soakaways

stoatgobbler · Post: # 2518Post **stoatgobbler** Fri Aug 15, 2003 10:42 pm

I have a soakaway that is located apprx 4 mtrs from my house and underneath a tarmac drive. It is blocked and the the water does not drain properly. Is there any way of clearing it other than digging up the drive to locate it?

84-1093879891 · Post: # 2531Post **84-1093879891** Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:51 am

The short answer is "No" - if it's the pipework that's blocked, then you stand a chance using rods, but, if it's the soakaway itself, then it's time to start again.

stoatgobbler · Post: # 2533Post **stoatgobbler** Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:01 am

thanks,
thought that would be the answer!
Is the soakaway to close to the house anyway? and what is an average depth for them?
regards
will

84-1093879891 · Mon Aug 18, 2003 10:32 am

Yes - too close (10m is recommended, 5m minimum)

"Average depth" - no such thing. Depends on site, and are being drained. See soakaways page. :)