Drainage, soakaways & septic tanks in Sussex.
Below-ground drainage installed properly, so you never have to think about it again.
- New drainage installations
- Soakaway design and installation
- Septic tank and treatment plant replacement
- Residential and commercial sites
Drainage
Drainage you can depend on
Drainage is out of sight, but problems soon make themselves known. Flooding gardens, slow drains, smells and failing septic tanks can damage your property and cause environmental issues. We install and repair drainage systems as part of our groundwork, extension and new build projects, as well as standalone jobs.
Drainage
Our drainage services
Drainage installation
Foul and surface water drainage for extensions, new builds and commercial sites, including inspection chambers and connections to existing systems.
Drainage repairs and diversions
Repairing damaged pipes and diverting drains around new extensions.
Soakaways
Soakaways to manage rainwater from roofs and hard surfaces, sized correctly following a percolation test.
Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants
Replacement of old or non-compliant septic tanks, installation of new tanks and sewage treatment plants for properties off mains drainage.
Is your septic tank compliant?
Under the General Binding Rules, septic tanks must not discharge directly into a watercourse such as a stream or ditch. If yours does, it needs replacing or upgrading, usually with a sewage treatment plant or a drainage field. We can assess your system and advise on the best option.
Signs of drainage problems
Reviews
What our customers say.
Checkatrade · 23 reviews
Checkatrade score based on 10 reviews from the last 12 months.
Garden and patio redesign
Matt was able to discuss our patio and garden plans with us and and put them in to reality.
The end result is everything we had hoped for, we're really pleased with the result. We now have an eye-catching low maintenance garden.
We also had the house wall repointed.
Reliable and great work
Great work, great communication, sorted out the problem quickly and no fuss, even when the job expanded beyond what we agreed. Result is better than we had originally. Very pleased.
Great work, on time, tidy and well priced.
Excellent job, turned up on time, did a great job exactly as agreed, left the job tidy and charged as quoted. I will definitely use them again.
Brick soldier course for lintel above window
Looked at pics and assessed the job, came to quote. Saw that it was urgent, as my replacement window couldn’t be fitted as the lintel was close to collapse. Matt booked in the job for the next day and 2 of his guys did the work. All very professional.
Superb Brickwork, Highly Recommended
The brickwork on our new‑build barn‑annex, including the chimney stack and a one‑metre perimeter wall, was completed to a superb standard. The team kept the site consistently tidy, worked with real pride, and showed genuine passion for the craft. Everyone was polite, respectful, and easy to deal with, making the whole process smooth from start to finish. Highly recommended for reliable, quality brickwork.
Repointing & bricks replacement of townhouse
Mr Bradford provided a very competitive quote for re-pointing and replacement of damaged bricks of my sea-facing townhouse. The work was completed very professionally in a timely fashion. I am happy to recommend him.
Update to front steps
Matt and his team completed some work on our front steps. The work was carried out exactly as discussed and to a very high standard. We would definately be using for future work.
Patio extension
Matt and his fab team recently extended my patio. It was just what I had in mind - the slabs matched perfectly and shingle was added by the fence so it matched existing work. They also tidied up like nothing ever happened. Amazing. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
FAQs
Drainage FAQs
What is a percolation test?
A test that measures how quickly water drains into the ground. It tells us whether a soakaway will work and how big it needs to be.
Do I need Building Regulations approval for drainage?
New drainage work usually needs Building Control approval. We’ll advise on what’s required.
How long does a septic tank replacement take?
Most replacements take around one to two weeks, depending on ground conditions and access.
How a job runs
Four steps, no surprises
We call you back
To talk through the job and book a free site visit at a time that suits you.
Free site visit
We measure up, listen to what you want and flag anything that will affect cost or timing.
Written estimate
A clear breakdown of labour, materials and programme, with no vague provisional sums.
The build and sign-off
An agreed start date, regular updates, a tidy site and a walk-round together at the end.
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