Underground Drainage delivery in March

Our drainage range for March jobs

• Soakaway cratesFor surface water where ground conditions allow.
• Pea gravel beddingBedding and surround for pipe trenches.
• Gullies and channel drainsTo collect surface water from yards and drives.
• Rainwater systemsGutters, downpipes and fittings.

How much will you need?

A 12 m run of 110 mm drain needs 4 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.

How delivery works in March

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

• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around PE15 are priced to the exact address.

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.

Common questions from March

Is there a minimum order for delivery to March?

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.

Do you deliver drainage to trades and homeowners in March?

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

Do I need an inspection chamber?

Drains need access points at changes of direction and junctions in many cases. Your design will show where.

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).