Underground Drainage for Oldham, delivered to site

Underground Drainage we supply in Oldham

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

Estimating your drainage

An 8 m run of 110 mm drain needs 3 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.

Picking the right product

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.

Planning the drop in Oldham

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

• In summer Oldham gets around 17h 03m of daylight, but early deliveries still beat the traffic and give the longest working day.
• Clear a level area for pallets, ideally on boards, so materials stay out of standing water.
• If the drop point is block paving or soft ground, say so; heavy pallets and bulk bags can mark or sink.

Your questions answered

Do you deliver drainage to trades and homeowners in Oldham?

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

Can I connect to the public sewer?

New connections to a public sewer usually need approval from the local water company.

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 Oldham?

Yes. We deliver across Oldham, including OL1, OL9, OL8, OL2. Oldham is inside our standard mainland delivery area. Send your list or call 0800 088 6341 and we will price it delivered to your postcode.