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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...
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...
When a private dwelling or commercial property needs to connect to the public sewer, it isn’t always straightforward. Your local water authority is responsible for the public sewer in the road, and when they install the main line, they aim to leave it at a level that allows nearby properties to connect using gravity...
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...
The most efficient drainage system isn’t the one that looks the newest – it’s the one that’s maintained before anything breaks. At ASL Limited we’ve learned that preventative maintenance is more powerful than emergency response. A well-timed service, a quick CCTV survey, or a short jet-wash flush can save hours of...
