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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.

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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 test

PERCOLATION TESTING

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

Infiltration testing

INFILTRATION TESTING

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

Drainage Asset Audit

ASSET AUDITS

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

Smell Investigation

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

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.

Water Flow Monitoring

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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Southwest Coverage

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.

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

Keith and Linda - Baghay Cottage

We were very impressed with the WCI installation team, who worked very hard and diligently in the most awful wet conditions to install our new sewage system. The team also did their very best in the pouring rain to ensure that the site was left tidy. Also, over the Christmas holidays, Brad promptly fixed a problem with the pump. Thank you for a job well done.

Emma Sherman - Greengates

We have found the service right from the very first phone call, site visits, detailed quote though to completed job exceptional. The whole team proved to be very knowledgeable in this field and we had full faith the system is the correct one for us.

The site was complex and was left in a better site than it started, we can not thank WCI enough and would highly recommend.

Ms G Fraser - The Old Parsonage

I am thrilled with the installation of the new drainage system, it was completed to my total satisfaction. It was a huge job but within a few weeks, there was no visible sign of the movement of heavy machinery or of the temporary disruption to the garden.

WCI were superb and the supervision and support from head office exemplary. I would recommend WCI to other people without hesitation.

Brian Spurling

We had three companies assess how we could upgrade our drainage. WCI were by far the most professional and comprehensive – and were totally unfazed by our unique location. Our situation is a total nightmare for drainage: no mains sewerage, no space suitable for a soakaway, no watercourse, and close to a popular beach! WCI took on the task of applying to the EA for a permit and stayed on the case throughout, 

CASE STUDIES

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Course

Bowood is one of the finest luxury hotels in Wiltshire, with spa, golf course, acres of space and stunning grounds. The property is served by two package sewage treatment plant which discharge into a tertiary reed bed under an Environment Agency permit. Failing To...

Connected To Mains Sewage And Water

St Luke's Church is a splendid little community church run by a Committee of volunteers. WCI worked with the Committee to connect the church to the mains water supply and install of simplex pumping station to allow for kitchen and toilet facilities. A community...

Installation of Sewage Treatment Plant

Unbeknown to the owners of Apple Tree Cottage, the property’s discharge from their septic tank was not compliant with the latest regulations. WCI were able to identify the issue on inspection and offer an effective solution to address this and upgrade the system. The...
Domestic Septic Tank Installs

Phosphate Offset – River Parrett, Somerset

Sewage Treatment Plant Upgrade in River Parrett Catchment, Somerset The Problem: Outdated Sewage System Causing Phosphate Pollution A homeowner in Somerset's River Parrett catchment was facing a significant wastewater challenge. Their 5-bedroom property, formerly...
Planning Permission - Wellington Railway

WCI Phosphate Credits: Major Somerset Development Enabled

Planning Permission Success Stories Landmark Phosphate Mitigation Scheme Unlocks Stalled Development Projects WCI's innovative phosphate offset scheme is transforming development potential across Somerset. Following a groundbreaking agreement with Somerset Council,...

Refurbishment of Two Failing Sewage Treatment Plants

Bowood is one of the finest luxury hotels in Wiltshire, with spa, golf course, acres of space and stunning grounds. The property is served by two package sewage treatment plant which discharge into a tertiary reed bed under an Environment Agency permit. Failing to...

Installation And Ongoing Servicing of HIPAF Sewage Treatment Plant

Set in the beautiful Devon countryside, Coombeswood House offers high-quality care 24 hours a day for people over 65 years of age who have care needs. Coombeswood House is served by a WPL HiPAF sewage treatment plant which was installed and continues to be serviced by...

Compliance Met With Graf One2Clean Sewage Treatment

The new owners of this beautiful property were aware that their existing septic tank was not draining away. Investigations found that the septic tank had sunk, and the effluent was not discharging into the drainage field. A solution was required and WCI was contacted....

GRAF Wastewater Treatment Plant For Somerset Vineyard

The management of sewage became a major issue for David Bailey and Lexa Hunt, following their acquisition of one of Somerset's oldest vineyards, Wraxall Vineyard, in 2021. To make the vineyard successful they had to expand the tasting facilities and develop...

GRAF SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FOR NURSING HOME

Chelston Park is a nursing and residential home located in the foothills of the Blackdown Hills in Somerset.  Faced with a failing foul drainage system, WCI helped Chelston Park review their options and ultimately installed a GRAF sewage treatment plant capable...

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