Foul, Drainage & Soakaway Systems
Benjamin Michael - Earth Movers

Client Account:
drainage systems

Using our own plant, machinery and the latest dual grade laser equipment, Benjamin Michael cuts thousands of metres worth of trenches every year. We evaluates all possibilities and take in to account important factors that must be considered including; gradient of the site, system impact, percolation test and ease of access for our plant and machinery.

After surveying the site we liaise with our clients to produce the most cost effective foul and storm solution for your project.

Types of Foul & Drainage Systems:

  • Septic Tanks & Cesspools
  • Soakaway
  • Treatment Plants
  • Private & Public Mains connection

Foul Systems

Underground foul systems must be installed correctly ensuring maintenance access, maintaining the correct gradient fall and allow the effective evacuation of waste from the property. Benjamin Michael are capable of designing and installing efficient foul systems using our own plant and machinery.

Soakaway Systems

The purpose of this system is to separate the foul and storm water on your property.

The soakaway collects and stores the storm water using a series of durable crates that interlock gets surrounded by a membrane and sunk in the ground. They can be installed under drive ways or in the garden, once connected the soakaway is covered with aggregate, backfilled with spoil and re-turfed.

Following a downpour and over a number of hours the contained water will efficiently disperse into the adjacent soil. To calculate the exact size of the system we shall carry out and record a percolation test, this test will identify the density of the ground and determine the capabilities of dissolving large volumes of water. A copy of the test results will be submitted to the relevant authorities.

Advantages of the Soakaway:

  • Prevent flash floods from blocking and overflowing the foul drains on a one pipe system property.
  • Installing a Soakaway system means Seven Trent Water Ltd cant charge you for draining away your surface water anymore.

We install Soakaway systems in accordance with BRE Digest 365 for both commercial and domestic clients in the Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire areas. For more information about any of our foul and drainage services or for a free quote, please contact us via email or call us for free on 0800 634 49 49