An alternative possibility is that some incompetent builder has broken away the base of the wall that your house stands on.

ACO drains are renowned for their durability, reliability and attractive design. Over 50 years of experience in the drainage industry has made ACO drainage one of the best known and respected brands. Their range of A15 load class channel drains is a favourite amongst builders, plumbers, DIYers and landscapers alike thanks to their attractiveness, ease of installation and function. ACO DoorWay drain slots underneath the doorway at the point of installation meaning that the door frame doesn't need to be cut or altered. Fernco is a company well known for specialising in flexible couplings for drainage applications, but they recently diversified to offer a complete channel drainage solution. Storm Drain Plus by Fernco is an easy to install complete system, for the drainage of surface water for domestic applications.

Features & Benefits: ACO Brickslot Hexdrain Slot Drain Channel A15 - 1m

Manthorpe Building Products has extensive experience in the building plastics industry and offer a range of channel drainage products to aid the removal of surface water from residential driveways and patios. Manthorpe channel drains can be installed against any type of surface including concrete and tarmac making it a flexible and well-suited choice for surface drainage. If you require a horizontal outlet rather than a vertical connection the sump unit should be used, the sump unit simply connect onto the 110mm diameter spigot at the bottom of the corner unit. To allow the water to enter the sump unit please ensure the internal base of the corner unit has been removed. To outlet from the sump unit simply cut the blank plate off the outlet point and connect to 110mm diameter PVC-U underground pipe. If installed in conjunction with the corner unit you will have maximum access to the sump unit through the 110mm diameter hole in the top to allow for easy removal of silt and general debris by hand.

When installed with either of the options shown above the outlet spigot from the sump unit would have an invert depth of 285mm from finished ground level. ACO HexDrain is a plastic A15 load class channel drain built from recycled polypropylene for high strength and high durability. Designed with 8 possible outlet positions, this unique A15 channel drain can be used in domestic drainage projects such as along garage thresholds, landscaping projects and a range of DIY garden and patio applications. Both the ACO HexDrain base and grate come in 1m lengths and the base has markings at 500mm for easy cutting and measuring. The plastic grating with microgrip offers a non-slip cover for drainage systems around the house. In addition to the tried-and-tested nub structure, the grating is equipped with many tiny bumps that ensure surefootedness even in high humidity.The structure is moulded directly into the grate surface and is therefore particularly durable.The plastic grating retains its non-slip properties even after heavy use by being run over by a car. ACO HexDrain drainage channel designed with 8 possible outlet positions, this unique A15 channel drain can be used in domestic drainage projects such as along garage thresholds, landscaping projects and a range of DIY garden and patio applications. This is a plastic A15 load class channel drain built from recycled polypropylene for high strength and high durability. Both the ACO HexDrain base and grate come in 1m lengths and the base has markings at 500mm for easy cutting and measuring. Compliant with Part M of the Building Regulations for England and Wales and Section 4 of the Scottish Building StandardsYou must not, repeat not, cover it up and hope it goes away. It will get worse and more expensive. If anybody suggest silicone injections, rendering, or pouring concrete into the hole, kill them and hide their body in the cavity. Each 1m length of HexDrain channel has eight different possible outlet locations in the base, you can choose any of these points to outlet from. Simply cut or hammer out your selected outlet point, the hole is approximately 65mm diameter then using the outlet connector (part of the Accessory Bag 19287) install the connector underneath your chosen outlet underneath the channel, the outlet connector has two locating arms which should connect to the channel, this then provides a vertical connection spigot directly onto the sump unit, the main disadvantage is that your access to the sump unit is restricted to 65mm diameter hole. HexDrain is only applicable for use as a Garage Threshold drain with standard size vehicles such as, Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, Seat Ibiza, Honda Civic and similar. HexDrain would not be suitable for use with heavier vehicles such as, 4x4’s, SUV’s, People Carriers, Vans and similar. HexDrain is NOT suitable for installation within the driveway).