How to tell if a soakaway is blocked April 20, 2022Worried your soakaway might be blocked? The whole idea of a soakaway (or plastic soakaway crates) is to collect the surface water from around your property and prevent flooding. However, if...
What are the regulations for sustainable drainage systems? March 30, 2022The idea of a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) is to mimic, as closely as possible, natural drainage of a site in order to minimise the impact that urban developments have...
How long does a soakaway last? January 20, 2022Are you considering having a soakaway system? Wondering how long your investment will last? We have all the information you may need!Â
What is causing drainage and flooding issues on farms? October 18, 2021Large areas of farmland were recently left underwater as swollen rivers and watercourses burst their banks, highlighting the impact that flooding and poor drainage can have on UK farms. But...
How to size a soakaway drainage field? October 15, 2021When it comes to sizing a drainage field for the disposal of effluent from a septic tank or a small wastewater treatment system, it’s vital you get it right. Here’s our guide...
How do I know what size my soakaway needs to be? July 12, 2021You’ll find soakaway crates in an assortment of sizes here at Cotterill Civils – but do you know which one to choose?