Underground Drainage for Nelson, delivered to site

Which drainage can you order in Nelson?

• 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.
• Soakaway cratesFor surface water where ground conditions allow.
• Gullies and channel drainsTo collect surface water from yards and drives.
• Rainwater systemsGutters, downpipes and fittings.

Things to check before you order

Foul or surface water?

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

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.

Planning the drop in Nelson

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

• Give us the full postcode for the drop point; deliveries around BB9 are priced to the exact address.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• Mention any overhead cables, low branches or narrow gateways, because they decide whether a crane offload is possible.

Quantities: a worked example

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.

Common questions from Nelson

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 Nelson?

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

Is there a minimum order for delivery to Nelson?

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.

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).