SURVEYING & TESTING
Buying or selling a property with private drainage? WCI provides specialist drainage surveys and testing services that verify compliance with Environment Agency regulations, validate design calculations, and identify potential issues before they become problems for homeowners, property buyers and sellers, developers and commercial property owners across the UK.
With over 40 years of experience, our in-house surveyors understand both the technical standards and the practical issues with septic tanks, sewage treatment plants, pumping stations, and private water systems. We’re fully versed in Environment Agency General Binding Rules, permit requirements, and manufacturer specifications.

COMPLIANCE REPORTS
This assessment verifies if a property’s private drainage system is functional and meets environmental regulations aiding property transactions for both buyers & sellers.

PERCOLATION TESTING
To support the design of foul water drainage fields used with a septic tank or sewage treatment plant.

INFILTRATION TESTING
Required to support the design of rainwater soakaways used to disperse water from roofs, paths and driveways.

ASSET AUDITS
Identifying drainage-related assets for compliance or capital budgets on behalf of estates, commercial businesses, public sector and property management.

SMELL INVESTIGATIONS
The most requested survey for both domestic & commercial settings, the investigation of a smell or odour arising from a septic tank, sewage treatment plant or pumping station.

WATER QUALITY MONITORING
A systematic process of collecting and testing the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of water to ensure its safety and compliance within current regulations.

FLOW MONITORING
An easy way to confirm flow data for a site by measuring the flow of water or wastewater through existing pipework.
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WCI bring together all the capabilities and resources required to plan, design, deliver and maintain water, infrastructure and environmental solutions.
For domestic customers we cover the South-West from Wiltshire to Devon and we work Nationally for commercial and public sector contracts.
Our structure ensures that our designs are grounded in reality with a strong focus on ‘buildability’ and ‘total life’ sustainability, while our construction and maintenance services are built on true technical standards and methodologies.
No matter the size or complexity of a project, WCI deliver integrated solutions to our clients’ requirements.
The WCI Difference.