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Installing land drainage involves setting out the route and levels, excavating the trenches, laying perforated pipe in clean drainage aggregate and connecting the system to a suitable outlet. It is commonly specified on construction, landscaping and agricultural projects where excess groundwater or surface water needs to be collected and moved away.

Explore UK underground drainage regulations, including pipe sizes, installation, chambers and legal compliance.

In this guide, we'll compare 110 vs 160 underground drainage pipework, explain where each size is typically used and highlight the factors you should consider before selecting a pipe for your project.

Correctly installing an underground drainage system is essential for ensuring reliable wastewater flow while preventing leaks and blockages and reducing future maintenance costs.

Discover how to install channel drainage, including site planning to ensure efficient water management.

As part of our commitment to transparency with customers, we want to provide advance notice of upcoming pricing changes that will take effect from 1st June 2026.

Exciting times at Drainfast as we open our fifth depot, located in Skelmersdale. This further strengthens our distribution across the North of England.