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Drainage planning and installation for paved areas — Paving contractor
Explain where water collects or flows, provide the paved-area dimensions and show nearby buildings, drains and boundaries. Share any existing drainage plans so the provider can assess the whole route of water rather than adding a channel with no confirmed outlet.
Service scope
Assessment and construction of agreed water-management measures for a paved surface, considering rainfall collection, surface levels and a verified destination for water. Channels, permeable pavement and other systems are different approaches; suitability depends on the site and cannot be inferred from a product label alone.
What is normally included
- Paved-area drainage assessment
- Definition of a suitable water-management approach
- Agreed installation and maintenance handover
What is not included
- Assumed permission to discharge anywhere
- Guaranteed flood prevention without a site-specific assessment
Typical tasks
- Review reported water behaviour
- Assess levels and existing drainage
- Confirm the proposed receiving route
- Specify compatible drainage components
- Explain inspection and maintenance responsibilities
What to include in your brief
- Catchment and paved-area size
- Flooding or pooling history
- Existing drainage information
- Site levels and boundaries
- Planned paving construction
Choosing the right professional
Ask where the water will go and who confirms the suitability or permission for that arrangement. Compare the complete system, including supporting layers and maintenance, rather than treating a permeable surface or drain channel as a standalone solution.
Important considerations
- An unsuitable outlet can move the problem elsewhere
- Poorly coordinated levels can direct water toward buildings
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