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Soakaway system being installed to manage surface water drainage in Plymouth

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Soakaway Repairs & Installations

A failing or undersized soakaway means surface water has nowhere to go. We repair and install soakaway systems to manage surface water drainage properly.

Standing water after rain, a boggy patch of garden, or water pooling near your property's foundations often points back to the soakaway. When a soakaway silts up, collapses, or was undersized for the property in the first place, surface water simply has nowhere to go — and the problem tends to get worse with every heavy rainfall rather than better.

Flux Sewer repairs failing soakaways and installs new systems sized and positioned to actually manage the surface water your property produces.

What's included. We repair existing soakaway systems that have failed or deteriorated, and install new soakaways for properties that need effective surface water drainage. This covers diagnosing why a current soakaway isn't performing, as well as planning and installing a new system from scratch.

Why customers choose Flux Sewer for this. Soakaway problems are often misdiagnosed as general drainage issues, when the real cause is a soakaway that's no longer capable of dispersing water effectively. With over 10 years of industry experience, we identify soakaway-specific defects rather than treating the symptoms alone, and we use professional equipment for both repair and installation work.

How the process works. We assess the site and, where relevant, the existing soakaway to establish why it's failing or what a new installation needs to handle. We provide a free quotation for the recommended repair or installation, then carry out the work using appropriate equipment and techniques.

Who this service is for. This service suits homeowners experiencing standing water or drainage problems linked to a failing soakaway, and property owners who need a new soakaway installed as part of a wider building or landscaping project.

Our approach. As with all our services, every soakaway job includes a free quotation, and our fully insured team carries out the work to a standard designed to genuinely resolve the surface water issue, not just move it elsewhere on the property.

Getting the size and position right. A soakaway that's undersized, poorly positioned, or installed in ground that can't disperse water effectively will struggle no matter how well it's built. Before recommending a repair or a new installation, we look at the ground conditions on site and the volume of surface water the property is likely to generate, so the system we install is genuinely capable of coping with it, rather than papering over the problem until the next spell of heavy rain.

Key Benefits

  • Diagnoses and repairs failing or silted-up soakaways
  • Installs new soakaway systems sized for the property
  • Addresses standing water and surface water drainage issues
  • Free quotation on both repairs and new installations
  • Carried out using professional equipment

How It Works

01

Assess the issue

We look at the site and any existing soakaway to establish the cause of the problem.

02

Free quotation

We recommend a repair or new installation and provide a no-obligation quote.

03

Repair or install

We carry out the work using the appropriate equipment for a repair or a new soakaway.

04

Confirm performance

We check the system is managing surface water as it should.

What Our Customers Say

“Reliable, well-intentioned, friendly service, fair costs with specialist knowledge, up-to-date gear and technology equipment. Highly recommended.”

Helga E-3

via Yell

“I'm just finishing off a ten year refurb of my 1850s cottage, so I have some experience with engaging contractors to handle the jobs I can't/am not allowed to. It seems to be rare these days to find businesses that are at the same time competent, prompt, flexible, efficient, tidy and reasonably priced. I'm happy to say that this was the case with Flux Sewer – Ben and his team went out of their way to accommodate my wishes as they constructed a new drain for my property. I would unreservedly recommend them to anyone who needs any drainage work done.”

Rob Buttress

via Google

“I don't give out 5* lightly. Fantastic service from 2 honest blokes. Fast, efficient, and actually came in cheaper than the quote. Ben decided that some of the work I had asked for a quote on didn't need doing. Both the guys who came were polite, well-spoken and friendly. My drain was repaired quickly and cleanly, and as I said, cheaper than the original quote, which was already considerably cheaper than the quote I had from another company. I would highly recommend Ben and Flux Sewer Ltd.”

