Underground Drainage delivered to Gloucester

Underground Drainage available for Gloucester delivery

• Inspection chambers and coversPlastic chambers with covers rated for the location.
• Rainwater systemsGutters, downpipes and fittings.
• Soakaway cratesFor surface water where ground conditions allow.
• Pea gravel beddingBedding and surround for pipe trenches.
• 110 mm and 160 mm pipePVC-U underground pipe in 3 m and 6 m lengths.

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.

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 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.

Delivery to Gloucester: what helps

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

• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.
• Tell us the best drop point, such as a driveway, front garden or the kerb, and whether a lorry can park close to it.
• Weight limits on bridges or private roads near the site matter for larger lorries, so mention any you know of.

Working out quantities for your Gloucester job

A 26 m run of 110 mm drain needs 9 pipes in 3 m lengths (or 5 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

How soon can drainage be delivered in Gloucester?

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.

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).

Do you deliver drainage to trades and homeowners in Gloucester?

Both. Trades can apply for a trade account; homeowners and self-builders can order on a delivered quote.

What size drainage pipe do I need?

110 mm is the standard size for most domestic underground foul and surface water drains; 160 mm is used for larger runs. Your design or building control will confirm.