Under the Driveway, Under the Radar – Free Upgrade in the River Tone Catchment
A septic tank beneath a tarmac driveway was no obstacle for WCI’s free upgrade team. New system installed, driveway reinstated, holly bush replanted – at no cost to the owner.
Summary
- £0 cost to the homeowner under WCI's free upgrade scheme
- GRAF 7PE one2clean installed beneath a tarmacked driveway
- Full driveway reinstatement including retarmacking
- Phosphate reduction contributing to River Tone catchment targets
Project in numbers
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Cost to home owner
GRAF 7PE
One2clean installed beneath driveway
Overview
Replacing a septic tank beneath a tarmac driveway – with a neighbouring property’s utility lines running through the site – is not straightforward. For the owner of Beren Combe, WCI’s Free Upgrade Scheme made it possible at no cost and with a seamless finish.
The Challenge
The existing tank was positioned under the driveway, requiring careful excavation around adjacent utility infrastructure.
The WCI Solution
The driveway was excavated, the old tank removed, and a new GRAF 7PE one2clean installed, backfilled and secured in concrete. The driveway was fully retarmacked on completion and a holly bush disturbed during the works was replanted.
The Outcome
The property now has a modern compliant sewage treatment system contributing to phosphate reduction in the River Tone catchment. The owner was delighted with the seamless reinstatement.
To find out how quickly WCI can secure nutrient neutrality for your development, contact us today.
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Just a brilliant company to deal with from start to finish and even beyond that. Experts in a technical field who are also human are a rarity. Highly recommend them.
Dan Drury
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