Richard Hallett

via Google

“Really professional and efficient service. The issue I had was a long term problem that the former owner of my property had employed numerous companies to address but never resolved. Flux diagnosed the issue, fixed the problem then spent time mapping and clearing out the damaged pipes so an ongoing maintenance routine can be implemented to manage an issue that will always exist, but can now be controlled by simple routine procedures. I am really happy with the outcome and will now use the Flux team again to help manage the rest of my complex Georgian water supply and drainage system.”

Neil Emery

via Google

“The service we received was excellent. The team were very efficient, friendly and informative. Left the site clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend Flux Sewer Ltd.”

Sally Emmerton

via Google

“I have had the pleasure of working with the guys on a few projects now. Ben the owner is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable. Wouldn't hesitate using this company again.”

Ryan Edwards

via Google

“We called Flux Sewer Ltd to line an old clay sewer pipe system, without the disruption of trenchwork. Ben was very professional, and overcame issues as they arose by giving clearly explained and quoted solutions. Provided a written report including videos to catalogue work done. Highly recommend.”

Kate Berwick

via Google

“Found Ben and his team very professional and efficient. Details of the problem and what needed to be done was explained clearly, found them very friendly and reassuring, leaving the area clean and tidy, and the price was very reasonable. Ben and his team made good the bad work a previous company had done. We would not hesitate to recommend Flux Sewer.”

Kerry

via Google

“Having Flux Sewer work in my home in Devon has been a pleasure! My first telephone contact with Ben was really excellent, quickly organising a competitive quote and work completion. Always swift to respond, and the team completed the renovation of my pitch fibre pipes to a very high standard. By being friendly, prompt, reliable, clean and respectful, they are definitely the professionals in the drainage repair business. A+++ recommendation for Flux Sewer Ltd from me!”

Andy King

via Google

“We had an issue with our drains backing up due to a reduction in the size of the soil pipe, as it's an older property. Ben came out and surveyed the pipe work with his camera, before returning and replacing a length of pipe and benching the manhole. He always arrived when he said he would. Very polite, worked quickly and efficiently, and the cost of the repair was reasonable. Very pleased.”

Alan Tobey

via Google

“Ben and his team were outstanding under very trying conditions. All were very friendly, knowledgeable and hardworking. Would definitely recommend Flux Sewer Ltd for any drainage/pipe work!”

Ben Ryder

via Google

“Great service from Flux Sewer Ltd! Ben arrived quickly and diagnosed our problem with the help of a camera down the drain. The excavation and repair was carried out a few days later with minimum disruption or noise, and the guys left everything clean and tidy. I can highly recommend Flux Sewer.”

James Egan

via Google

“From coming on the site to quote for the drain work, which was accepted, they were very professional and gave good and sensible advice, which saved a lot of money. They are clean, tidy and respectful to the work and the client. Thank you Ben, and we must not forget the team who worked long and well.”

Mike Sowden

via Google

“Ben was very quick to reply to my initial enquiry and to give me a quote for the work. The team turned up on time and carried out the work quickly and tidied up brilliantly. Very pleased with the service I received, would use them again and recommend.”

Jennifer Smith

via Google

“Very highly recommend Flux Sewer. We needed a new drain cover and ground repair in one of our school playgrounds. Ben was quick to reply — quickly quoted (at a very fair price) and booked in to complete the job, all within a few days. Great job done and a pleasure to deal with — we will definitely use them again for any similar work at our schools, and recommend Flux Sewer to everyone. A really professional company that communicates well, does not overcharge, and turns up when they say they will.”

Jamie Best

via Google

“They came and did a job for me, lined my sewer pipe! Very professional, top blokes, would highly recommend.”

Tom Ware

via Google

“Ben was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend.”

Oli

via Google

“Flux did a very thoughtful and thorough job for us. The report was produced quickly and my subsequent questions were answered in clear, plain language. Well worth doing.”

Andy Holbrook

via Google

“First class service. Totally professional and efficient. Very competitive pricing. Highly recommend.”

