Replacement of a Damaged Soakaway
| The site |
Somewhere in the Shropshire countryside. |
| The problem |
The soakaway, blocked by tree roots after many years'
service, was no longer capable of clearing the waste water from the septic tank. |
| The solution |
Replace the length of damaged soakaway, and add an inspection cover to allow the pipe to be cleared if the need arises. |
| The result |
A fully-working sewage system, that will, thanks to our engineers’ care and skill, last for many years. |
The soakaway runs toward the end of the garden, following the line indicated above
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This is a length of soakaway pipe, clearly showing the drainage holes
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The soakaway is laid into a gravel-filled trench, with a covering membrane to protect the gravel from filling with soil
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The pipe is carefully laid to ensure a steady ‘fall’ away from the tank
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The soakaway trench almost complete
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An inspection point allows access for maintenance of the soakaway system
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The start of the soakaway, which is above the original septic tank
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This motorised barrow was used to transfer stone to the trench, allowing work to progress rapidly despite the limited access available
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Filling the end of the soakaway trench with gravel
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If you are having problems with your septic tank, soakaway system or other form of treatment plant, and would like an obligation-free discussion of your problem, please get in touch. The solution may very well be less expensive than you imagine. |
