Concrete pipes from Marshalls

Explore Marshalls' leading range of precast concrete pipes with flexible spigot and socket joints, suitable for various applications, including underground drainage, and available in various sizes from 300mm up to 1800mm.

Our range of precast concrete pipes is compliant with relevant British Standards, including BS EN 1916:2002 Class 120, so you can be confident you're buying the best product for the job.

With inherent strength and durability, Marshalls' concrete pipes, including ovoid and perforated pipes, can be used for both foul and surface water applications.

What concrete pipes do Marshalls stock?

• Perforated pipes: These products comply with the Department of Transport Specification for Highway Works, which states the total area of drainage holes should not be less than 1000mm2 per metre length of pipe

• Dry weather flow pipes: A one-piece concrete drainage channel solution available in a 1500mm concrete pipe with channel options of 150mm, 225mm and 300mm. Designed to increase water flow velocity and prevent the settlement of solids or standing water in the system

• Ovoid pipes: These are produced and tested in accordance with the relevant provisions of BS EN1916:2002/BS5911-1:2002 Class 150, including dimensional tolerances, crushing, hydrostatic, water absorption and joint tests

Our extensive range of precast concrete pipes includes products manufactured to Class 4 (DC4) sulphate resistance in line with BRE Special Digest recommendations, and they have a design life of 120 years, keeping costs to a minimum. These products are also suitable for projects of any size, including residential and commercial developments and large infrastructure.

How are Marshalls' concrete pipes made?

Marshalls' precast concrete pipes are manufactured using a semi-dry mix. This specific blend of aggregates, binder material, water and admixtures is dispensed into a mixer and belt-fed into a mould.

Once it's in the mould, the concrete is vibrated and compacted, maximising the pipe's strength and durability. Next, the mould is lifted, and the product is loaded onto a forming plate, which enables the pipe to keep its shape while it's moved to the curing section.

When it's cured, the concrete pipe is moved to a storage site and stacked, ready for use.

During the manufacturing process, any water that's lost is collected and reintroduced to the mix, reducing waste and ensuring we meet our sustainability targets.

You can read more about this process in our Environmental Product Declaration.

Why choose Marshalls' concrete pipes?

All of our precast concrete pipes, including reinforced pipes are designed to ensure optimal performance.

When planning a project, regardless of its scale, it's crucial that standing water and drainage measures are effective. To ensure this, our water management experts are on hand to work with you, understand what is needed, and maximise product efficiency by refining fittings and identifying the correct size pipes required.

Another key benefit of buying from Marshalls is that our products have a lower environmental impact and can contribute to your project's sustainability goals. We use renewable energy sources, recycled materials, and water when manufacturing our range of concrete pipes.

We've also received numerous credentials and accreditations acknowledging our efforts, including BSI ISO 9001, BES 6001, as well as certification from The Forest Stewardship Council.

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