Connecting a new building or existing development into the public drainage network sounds simple enough on paper, but the legal and physical reality requires precise execution. You cannot just dig a hole and tap into the nearest main sewer. Between securing the right permissions from Southern Water, managing deep road openings, and arranging live tie-ins, the whole process demands experienced contractors who know how to navigate statutory requirements. M91 Civils Ltd carries out full sewer connections in Medway and right across Kent, handling everything from initial paperwork to final reinstatement.
Connecting private drainage runs into the main sewer network requires a solid grasp of local water authority regulations alongside heavy-duty civil works. The ground across Medway varies dramatically, from dense urban roads with buried services to soft clay fields earmarked for new housing. Getting a physical connection wrong risks back-flow, severe environmental contamination, and refusal from inspectors to sign off the works. That is why having a team that manages both the technical street works and the statutory paperwork saves site owners immense stress.
Every sewer connection involves a distinct legal process before ground is broken. Most connections fall under Section 106 of the Water Industry Act 1991, which grants landowners the right to drain into public sewers, provided the application, design, and execution meet exact standards.
We work closely with Southern Water and local authorities to secure these approvals, whether your site needs a gravity connection or a pumped system due to tricky levels.
Our groundworkers manage full direct tie-ins, indirect connections via existing inspection chambers, and new junction cut-ins. We also handle street works licences (Section 50), traffic control setups, and final road resurfacing so the site fully complies with highway authority demands.
There are plenty of reasons to choose us as your sewer connections experts in Medway and the surrounding Kent region.
These are just some of the most popular ones, based on feedback from our clients:
Whether you are building a single residential dwelling, managing a commercial development, or upgrading existing site infrastructure, getting your sewer connections in Medway completed properly is vital for project approval. M91 Civils Ltd offers a complete service from initial application through to live main tie-ins across Kent. For more details, visit our Areas We Cover page.
For sewer connection solutions in Medway and across Kent, contact M91 Civils Ltd today. Call the team to discuss your site requirements and arrange a comprehensive site visit, or send an email to have someone call you back.