Beverly Hebden

via Google

“These fellas are absolutely brilliant, came out in an emergency, got on with the job, and sorted the problem. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you very much indeed.”

Roy

via Google

“Great company. Ben and his team couldn't be more helpful. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

Roger Bennett

via Google

“Great to deal with, Ben came out within a couple of days. Very competitive pricing.”

Scott

via Google

“Absolutely brilliant service, thank you!”

Freda Frost

via Google

“Flux Sewer did an excellent job of relining our pitch fibre pipe without undue fuss. James and Ryan were a pleasure to have working for us — they were polite, cheerful and highly professional in constantly letting us know what was happening. They also left the site clean and tidy. In the run up to the work, Ben was very good at staying in touch — arranging the job couldn't have been easier. Having done some research, their price was very reasonable considering the complexity of the process and the high-end kit used. Not forgetting how much digging up the pipe would have been avoided! I can highly recommend Flux Sewer if you need pitch fibre pipe relining — you won't be disappointed.”

Sharon Stark

via Google

“Reliable, well-intentioned, friendly service, fair costs with specialist knowledge, up-to-date gear and technology equipment. Highly recommended.”

Helga E-3

via Yell

“I'm just finishing off a ten year refurb of my 1850s cottage, so I have some experience with engaging contractors to handle the jobs I can't/am not allowed to. It seems to be rare these days to find businesses that are at the same time competent, prompt, flexible, efficient, tidy and reasonably priced. I'm happy to say that this was the case with Flux Sewer – Ben and his team went out of their way to accommodate my wishes as they constructed a new drain for my property. I would unreservedly recommend them to anyone who needs any drainage work done.”

Rob Buttress

via Google

“I don't give out 5* lightly. Fantastic service from 2 honest blokes. Fast, efficient, and actually came in cheaper than the quote. Ben decided that some of the work I had asked for a quote on didn't need doing. Both the guys who came were polite, well-spoken and friendly. My drain was repaired quickly and cleanly, and as I said, cheaper than the original quote, which was already considerably cheaper than the quote I had from another company. I would highly recommend Ben and Flux Sewer Ltd.”

Richard Hallett

via Google

“Really professional and efficient service. The issue I had was a long term problem that the former owner of my property had employed numerous companies to address but never resolved. Flux diagnosed the issue, fixed the problem then spent time mapping and clearing out the damaged pipes so an ongoing maintenance routine can be implemented to manage an issue that will always exist, but can now be controlled by simple routine procedures. I am really happy with the outcome and will now use the Flux team again to help manage the rest of my complex Georgian water supply and drainage system.”

Neil Emery

via Google

“The service we received was excellent. The team were very efficient, friendly and informative. Left the site clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend Flux Sewer Ltd.”

Sally Emmerton

via Google

“I have had the pleasure of working with the guys on a few projects now. Ben the owner is a really nice guy and very knowledgeable. Wouldn't hesitate using this company again.”

Ryan Edwards

via Google

“We called Flux Sewer Ltd to line an old clay sewer pipe system, without the disruption of trenchwork. Ben was very professional, and overcame issues as they arose by giving clearly explained and quoted solutions. Provided a written report including videos to catalogue work done. Highly recommend.”

Kate Berwick

via Google

“Found Ben and his team very professional and efficient. Details of the problem and what needed to be done was explained clearly, found them very friendly and reassuring, leaving the area clean and tidy, and the price was very reasonable. Ben and his team made good the bad work a previous company had done. We would not hesitate to recommend Flux Sewer.”

Kerry

via Google

“Having Flux Sewer work in my home in Devon has been a pleasure! My first telephone contact with Ben was really excellent, quickly organising a competitive quote and work completion. Always swift to respond, and the team completed the renovation of my pitch fibre pipes to a very high standard. By being friendly, prompt, reliable, clean and respectful, they are definitely the professionals in the drainage repair business. A+++ recommendation for Flux Sewer Ltd from me!”

