Leach Drains Installation & Repair

Keep your property safe from septic runoff with a custom leach drain!

leach drains are the last piece of a comprehensive and environmentally friendly septic system. They ensure your septic system is safely disposing of effluent to both meet safety regulations and keep your property from smelling and protect your rivers or dams. Express Wastewater is your leach drain specialist whether it's having a leach drain installed alongside your new septic system or having your existing drain moved or increased to meet new demands we have a solution for you.

What is a leach drain?

Leach drains are one of the most crucial parts of a septic system. They control the runoff and ensure the effluent from your system is correctly disposed of to stop your property from becoming smelly and surface water isn't tainted. A leach drain or septic drain field uses a series of perforated pipes or blocks laid just under the surface. The perforated pipes then evenly distribute the effluent from a septic system throughout the ditch. The soil and microorganisms in the soil help break up organic matter in the effluent and further filter it as it flows into the water basin. This process further filters effluent, adds to the water basin and stops raw effluent from flowing into nearby water sources. This will minimise soggy spots and smells coming from the effluent from your septic system. If you have a septic system or are looking to get one then you will either already have a leach drain system or will need to get one as part of your installation.

Leach Drain Installation

Are you getting a new septic system installed or having your existing system replaced with a bigger system to meet your new needs? Then you need a septic system leach field to ensure your home is safe from raw effluent. The team at Express Wastewater Solutions offer all your septic tank leach field installation needs whether it's upgrading your existing system or having a new septic tanks installed our team have a solution for you. Our team will make a custom-tailored leach field design to fit your property ensuring it's far enough away from neighbours, water sources, and large trees for safe and efficient draining. Some things our team consider when undertaking a leach drain design and installation are:

• Size of your home and or the demands on the septic system
• Size of the septic system
• The soil type
• Location of large trees
• Number of sunny days
• Average rainfall
• Water table depth
• Location of neighbouring properties
• Location of water sources including dams, rivers and creeks, floodways, and bores,

To name a few. Our team considers all these things when designing and installing leach drain systems that aren't just going to work for the next month but work for the perceivable future and ensure your property is free from smells, puddles, and smells. 

Leach Field Upgrades

Are you upgrading your septic tank because it's too small or have you added an extension to your home or started a family and increased the demand on your septic system? Then there are two things you will need to do to keep your septic system from overflowing; first is to check your septic tank and field are still fit for the new demands and second is to upgrade both these if needed to ensure your property doesn't become swamped with sewage. The team at Express Wastewater Solutions are here to help ensure your septic system can meet and exceed your needs.

Leach Drain Repairs

Has your septic system started backing up, or have you started noticing smells, soggy patches or extra green patches of grass? Then your leach drain may be blocked or broken. Some common causes of leach drain problems include:

• Root Intrusions
• Clogs from hair, grease, wipes and other foreign materials
• Overloading either from the septic system or from excessive rain
• Biomass build-ups within mats, or pipes
• Soil compaction limits efficient leakage
• Excessive chemicals in the effluent kill off beneficial microorganisms used to break down organic matter in the effluent.

If you have noticed any of these things around your leach drain then you need the team at Express Wastewater Solutions to repair your leach drain before it gets out of hand and inundates your property with effluent. Our team can unblock the existing system or if needed dig up and replace parts of your system to ensure it is draining safely and efficiently.

Don't wait! Contact the team at Express Wastewater Solutions today for all your leach drains needs.