- Polypipe Civils
Polypipe Civils is a market leading UK manufacturer of surface water drainage, sewerage, cable protection systems and water management solutions. Serving the utilities, construction, civil engineering, agricultural and sports and leisure markets, we provide innovative and bespoke product solutions and have the people and production facilities in place to meet and exceed industry requirements. - ACO Building Drainage
ACO Building Drainage specialises in corrosion resistant internal & external drainage systems & building products. Our product ranges include anti-flood backflow valves, access covers, standard stainless & galvanised steel channels, bespoke channel drainage systems, grease management systems, stainless steel gullies, wetroom drainage solutions, stainless steel pipe & roof/balcony drainage. - Wavin
Wavin is the leading supplier of water management and drainage systems for the building, construction and utilities markets. - McVeigh Parker & Co Ltd
McVeigh Parker & Co are one of the leading independent trade suppliers of fencing, farming equipment and equestrian products, operating from depots across southern England. With over 20,000 stock lines our main product areas include drainage, many types of fencing including security, electric & wire fencing, gates, landscaping supplies and fuel tanks, treatment plants and rainwater harvesting. - Marshalls CPM
Marshalls CPM is a market leader in the manufacture and supply of concrete drainage systems with a complete UK coverage. Our comprehensive "off-site solutions" range. provides modern methods of construction for many applications including modular retaining walls, rainwater harvesting, greywater recycling, stormwater attenuation and control, water treatment and manhole innovation. - Stanton Precast
Stanton Bonna drainage products includes Circular and elliptical concrete pipes and used for sewerage and drainage systems, attenuation tanks and sea outfalls.
Where to buy below ground drainage systems
- Fernco - Endeavour Works, Newlands Way, Valley Park, Wombwell, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 0UW, 01226 340 222
- Delta Membrane Systems Ltd - Delta House, Merlin Way, North Weald, Epping, Essex, CM16 6HR, 01992 523 523
I am currently constructing 2 houses on a steep sloping site where the properties are 2 storey at the front, 3 at the rear. We are looking at using a system a little like a french drain at the front of the property, approx 3m below ground level to try and disperse water from around the property and prevent ingress.
Using 4 pipes with holes pre drilled around the foundations, sloping towards the rear of the property, backfilled with pea gravel above so any water above lower ground level will hopefully filter into these pipes and be dispered safely to the rear of the property. Can you please advise if you think this is suitable and if not suggest a better alternative?
Thank you
This sounds a very challenging and interesting project and your proposed scheme seems well thought through. Nevertheless, as this is a site specific matter, I am not in a position to advise you. I would however strongly recommend that you discuss the drainage solutions with your Local Authority Building Control Team, particularly as they will ultimately have to approve the details. Recently, it seems that their requirements have become quite stringent, even for the most simple soakaway system. Contact details for your Local Authority can be found under Construction Resources above.
Kind regards
Debbie Prince - The Construction Centre