Property Transaction Services: Resolving Drainage Issues Before They Stall a Sale
Buying or selling a property? Don’t let drainage be the reason your deal falls through. Septic tanks, soakaways, and outdated private systems are now a leading cause of delay in rural and off-grid property transactions.
At Drain and Tank Solutions SW, we work directly with buyers, sellers, estate agents, and solicitors to ensure drainage compliance — and keep property transactions moving.
⚠️ Drainage Is a Deal-Breaker in Today’s Market
With updated regulations from the Environment Agency (EA) and stricter lender policies, drainage has gone from an afterthought to a legal and financial risk.
🛑 “If a drainage system doesn’t meet current standards, the buyer’s lender may refuse the mortgage, or the sale may be paused for costly remedial works.”
Common transaction issues include:
No documented system type or maintenance history
Direct discharge to watercourses (illegal under EA rules)
Surveyor-flagged concerns in the HomeBuyer report
Non-compliant tanks that don’t meet BS EN12566
🔍 Our Property Transaction Support Services
We offer a full suite of services to de-risk property deals:
Drainage compliance inspections
Written legal reports for inclusion in conveyancing packs
Upgrades to treatment plants or compliant soakaways
Emergency callouts to resolve red-flag issues
BS EN12566 and Building Regs guidance
Post-survey support for solicitors and buyers
🏘️ For Sellers, Buyers, and Professionals
Whether you're preparing a property for market, responding to a flagged report, or managing a delayed sale, we provide:
Honest, expert advice
Fast turnarounds
Insured and regulation-compliant work
Proven support trusted by local surveyors and legal teams
📞 Book Drainage Support for Your Property Transaction
Avoid last-minute delays and mortgage refusals. Get ahead of the problem.
📧 hello@drainandtanksolutionssw.com
Drain and Tank Solutions SW – Supporting smooth, compliant property transactions across Devon and Cornwall.
