Soakaway Installation in Bournemouth
Soakaway Installation for homes and businesses in Bournemouth — from a family firm with over 33 years' experience across the South of England.
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Soakaway Installation Experts Serving Bournemouth
A failed or undersized soakaway shows up as standing water, boggy ground, and overflowing gullies — and properly designed replacement is the only lasting fix. A&B Drainage Solutions provides soakaway installation and repair in Bournemouth, backed by over 33 years' experience and fully equipped vans on every job. Our line is answered around the clock, and we typically reach Bournemouth addresses quickly — day or night.
We design and install soakaways sized to your ground conditions and rainfall, including percolation testing, crate systems, and full reinstatement — plus repairs to existing systems. Bournemouth sits in Dorset, where the public sewers are managed by Wessex Water — if a problem turns out to be on the public side, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. The Bournemouth conurbation is our main Dorset focus, with the widest range of services offered.
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Why Choose A&B in Bournemouth
Fully Equipped, Fully Experienced
24/7 Availability
Our emergency line is answered around the clock for drainage problems in Bournemouth and the surrounding area.
Jetting, CCTV & Repairs
Every van carries jetting, HD CCTV, and repair equipment, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.
33+ Years' Experience
Three decades of domestic, commercial, and industrial drainage across the South of England.
Good to Know Locally
Soakaway Installation in Bournemouth: What to Know
Building Regulations
New soakaways need Building Regulations approval through BCP Council building control or a registered building control approver. A percolation test is used to size the soakaway for the ground.
Surface water rebate
If none of your roof or yard water drains to the public sewer, you may be able to claim a surface water drainage rebate on your Wessex Water bill.
Local Drainage Guide
Who's Responsible for Your Drain in Bournemouth?
Your own drain
Pipes that serve only your property and sit inside your boundary are yours to maintain. Many home insurance policies cover accidental damage to them.
Shared drains & public sewers
Since October 2011, drains shared with neighbours or running beyond your boundary are usually public sewers. In Bournemouth these belong to Wessex Water, so faults on them can be reported to Wessex Water free of charge.
Road drains & gullies
BCP Council is responsible for road gullies and surface water on public roads in Bournemouth.
New drains, soakaways & septic tanks
New drainage work needs Building Regulations approval through BCP Council building control or a registered building control approver. Septic tanks and treatment plants must also meet the Environment Agency's general binding rules.
Not sure which applies? A CCTV drain survey shows exactly where your pipes end and the public sewer begins.Local authority details checked October 2026.
Soakaway Installation in Bournemouth
Soakaway Installation Bournemouth FAQs
Yes. A&B Drainage Solutions provides soakaway installation and repair in Bournemouth for homes and businesses. The Bournemouth conurbation is our main Dorset focus, with the widest range of services offered. Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected] to book.
Need Soakaway Installation in Bournemouth?
Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected]