Water management is a critical but often overlooked aspect of property maintenance. Poor drainage can lead to damp, subsidence, and even structural damage if left unchecked.

Types of Drainage Systems

• Surface Water Drainage: Channels, gullies, and soakaways that manage rainwater from roofs, driveways, and hard surfaces.
• Foul Water Drainage: The system that carries wastewater from kitchens, bathrooms, and toilets to the sewer or septic tank.
• Land Drainage (French Drains): Perforated pipes laid in gravel-filled trenches to redirect groundwater away from buildings.
• Channel Drains: Linear drains set into hard surfaces, ideal for driveways and patios where water pools.

Signs of Drainage Problems

• Standing water on lawns or patios after rain
• Damp patches on internal walls, especially at ground level
• Slow-draining sinks, baths, or toilets
• Unpleasant smells from drains
• Cracks appearing in external walls near ground level

Young’s Construction provides comprehensive drainage assessments and installations. Whether you need a new soakaway, a land drain, or a complete drainage system, we have the expertise to keep your property dry. Contact us for an assessment.