Connecting to the Main Sewer in Petersfield: A Homeowner's Guide
2 min readPetersfieldBy AA Drainage
If mains drainage runs near your Petersfield property, connecting to it can remove the cost and upkeep of a septic tank for good. Here is how the process works.
Step 1: Check the sewer location
We first check sewer records to see where the nearest public sewer is and how deep it runs. This decides whether a gravity connection is possible or a pump is needed.
Step 2: Water company approval
A new connection to a public sewer needs approval from the water company, often called a Section 106 application. We help prepare the information needed, including drawings and method statements.
Step 3: Excavation and connection
Once approved, the work typically includes:
- Excavating a trench from the property to the sewer
- Laying new pipework with inspection chambers
- Making the connection to the required standard
- Decommissioning the old septic tank safely
- Backfilling and reinstating the ground
Frequently asked questions
Do I need road permits?
If the sewer is under the highway, yes. We arrange the necessary street works permits and traffic management.
What happens to my old septic tank?
It is emptied, cleaned and either removed or filled in safely.