Pipes needed ? - To use drainage pipes or not

[bramley14]

I intend to pave back garden which is currently covered in pebbles. The contractor quoting for the job has said that I do not need a drainage pipe installed as he will direct the flow towards the end of the area which is covered by a wooded deck. The total area to be paved is 34m2. I want to make sure the job is done properly - should a drainage pipe be installed and linked to the downflow pipe drain from the house.

Also, is is ok to put paving slabs over a concrete path area ?

Thanks
S

[seanandruby]

drain to the decking ???
Go to main index and then suds.
Laying on concrete is ok if it's sound and won't compromise your 150 below dpc.

[rab1]

whats the drainage like on your land?, soft sandy well draining or heavy clay with slow drainage. ???

[GB_Groundworks]

for the little extra cost id always be tempted to get rid of the water unless youve got a decent flower bed etc to drain into etc but not underneath a deck as youve no idea whats going on down there etc or whats under there.