Underground Drainage delivery in Durham

Choosing from our drainage range

• Gullies and channel drainsTo collect surface water from yards and drives.
• Pea gravel beddingBedding and surround for pipe trenches.
• 110 mm and 160 mm pipePVC-U underground pipe in 3 m and 6 m lengths.
• Soakaway cratesFor surface water where ground conditions allow.
• Rainwater systemsGutters, downpipes and fittings.

How delivery works in Durham

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

• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.
• With roughly 7h 13m of daylight in Durham around the shortest day, morning deliveries leave more working light for the job.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Before you order drainage

Building over or near a sewer

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

Covers for the location

Chamber covers are rated for loads, from pedestrian areas to drives. Tell us where each chamber sits.

In England, building work is checked against the Approved Documents, for example Part A for structure and Part L for energy efficiency, through your council's building control team or a registered building control approver.

Sizing your order

An 18 m run of 110 mm drain needs 6 pipes in 3 m lengths (or 3 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.

Underground Drainage questions

Do you supply gutters and downpipes?

Yes, in common profiles and colours, with brackets and fittings.

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).

How soon can drainage be delivered in Durham?

We confirm the delivery date when we price your order, before you commit. It depends on the product, the quantity and whether it is a stock line or made to order.

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Durham?

There is no fixed minimum. For very small orders we will tell you honestly if the delivery cost outweighs the materials, so you can decide.