We need to manage the rainwater infiltration ourselves. Should we do it ourselves or accept a quote from our construction company and a civil engineer? Both are around €6500 (approximately $7000). To save some money, I’m considering doing it myself. Recently, a colleague told me that you can build a soakaway system yourself using a water tank (see picture). He simply made holes for connection and infiltration. The galvanized steel frame would protect the tank from deformation. This is much cheaper than ready-made soak pits.
Is it possible to build a soak pit yourself like this? If so, how would you approach it and what do you need?
Thanks in advance
Best regards
Is it possible to build a soak pit yourself like this? If so, how would you approach it and what do you need?
Thanks in advance
Best regards
In our case, the local water authority later requested the calculations, the plans, and a written confirmation that the soakaway – in our case, the infiltration trench – was constructed according to the plans. So it’s worth making a non-binding inquiry to find out if there might be any requirements or regulations in your area.
Bau.Herr schrieb:
Both bids for wastewater were around 7,600€ How much work do you have to do there? For us, it was only about 500€ for 6-7m (20-23 feet) from the house to the transfer chamber.