Underground Drainage for Carnoustie, delivered to site

Which drainage can you order in Carnoustie?

• Rainwater systemsGutters, downpipes and fittings.
• Bends, junctions and couplersFittings to change direction and join branches.
• Soakaway cratesFor surface water where ground conditions allow.
• 110 mm and 160 mm pipePVC-U underground pipe in 3 m and 6 m lengths.

Underground Drainage: choosing well

Building over or near a sewer

Building near a public sewer may need permission from the water company. Check before you dig.

Foul or surface water?

Foul (sewage) and surface water often need to go to different places. Check where your drains connect before you order.

In Scotland most building work needs a building warrant from the local authority, assessed against the Building Standards Technical Handbooks.

Delivering drainage in Carnoustie

Pipe travels in 3 m and 6 m lengths; fittings and chambers come boxed or loose with the load. Carnoustie is inside our standard mainland delivery area.

• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Sizing your order

An 8 m run of 110 mm drain needs 3 pipes in 3 m lengths (or 2 in 6 m lengths), plus a bend or junction at each change of direction and an inspection chamber where your design shows one. Add pea gravel for bedding and surround and we will price the lot together.

Your questions answered

Can I connect to the public sewer?

New connections to a public sewer usually need approval from the local water company.

Can you deliver drainage to a site with restricted access in Carnoustie?

Usually, yes. Tell us about the access when you ask for a price and we will plan the vehicle and offload, or say if a smaller vehicle is needed.

Do you deliver drainage to Carnoustie?

Yes. We deliver across Carnoustie, including DD7, DD11, DD5. Carnoustie is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.

What fall should a drain have?

Domestic drains are commonly laid at a gradient around 1:40 to 1:80 depending on the pipe size and flow; follow your approved design or your national drainage guidance (Approved Document H in England and Wales, Technical Handbook section 3 in Scotland, Technical Booklet N in Northern Ireland).