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Preliminary Drainage Assessment Schedule

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For a fixed fee, we will investigate and advise on the most appropriate drainage solutions and provide a written report, which should demonstrate to the Planning Authority that the site drainage can be adequately dealt with.

Included items

  • Advise on location and Building Regulation Part H percolation test method.
  • Visit site for overview and to check percolation tests.
  • Analyse percolation test results.
  • Consult with Environment Agency, Sewerage Operator, Highway Authority, Planning Authority, Building Control and land owners if appropriate.
  • Assess options for the site.
  • Provide general information on the options available e.g. adoption, SUDS.
  • Provide conclusion of anticipated solutions for foul sewerage disposal, surface water disposal and access road drainage.
  • Recommend next steps to be undertaken in the detailed design.

Excluded items

  • Service enquiries and investigations.
  • Cost of Contractor's plant, equipment and materials.
  • Arranging and monitoring the BRE Digest 365 soakaway tests.
  • Topographic survey.
  • Official Developer Enquiry to Sewerage Operator.
  • Detailed Design.
  • Designer's Risk Assessment.

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