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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...
Why ponding water happens. When heavy rain falls, you expect it to drain away within a few hours. So when water lingers, forming puddles or even small "ponds" across your garden, lawn, or drive, it's a sign that your surface water drainage isn't working as it should. At ASL Limited, we see this every autumn and winter...
If your drain is cracked, leaking or slowly collapsing, you don’t always need a full excavation. There’s a smarter, less disruptive option: no-dig drain repair , sometimes called structural lining or relining . ⚙️ What is Structural Lining? Instead of digging up the pipe, we: • Insert a resin-saturated liner into the...
When you need a main drain connection, it's not just another job - it's a piece of work that requires experience, planning, and the right approvals. This is an area where many homeowners feel unsure, because it involves the boundary between private responsibility and public authority. At ASL Limited, we've specialised...
When your rainwater drain blocks, it usually doesn't start with a flood — it starts quietly. A bit of standing water after rain. A gully that smells earthy. A slow swirl that never quite clears. Most people don't notice until it overflows or floods their drive. By that point, it's not just a blocked drain — it's a sign...
A rainwater gully and a road gully serve similar purposes in collecting and directing water, but they differ in their locations and specific functions: Rainwater Gully Purpose: Designed to handle water from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces around buildings. Location: Typically found on private property...
Septic tanks have been used for over a century to treat household waste in homes not connected to the mains sewer. When designed and maintained properly, they can last for decades. But thousands of homeowners across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire struggle with septic tank problems, including tanks that smell, overflow...
Has your blocked drain man told you that you’ve got pitch fibre pipes instead of glazed clay or modern plastic? If so, you’re not alone. Thousands of homes built between the 1950s and 1970s were fitted with pitch fibre drains - a material that hasn’t stood the test of time. Pitch fibre pipework was once popular because...
Main drain connections and pumping stations: what you need to know. When you need a main drain connection or a pumping station, it usually comes at a time when other things are already going on: A new construction project A new extension is being built A septic tank or soakaway has failed A treatment plant is...
If you’ve just been told you’ve got a cracked or damaged drain, your first thought is often: “That means digging everything up, right?” Not always. At ASL Limited, we’ve been repairing drains across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and Berkshire for over 50 years. One of the best modern methods is drain lining — a way to...
Why this matters A blocked drain is stressful enough without the added question: “Am I responsible, or is this someone else’s problem?” The answer depends on where the blockage is — and whether your home is on the public sewer or a private system. Here’s a clear guide for homeowners, landlords, and tenants. 🟡 When It’s...
