Infiltration/Soakaway Testing

Fuss-free testing to calculate the infiltration rate for design of soakaways and drainage fields.

We do hundreds of these tests every year with as little fuss and mess as possible. Whether it’s grass, block paving, tarmac or concrete, we can even provide complete reinstatement.

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Benefits of a Infiltration/Soakaway test from Your Environment

You’ll receive a full set of calculations and the calculated infiltration rate. We’ll also provide you with detailed geotechnical logs which are required to meet the BRE365 standard. With Your Environment, you can expect:

  • Soakaway testing that conforms to BRE365 standard

  • We undertake soakaway testing for SuDS or micro drainage design

  • You’ll receive an easy-to-understand, jargon-free report

  • The report can be submitted to your Local Authority planners to discharge a condition
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What Does Infiltration/Soakaway Testing Involve?

We use an excavator or handheld equipment to dig a hole that we then fill with water. From here, we calculate the rate at which the water soaks away which gives us the infiltration rate. Additionally, we can perform shallow soakaway testing for SuDS, drainage fields for sewage treatment plants and micro drainage design.

We also carry out shallower soakaway testing to BS6297. This is required to design shallow drainage fields for packaged sewage treatment plants.

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Infiltration testing options

Infiltration testing will determine the infiltration rate of your soils/geology. This is used to ascertain the size of any proposed soakaways and if other options for water disposal can be considered.

This will be carried out to BRE365 (Building Research Establishment) standard.

INFILTRATION TESTING WITH EXCAVATION (MOST POPULAR)

  • We can provide all the equipment
  • We will dig the trial pits for you
  • Industry leading equipment
  • 72-hour turnaround
  • Factual and interpretive report detailing infiltration rates
  • Carried out to BRE365 standards
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INFILTRATION TESTING WITHOUT EXCAVATION

  • We will provide all the equipment required for testing
  • Trail pits must be dug whilst we’re on site
  • Industry leading equipment
  • 72-hour turnaround
  • Factual and interpretive report detailing infiltration rates
  • Carried out to BRE365 standards
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Testimonials

We have worked with the experts at Your Environment on several commercial projects and have always found them to be professional and friendly.

John Helme, Helme & Partners

Need help with infiltration and soakaway testing? 

Get in touch, call us on 01243 787 150 or fill in the form and one of our team will be in touch, we’re happy to help with any queries.