Soakaway Installation in Dundee

Is your lawn more like a bog? Are you constantly navigating puddles on your patio after a downpour? Standing water isn't just an inconvenience; it can cause damp issues for your home's foundations, damage your garden, and create a breeding ground for pests. The good news is there's a highly effective drainage solution. GO-FLOW DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS LTD are your local experts in designing and installing soakaways across Dundee, Fife, Perth, and Angus, putting an end to your waterlogging problems for good.

Think of a soakaway as a smart, underground reservoir for your garden. It's a pit, dug a safe distance from your property, which is filled with rubble or modular plastic crates. This structure collects excess surface water from your gutters, driveway, or patio and allows it to slowly and safely percolate, or soak, back into the surrounding ground. It’s a simple, proven drainage method that prevents overwhelming public sewers during heavy rain and protects your property from water damage.

A soakaway collects rainwater, typically from your roof's guttering system. Instead of this water flowing into the main sewer system, it's channelled into an underground crate or rubble-filled pit. From here, the water slowly filters out through the sides and base, soaking naturally into the surrounding earth. This prevents waterlogging on the surface and reduces the strain on public drainage systems.

For most domestic properties, you do not need planning permission for a new soakaway, provided it is intended for rainwater only and complies with building regulations. These regulations dictate its size and its distance from buildings and property boundaries. Part of our comprehensive service is to design a fully compliant system, so you don't have to worry about the technical details.

The timeframe depends on the size of the soakaway and the ground conditions. A straightforward domestic installation can often be completed in 1-2 days. We will always give you a clear and realistic timeline after our initial site survey.

A percolation test is a simple test to see how porous your ground is. We dig a test hole, fill it with water, and time how long it takes for the water level to drop. This tells us how quickly your soil can absorb water. Without this information, it's impossible to correctly size the soakaway. A system that is too small will fail, and one that is too large is a waste of money. We use this test to get it right the first time.

Yes, over time a soakaway can become less effective if it gets clogged with silt, leaves, and other debris washed down from the roof. This is why it's important to keep your gutters clean. If you suspect your existing soakaway is failing, our team can investigate with CCTV drain cameras and provide expert advice on the best solution, whether that's cleaning, repair, or replacement.