Builders
Carpenters
Electricians
Flooring Specialists
Gardeners
Handymen
Heating Engineers
Painters & Decorators
Plasterers & Renderers
Plumbers
Roofers
Tilers
myFind Tradespeople, compare up to 3 quotes!
It's FREE and there are no obligations
How it works
Ask a trade
Cost guides
Categories
Drainage and Rainwater
Hi we have a 1900 house, drainage survey has stated rain water is entering the sewage pipe to our cess tank. We have never had a problem with over flowing or anything. I don’t know where we would put a soakaway . Is there anything that allows this as drainage system is so old?
Expert Trade Answers
Best Answer
"Hello,
I take it from the cctv drain survey that it indicates the surface water is going to the cesspool which is contributing to the volume which is not ideal.
I can advise you that a survey would need to be carried out to identify whether it could be feasible to install one.
The general guidance would be approximately 5 metres from any building, 2 meters from any boundary.
Percolation tests would need to be confirmed.
Thanks, Harvey
Titanium Water Utilities 💧"
I take it from the cctv drain survey that it indicates the surface water is going to the cesspool which is contributing to the volume which is not ideal.
I can advise you that a survey would need to be carried out to identify whether it could be feasible to install one.
The general guidance would be approximately 5 metres from any building, 2 meters from any boundary.
Percolation tests would need to be confirmed.
Thanks, Harvey
Titanium Water Utilities 💧"
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Feb 2023 -
report
"If you cant put a soakaway in your going to need new pipe work and a new tank"
Answered on 20th Jul 2025 - Member since Jul 2025 -
report
"Hi Kez if your house has been built before 1970 and is a combined drainage system that links up with your septic tank or is piped into the sewage system you don’t have to worry about putting new systems in or putting in a soak away as long as there is no leaks or over spill it is allowed"
Answered on 27th Mar 2024 - Member since Mar 2024 -
report
Related questions
Search other questions
Ask a Trade
Got a question that only a tradesperson can answer? We have thousands of trades ready to answer any question you may have.
Ask your question
Other categories
- Aerial Specialists
- Architects
- Bathroom Specialists
- Bricklayers
- Builders
- Joiners
- Cleaners
- Drainage Specialists
- Driveway Specialists
- Electricians
- Flooring Specialists
- Gardeners
- Handymen
- Heating Engineers
- Kitchen Fitters
- Locksmiths
- Loft Specialists
- Metalworkers
- Painters & Decorators
- Pest Controllers
- Plasterers
- Plumbers
- Removal Companies
- Roofers
- Security Specialists
- Specialists
- Stoneworkers
- Swimming Pool Specialists
- Tilers
- Traditional Craftsman
- Tree Surgeons
- Window Specialists
See all questions
Ask a Trade
Are you looking for advice on a DIY project or have a question for our tradespeople?
We'll email your question to tradespeople who are skilled in your chosen category.
Your question will be made public - please do not include any personal details.
{{ first(ask.errors)[0] }}
Report Content
{{ first(reportForm.errors) }}
Thank you
Your report has been created and will be investigated shortly.
Over 1 million homeowners and over 50,000 tradespeople
use MyJobQuote nationwide each year