Underground Drainage delivery in Highbury

Which drainage can you order in Highbury?

• Inspection chambers and coversPlastic chambers with covers rated for the location.
• Pea gravel beddingBedding and surround for pipe trenches.
• Bends, junctions and couplersFittings to change direction and join branches.
• 110 mm and 160 mm pipePVC-U underground pipe in 3 m and 6 m lengths.

Things to check before you order

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.

How delivery works in Highbury

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

• In summer Highbury gets around 16h 39m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Have someone on site for the delivery if you can, or agree a safe drop point with us in advance.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Estimating your drainage

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

Can I add other materials to my Highbury delivery?

Yes. Put everything on one list, from drainage to fixings and PPE, and we will price it as one delivery where the products can travel together.

What do I bed drainage pipe in?

Usually pea gravel or a similar granular material around the pipe. We can add it to the order as bulk bags.

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.

Do you deliver drainage to trades and homeowners in Highbury?

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