Andy King

via Google

“We had an issue with our drains backing up due to a reduction in the size of the soil pipe, as it's an older property. Ben came out and surveyed the pipe work with his camera, before returning and replacing a length of pipe and benching the manhole. He always arrived when he said he would. Very polite, worked quickly and efficiently, and the cost of the repair was reasonable. Very pleased.”

Alan Tobey

via Google

“Ben and his team were outstanding under very trying conditions. All were very friendly, knowledgeable and hardworking. Would definitely recommend Flux Sewer Ltd for any drainage/pipe work!”

Ben Ryder

via Google

“Great service from Flux Sewer Ltd! Ben arrived quickly and diagnosed our problem with the help of a camera down the drain. The excavation and repair was carried out a few days later with minimum disruption or noise, and the guys left everything clean and tidy. I can highly recommend Flux Sewer.”

James Egan

via Google

“From coming on the site to quote for the drain work, which was accepted, they were very professional and gave good and sensible advice, which saved a lot of money. They are clean, tidy and respectful to the work and the client. Thank you Ben, and we must not forget the team who worked long and well.”

Mike Sowden

via Google

“Ben was very quick to reply to my initial enquiry and to give me a quote for the work. The team turned up on time and carried out the work quickly and tidied up brilliantly. Very pleased with the service I received, would use them again and recommend.”

Jennifer Smith

via Google

“Very highly recommend Flux Sewer. We needed a new drain cover and ground repair in one of our school playgrounds. Ben was quick to reply — quickly quoted (at a very fair price) and booked in to complete the job, all within a few days. Great job done and a pleasure to deal with — we will definitely use them again for any similar work at our schools, and recommend Flux Sewer to everyone. A really professional company that communicates well, does not overcharge, and turns up when they say they will.”

Jamie Best

via Google

“They came and did a job for me, lined my sewer pipe! Very professional, top blokes, would highly recommend.”

Tom Ware

via Google

“Ben was knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Would highly recommend.”

Oli

via Google

“Flux did a very thoughtful and thorough job for us. The report was produced quickly and my subsequent questions were answered in clear, plain language. Well worth doing.”

Andy Holbrook

via Google

“First class service. Totally professional and efficient. Very competitive pricing. Highly recommend.”

Beverly Hebden

via Google

“These fellas are absolutely brilliant, came out in an emergency, got on with the job, and sorted the problem. Would not hesitate to recommend. Thank you very much indeed.”

Roy

via Google

“Great company. Ben and his team couldn't be more helpful. Cannot recommend highly enough.”

Roger Bennett

via Google

“Great to deal with, Ben came out within a couple of days. Very competitive pricing.”

Scott

via Google

“Absolutely brilliant service, thank you!”

Freda Frost

via Google

“Flux Sewer did an excellent job of relining our pitch fibre pipe without undue fuss. James and Ryan were a pleasure to have working for us — they were polite, cheerful and highly professional in constantly letting us know what was happening. They also left the site clean and tidy. In the run up to the work, Ben was very good at staying in touch — arranging the job couldn't have been easier. Having done some research, their price was very reasonable considering the complexity of the process and the high-end kit used. Not forgetting how much digging up the pipe would have been avoided! I can highly recommend Flux Sewer if you need pitch fibre pipe relining — you won't be disappointed.”

Sharon Stark

via Google

Got standing water or a boggy garden?

It could be a failing soakaway — we'll assess it and quote for free.

Common Questions About Soakaway Repairs & Installations

Signs include standing water after rain, a consistently boggy area of garden, or water pooling near the property that wasn't previously an issue. We can assess the site and advise you.

It depends on the cause. Some soakaways can be repaired if the issue is localised, such as silting; others, particularly if undersized or structurally failed, are better addressed with a new installation. We'll advise honestly after assessing your situation.

Yes, we install new soakaway systems as part of wider building or landscaping projects, sized to manage the property's surface water drainage needs.

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