Before digging, determine if the blockage is in the pipes leading to the soakaway or in the soakaway itself.
If the soil around the soakaway has become "clogged" or the water table is too high, cleaning the pit won't work. The ground has lost its ability to absorb water. In this scenario, you must install a new soakaway in a different location. how to fix a blocked soakaway
Clogged soakaway? Start with a biological cleaner ($15 fix). If that fails, call for high-pressure jetting. Avoid caustic chemicals—they kill the good bacteria in your drainage field. Last resort: excavation. Prevention? No fats down sinks and monthly bio-dose. 🚿🔧 #DrainageFix #Soakaway #HomeMaintenance Before digging, determine if the blockage is in