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A blocked drain is one of those problems that seems simple at first… until it keeps coming back. Many homeowners call out a company to clear the blockage, only to face the same issue again weeks later. At ASL Limited, we’ve spent over 50 years solving drainage problems across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and Berkshire...
We hear it all the time. “I do not put fat down the sink.” Most people genuinely believe that. They picture fat as big lumps, like bacon grease or chip oil, something obvious. The truth is, fat, oil, and grease (FOG) enters the system differently. It is not in big slugs, but in microscopic, near-invisible layers...
Here is the truth: Most people do not think about emptying their septic tank or treatment plant until there is a smell, a backup, or a soggy lawn. Panic often sets in at that point. It is not exactly top of the to-do list for most people. If you have a private system, emptying it regularly is essential. Regular...
It is one of the most common conversations with homeowners: “The problem is in the pipe at the front, but we only use the back bathroom.” “It is the neighbour’s fat, not ours.” “That drain runs through our land, but it is not ours… is it?” When a drain is shared between properties, things get tricky, not because the...
You walk into the house, and there it is. That smell. It might come and go. It might linger around the kitchen sink. Or suddenly hit you upstairs in the bathroom. Wherever it is, a smelly drain inside the house is more than just unpleasant. It's usually the sign that something's gone wrong. Here's the tricky part: The...
Your property sits lower than the main sewer. Or the soakaway is uphill from your house. Or surface water needs to reach a stream that's higher than your garden. In any of these situations, gravity won't work. Waste can't flow uphill on its own. That's where a pumping station comes in. What does a pumping station do? A...
A bad smell in the bathroom, kitchen, or utility room doesn't always mean there's a full blockage. Often it's something much simpler, something most people overlook. Over time, everyday things like shampoo, soap, toothpaste, fats, and cooking oils create a thin layer inside the pipes. When the water slows down or dries...
Let's be honest, most people don't think about their drains in winter until something goes wrong. It starts with a slow sink. Or a strange gurgling noise outside. Or worse, an overflow that turns into a frozen, slippery hazard. The truth is, frozen pipes because of blocked drains are incredibly common in cold snaps...
People often try to save money on drainage channels, but it usually backfires. A better-shaped, bigger channel is easier to maintain, take apart and put back together. It keeps water moving and protects your home for years. It's one of the few times where a little extra now prevents a big cost later. What exactly is a...
Most people don't think about their pump station, until it goes wrong. When it does, it's usually messy, smelly, and urgent. You'll often hear this: "It's been fine for years, until it suddenly overflowed." But it doesn't suddenly go wrong. It builds up slowly. Rag, fat, grit, and scale, until the pump can't cope. The...
You might think you'll never need a drainage plan for your home. Until you do. It usually starts like this: A builder turns up to dig foundations, or someone starts work on the garden. Then suddenly they hit a pipe. Or they block a vent. Or worse, they damage a private treatment plant or soakaway they didn't even know...
