What is a Infiltration / Soakaway Test?
In order to determine if your ground conditions are suitable for the discharge of surface water using soakaways, site specific infiltration tests will be required. The tests will measure the rate of water infiltration into the ground (the infiltration rate). We provide infiltration testing in accordance with the BRE 365 specification in order to determine if discharge of surface water to the ground is / is not feasible. From our on-site investigations, we can determine your sites infiltration rate, enabling the accurate design of soakaways / other infiltration device.
In order to satisfy planning authorities, it is required to prove if surface water discharge through infiltration is / is not feasible on your site.
Our tests are BRE365 approved.