Industrial sites rely on well-designed systems to protect buildings and maintain safe working conditions.

Ambrey Baker designs and constructs drainage infrastructure that supports the operational demands of industrial, logistics and food manufacturing environments.

With almost 40 years of experience working in complex industrial facilities, our team understands how poorly performing systems can affect production, site safety and regulatory compliance.

Our designs are developed to manage both surface water and foul drainage while addressing relevant UK legislative, environmental and planning requirements.

This may include the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, the Water Industry Act 1991, planning-related flood risk guidance, and sustainable drainage requirements relevant to the scheme. Sustainable drainage proposals are developed with reference to recognised technical guidance, including the CIRIA SuDS Manual C753 and current UK national standards for SuDS where applicable.

Effective surface water management is essential on industrial sites where large roof areas and hardstanding can generate significant runoff during heavy rainfall. Ambrey Baker designs drainage systems that safely collect, store and discharge surface water while protecting surrounding infrastructure and supporting planning compliance.

Our solutions typically include:

• attenuation tanks and storage systems to regulate discharge rates
• sustainable drainage systems such as swales, permeable surfaces and infiltration features
• underground networks designed for heavy-duty industrial loading
• separation of surface water and foul systems
• connection management to public sewers or controlled outfalls

Many of our projects involve facilities where large yard areas, loading bays and vehicle circulation routes generate substantial runoff volumes. Our team designs infrastructure to cope with these conditions while meeting site-specific discharge requirements and planning expectations.