Underground Drainage delivered to Reading

Which drainage can you order in Reading?

• Rainwater systemsGutters, downpipes and fittings.
• 110 mm and 160 mm pipePVC-U underground pipe in 3 m and 6 m lengths.
• Inspection chambers and coversPlastic chambers with covers rated for the location.
• Bends, junctions and couplersFittings to change direction and join branches.

Choosing drainage

Covers for the location

Chamber covers are rated for loads, from pedestrian areas to drives. Tell us where each chamber sits.

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.

Sizing your order

A 10 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.

Getting drainage onto your Reading site

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

• Keep cement, plaster and boards dry: have a tarpaulin or a garage space ready before they arrive.
• Pallets left on a pavement can block the footway, so plan a drop point inside your boundary where you can.
• If the site is up a shared drive or behind other houses, tell us the distance from the road.

Ordering drainage for Reading: FAQs

How soon can drainage be delivered in Reading?

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.

Do you supply gutters and downpipes?

Yes, in common profiles and colours, with brackets and fittings.

Do you deliver drainage to trades and homeowners in Reading?

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

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).