Now Drainage was called out to a property in Ferndown after the customer experienced drainage problems caused by blocked downpipes and poor rainwater discharge.
After carrying out investigative drainage work, we found that the existing soakaway had failed and was no longer allowing surface water to drain away correctly.
The Problem – Failed Soakaway and Blocked Downpipes
The property’s downpipes were backing up because rainwater had nowhere to go. The existing soakaway had stopped working properly, meaning water was unable to disperse into the surrounding ground.
Common signs of a failed soakaway include:
• Water backing up around downpipes
• Standing water on the driveway
• Overflowing rainwater drainage
• Damp ground that does not dry out
• Repeated surface water drainage issues
Soakaways are designed to manage rainwater by allowing it to drain into the ground.
Drainage Investigation in Ferndown
Before installing a new system, our team carried out checks to confirm the cause of the issue.
The investigation showed that the existing soakaway had failed and could no longer cope with the rainwater from the property. This meant a replacement system was needed to restore proper surface water drainage.
New 6-Crate Soakaway System Installed
To resolve the issue, we installed a brand new 6-crate soakaway system within the customer’s driveway.
The work included:
• Lifting sections of the existing block paving
• Excavating the driveway area
• Installing a new crate soakaway system
• Connecting the downpipe drainage into the new system
• Backfilling and preparing the area for reinstatement
• Leaving the site clean and tidy
Crate soakaway systems are commonly used for surface water drainage because they provide underground water storage before allowing rainwater to disperse into the soil.
Why the Soakaway Was Needed
Without a working soakaway, rainwater from the roof and downpipes can collect around the property. Over time, this can lead to flooding, damp issues, damage to hardstanding areas and pressure on the drainage system.
A properly installed soakaway helps:
• Manage rainwater from the roof
• Reduce standing water on the driveway
• Prevent downpipes from backing up
• Protect the property from surface water problems
• Improve long-term drainage performance
Driveway Reinstatement and Tidy Finish
The new soakaway was installed within the driveway, so care was taken to keep disruption controlled.
Once the system was in place, the area was prepared for a tidy finish, with the block paving reinstated around the drainage works. This left the customer with a working drainage system without leaving the driveway in a mess.
Soakaway Installation in Ferndown
Now Drainage installs and repairs soakaways across Ferndown, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch and Dorset.
Our soakaway services include:
• Failed soakaway investigation
• Surface water drainage checks
• Blocked downpipe drainage
• Soakaway crate installation
• Driveway drainage solutions
• CCTV drainage surveys
• Drain excavation and repair
Need a Soakaway Installed or Repaired in Ferndown?
If your downpipes are backing up, your driveway is holding water or your existing soakaway has failed, Now Drainage can help.
Call Now Drainage on 0800 001 6568 for soakaway installation in Ferndown with no call out fees.
