Alton Facility Services

Alton Facility Services

Garden Flooding or Waterlogged Drives?
Professional Soakaway Solutions.

Standing water, soggy lawns and flooded patios are signs of poor surface water drainage. We design and install effective soakaway systems that manage rainwater properly—solving waterlogging for good.

  • Expert design: Properly sized for your soil type and roof area
  • Quality installation: Crates, rubble or traditional stone systems
  • 4.8★ Google-rated specialists across Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex

Book a Free Soakaway Assessment

We'll survey your site and provide a drainage solution.

Customer Reviews on Google

Real feedback from homeowners and businesses across Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex.

★★★★★
4.8 rating from 22 Google reviews
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Malcolm Spalding

★★★★★
5 months ago

The work was to make a sewer connection to one of our buildings. AFS were patient, helpful and professional throughout. Special thanks to Dan Ford and Steve for an excellent job.

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Richard Elston

★★★★★
6 months ago

Installed a sewage pump for us. From choosing the system to installation, the team were tidy, polite and extremely knowledgeable.

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Tony Patston

★★★★★
8 months ago

AFS installed a Kingspan Bio-air 6 sewage treatment plant. The team worked effectively and professionally throughout. Highly recommended.

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Liz Macdonald

★★★★★
1 year ago

Survey completed quickly with a full report, drain map and photos. Friendly, helpful from start to finish. Highly recommended.

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Dave H

★★★★★
9 months ago

Called AFS to replace a pump at my holiday home. Diagnosed and fixed same day. Excellent service.

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Damien Harnett

★★★★★
8 months ago

Very knowledgeable engineer. Identified we needed a replacement treatment plant. Would happily recommend the team.

Signs You Need a Soakaway – Not Just Temporary Drainage

  • Persistent standing water in your garden after rain
  • Soggy lawns, flooded patios or waterlogged drives
  • Downpipes discharging directly onto the ground
  • Existing soakaway has failed or become silted up
  • Building an extension or new driveway (planning requirement)
  • Surface water causing damp issues in outbuildings

Why Soakaways Fail & How We Fix Them

  • Silted Up: Old stone systems clog over time
  • Poor Design: Undersized for roof area or soil type
  • Wrong Location: Too close to buildings or trees
  • Soil Issues: Clay soil with poor permeability
  • Root Intrusion: Trees blocking the soakaway
  • Collapsed Structure: Old rubble systems failing

We don't just install soakaways—we design them properly. A percolation test determines your soil's drainage rate, and we calculate the correct size based on your roof area and local rainfall data.

Our Professional Soakaway Installation Process

A systematic approach to ensure your soakaway works effectively for years to come.

Step 1

Site Survey & Percolation Test

We assess your site, soil type and water table to determine the optimal soakaway location and size.

Step 2

Professional Design

We calculate the correct volume based on roof area, rainfall data and soil permeability.

Step 3

Quality Installation

We install modern crate systems or traditional stone soakaways with proper geotextile wrapping.

Step 4

Connection & Testing

Downpipes are properly connected, and the system is tested to ensure efficient water dispersal.

Tired of waterlogged gardens and flooded drives?

Get a professional soakaway solution designed for your specific site and soil conditions.

Call 01420 561661

Modern Crate Soakaways vs. Traditional Stone Systems

While traditional stone soakaways can work, modern plastic crate systems offer superior performance, longevity and easier installation—especially in challenging soil conditions.

  • Higher Storage Capacity: Crate systems hold more water in less space
  • Faster Installation: Less excavation, quicker to install
  • Longer Lifespan: Won't silt up like traditional stone systems
  • Better for Clay Soils: Geotextile wrapping prevents soil ingress
Modern crate soakaway system being installed

Professional Soakaway Solutions Across Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex

We design and install effective soakaway systems for homes, businesses and new developments. If you're in Hampshire, Surrey or West Sussex, we can survey your site and provide a solution within 5–7 working days.

Alton Basingstoke Winchester Aldershot Guildford Farnham Haslemere Midhurst Petworth Chichester
Get a Free Soakaway Quote — 01420 561661

End Waterlogging Problems. Install a Properly Designed Soakaway.

Standing water damages lawns, causes damp and creates muddy messes. A professionally designed soakaway system manages rainwater effectively, protecting your property and garden.

Flooded gardens and waterlogged lawns
Downpipes discharging onto hard surfaces
Failed or silted-up existing soakaways
Planning requirements for extensions/drives
Professional Site Surveys
Percolation Testing
Modern Crate Systems
Local: Hants, Surrey & W. Sussex

Book Your Free Soakaway Survey

Includes site survey, percolation test and design recommendations.

Ready to Solve Your Surface Water Problems?

Don't let waterlogging ruin your garden or cause property damage. A professionally designed soakaway system provides a permanent, effective solution.

Call 01420 561661

Professional soakaway installation and repair specialists across Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex.