If the water table is naturally high (permanently wet hole), you cannot unblock – you must replace with a different drainage solution (e.g., attenuation tank with pump).
Choose method based on diagnosis from Section 4. unblocking a soakaway
Identifying the location and cause of the blockage is the first step in restoration. If the water table is naturally high (permanently
Drain rods with rubber plunger or silt shovel, wet vacuum, buckets. Process: buckets. Process: Before unblocking
Before unblocking, one must understand the system. A standard domestic soakaway consists of:
Do not pour concrete, bentonite, or “sealants” into a blocked soakaway – these are irreversible. Stick to mechanical cleaning and, where necessary, replacement.
Patches of grass that are noticeably greener or faster-growing than the surrounding lawn. Common Causes of Blockages