Wash bay drainage in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional wash bay drainage help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable rural services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
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Newton Abbot
Wash bay drainage systems designed and installed for equestrian properties. Proper falls, effective soakaways, gravel or concrete surfacing. Turn a muddy mess into a usable wash area.
### Stop Fighting Standing Water
A **wash bay without drainage** is just a mud pit. You can't use it in winter, water pools everywhere, and the area around it turns into a bog. Proper drainage fixes all of that.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** If you're planning a new wash bay, get the drainage sorted as part of the build. Much cheaper and easier than trying to retrofit it later.
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### What Makes Effective Wash Bay Drainage?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Gentle fall away from washing area | Level or pools - water sits | | Soakaway sized for volume | Too small, overwhelms in use | | Proper pipe work and channels | Just gravel - silts up fast | | Surface that drains (gravel/permeable) | Concrete with no fall - floods |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Complete Drainage Solution**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Survey** | Assess ground, test drainage, plan system | | **Quote** | Detailed breakdown of work and costs | | **Install** | Excavate, lay pipes, build soakaway, surface | | **Test** | Make sure water drains properly under load |
**📦 You're Left With**
- Wash bay that drains effectively - No more standing water - Usable year-round - Professional installation
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### Why Get a Quote?
Every wash bay is different - size, ground conditions, existing drainage, access for machinery all affect the job. I'll visit, assess your specific situation, and give you an accurate quote.
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### Perfect For Your Equestrian Property If...
✅ **New wash bay** - doing it properly from the start
✅ **Flooding problems** - existing bay always waterlogged
✅ **Muddy mess** - area unusable in winter
✅ **Clay ground** - water won't soak away naturally
Why Choose Us for Wash bay drainage in Newton Abbot?
Proper falls for water runoff
Soakaway systems that work
No more standing water
Usable in all weather
What to Expect
### Step 1: Site Assessment I'll check your ground conditions, test how it drains, measure the area, and work out the best drainage solution for your situation. ### Step 2: Detailed Quote You'll get a breakdown covering excavation, materials, soakaway or connection work, surfacing, and realistic time frame. ### Step 3: Installation Excavate the area, lay drainage pipes with proper falls, build or connect to soakaway, surface with gravel or lay concrete. ### Step 4: Testing Run water through the system, make sure it drains properly. Should handle washing two horses back-to-back without pooling.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🐴 **Clay ground issues** - Devon has a lot of heavy clay that won't drain naturally. If your test hole doesn't drain, a standard soakaway won't work. You might need connection to existing land drains or mains drainage. **Regulations** - If you're connecting to mains drainage, check with your water company. Some allow wash bay drainage, others don't due to detergents. Soakaway systems are usually fine. **Position matters** - Don't site your wash bay where water naturally collects or uphill from buildings. You want natural drainage working with you, not against you. **Maintenance** - Even good drainage needs checking annually. Clear any debris from collection points, top up gravel if it's settled, check soakaway isn't silting up. **Consider professional help** - Drainage is one of those jobs that's really hard to fix if done wrong. The cost of hiring a mini digger, buying materials, and spending days on it often comes close to paying someone to do it right first time.
Frequently Asked Questions about Wash bay drainage in Newton Abbot
Why does my wash bay always flood?
Usually it's one of three things: no proper drainage installed at all, the fall goes the wrong way so water pools, or the soakaway is in clay and can't drain. Devon's heavy clay makes drainage tricky - you need a properly sized soakaway or connection to existing drains.
Can you install drainage in an existing wash bay?
Yes, though it means digging up the area to install proper drainage. If you've got concrete down, that needs lifting and relaying. Easier to do properly once than keep working around poor drainage.
What's better - soakaway or connection to drains?
Soakaway is cheaper and easier if your ground drains well. But in heavy clay (common around Newton Abbot), you might need to connect to existing land drains or mains drainage. I'll assess your ground and advise what'll actually work.
How long does wash bay drainage installation take?
Full day minimum for a basic setup, longer for complex situations or large areas. Excavation, drainage pipe work, soakaway installation, surfacing - it's not a quick job but it's worth doing properly.
How much does wash bay drainage cost?
Too variable for a fixed price - depends on size, existing setup, ground conditions, and whether you need soakaway or connection to drains. I'll visit, assess, and give you a detailed quote for the work needed.
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