Don't let a simple blockage turn into a flooded garden or cracked foundations. Have you ever had to dig up a soakaway? Let us know your experience (or your questions) in the comments below.
You might notice a suspiciously soggy patch on the lawn three days after it rained. Or perhaps water is backing up at the base of your downpipe. If you have ruled out a simple gutter blockage, you are likely dealing with a . rainwater soakaway blocked
Try jetting the pipe yourself. Stubborn blockage: Call a drainage specialist with a CCTV camera. Long-term peace of mind: Clean your gutters and empty your silt trap every year. Don't let a simple blockage turn into a
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Here is your essential guide to diagnosing the problem, unblocking it, and stopping it from happening again. A soakaway is essentially an underground pit (often filled with rubble, plastic crates, or perforated pipes) designed to let surface water "soak away" naturally into the surrounding soil. You might notice a suspiciously soggy patch on