Does the thought of dealing with United Utilities and Section 106 applications make your head spin? You aren't alone. Connecting a private drain to the public sewer is one of those jobs that comes with a mountain of paperwork and strict technical requirements. We don't just turn up with a shovel; we manage the entire process for you. We'll chat with the water authority, sort out the legal bits, and ensure the 'invert level'—that's the depth of the pipe for those not in the trade—is spot on for a gravity-fed connection. By the time we're finished, your new connection will be fully compliant and ready to go, saving you weeks of back-and-forth with the council.

Have you ever wondered why some houses have issues with damp or flooding during a Wigan downpour? Often, it's because the surface water—that's the rain from your roof and driveway—isn't being managed separately from the foul water (the stuff from your toilets and sinks). In many new builds and extensions, the rules say you need a dedicated soakaway for rainwater. This is essentially a clever underground pit filled with stone or plastic crates that lets water soak back into the earth naturally. We'll design a system that keeps your garden dry and your waste moving, ensuring everything meets the latest environmental standards and local building controls.

If you're building on the outskirts of Ince-In-Makerfield where a main sewer connection isn't an option, you'll likely need a septic tank or a modern sewage treatment plant. These aren't just 'install and forget' items; they have to follow the Environment Agency's 'General Binding Rules' to protect the local groundwater. We're specialists in these off-mains systems, using high-quality MDPE pipes and precise excavation to ensure your setup is efficient and odour-free. From the initial site survey to the final test, we'll make sure your installation is robust enough to last for decades, giving you total peace of mind in your new home.