We supply our Soakaway Crate ready built and are not flat-packed.

A soakaway crate allows water to percolate through the soil instead of creating a build up of surface water or putting pressure on drainage and run-off systems. This would be used as part of a drainage system, soakaway crates take run-off water allowing it to slowly percolate back into the ground instead of through the drainage system.

We supply our Soakaway Crate singular, in sets with our Geotextile or in Bulk Deals.

How to install Soakaway Crates into the Drainage System?

1. Excavate to the required length, width, and depth allowing:

   • Crate dimensions
   • 100–150 mm stone base
   • Space for membrane wrapping

2. Prepare the Base:

   • Lay 100–150 mm of clean angular stone in the base
   • Level and lightly compact the stone
   • This creates a stable, free-draining foundation

3. Line with the Geotextile Membrane

4. Assemble & Place The Crates

   • Assemble the Crates according to layout (Single or Multiple Units)
   • Ensure the Soakaway Crates are level and tightly connected.

5. Connect Inlet Pipework

6. Wrap the Soakaway Crates

   • Fully enclose the crate system to prevent silt contamination

7. Backfill Around & Above