11:20 AM – 11:50 AM

Off Mains Drainage 101

30 mins
The presentation covers the drainage provision for the 4% of housing stock that aren’t connected to main sewerage. It explains what the different off mains ‘private’ drainage systems are, how they work, what they cost, how they fail, what the regulations are and how this can impact a property transaction.

Speakers

James Warren
James Warren

Managing Director, Off Mains Solutions

James has been in the drainage industry for 26 years. He began his career in the assessment of underground service insurance claims as a technical claim handler for Norwich Union where he gained experience in all drainage systems; how they work, how they’re installed, reasons for failure, repair scope of works and associated pricing.

He then worked for three national drainage companies before entering business ownership in 2008 specialising in off mains (private) drainage. James is the founder and MD of Off Mains Solutions, a UK wide provide of everything off mains, from whole system installations, pre-purchase surveys and percolation tests to expert witness, peer reviews and external training.