Once you have begun laying your drainage, you’ll then be building manholes coming up to the top of the ground where you’ll have your ‘rodding points’. These Rodding Points are in position in case you get any blockages, so you can easily gain access to clear any excess muck. Dependent on the size of your project, larger manholes may be planted, so people can climb down to access the pipes.

Another crucial Civils product is ‘Soak Aways’. Essential, Soak Aways are large concrete rings, with small holes that help the ground drain into a small well with what’s known as a ‘biscuit’ (a concrete lid & manhole cover) placed on top.

These days, permeable concrete designed to let water through is a contractual requirement. In years gone by, this was a big issue, with many pathed driveways taking on water, with nowhere to go, causing many local councils on told problems. All the sub-structure and geo-technical membranes and aggregates need to perform ground movement checks under the tree protection order (TPO), and everything must avoid ground upheaval.

Additional considerations might be; Street Furniture, which can be any from Dustbins to Cycle Racks, or Soak Away Crates to Canopies.