Soakaway Installation in Lewes
Soakaway Installation for homes and businesses in Lewes — from a family firm with over 33 years' experience across the South of England.
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Soakaway Installation Experts Serving Lewes
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 Lewes, backed by over 33 years' experience and fully equipped vans on every job. Our line is answered around the clock, and we typically reach Lewes 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. Lewes sits in East Sussex, where the public sewers are managed by Southern Water — if a problem turns out to be on the public side, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. Listed and period properties in Lewes benefit from our minimally invasive repair methods.
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Why Choose A&B in Lewes
Fully Equipped, Fully Experienced
24/7 Availability
Our emergency line is answered around the clock for drainage problems in Lewes 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 Lewes: What to Know
Building Regulations
New soakaways need Building Regulations approval through Lewes District 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 Southern Water bill.
Local Drainage Guide
Who's Responsible for Your Drain in Lewes?
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 Lewes these belong to Southern Water, so faults on them can be reported to Southern Water free of charge.
Road drains & gullies
East Sussex County Council is responsible for road gullies and surface water on public roads in Lewes.
New drains, soakaways & septic tanks
New drainage work needs Building Regulations approval through Lewes District 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 Lewes
Soakaway Installation Lewes FAQs
Yes. A&B Drainage Solutions provides soakaway installation and repair in Lewes for homes and businesses. Listed and period properties in Lewes benefit from our minimally invasive repair methods. Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected] to book.
Need Soakaway Installation in Lewes?
Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected]