Rubble filled soakaway construction

Foul and surface water, private drains and public sewers, land drains and soakaways, filter drains and any other ways of getting rid of water.
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jason55
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Joined: Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:13 pm
Location: St. Albans

Post: # 13133Post jason55

Hi

I’m about to build an extension to my bungalow. Currently the rainwater runs directly into the public sewer. To comply with building regs I am planning to build a soakaway in the back garden and direct the rainwater into it. The construction of this is going to be a 1mx1mx1m hole filled with rubble.

Should I line the soakaway walls with a geotextile, i.e Polyfelt TS60?

Would it be adequate to cover over the soakaway top with the same geotextile before covering over with approximately 300mm of topsoil?

Thanks, Jason
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bobhughes
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Joined: Sun Nov 07, 2004 11:09 am
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire

Post: # 13151Post bobhughes

Have a look at the detailed explanation about soakaways on the main site. Also the "sticky" at the top of this forum.
You're entitled to the work, not the reward.
Bob
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