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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...
When our customer says, “We don’t put fat, grease or oil down the drain, we’re very careful.” – they are being truthful. They don’t see the grease and fat build in tiny quantities such as a millimetre during one week. They diligently scrape all the bits out when washing a pan and then put the pan in the dishwasher. The...
We talk a lot about fat, grease & oil and how they can damage your septic tank, treatment plant or pumping station on the ASL Limited blog. So we thought we would talk about the solutions – the steps you could take to prevent the build-up of fats, grease & oils in your drainage and private sewage systems. Whether you...
We understand no one intentionally puts fat down our drains. We also understand that many people may not realize what contributes to the fat that does get in our drains. The fact that fat is getting in is not debatable. We see it congealed around the float switches of a pumping station or the wheel of a treatment plant...
If you have a blocked drain there are many problems it could cause and the longer it’s left the more apparent those problems will be. So when you can’t clear it yourself and it’s time to call the professionals how much should you expect to pay? In this article on Checkatrade they provide a table of average costs for...
Having listened to the Rivers Trust Annual conference this month, I am finding myself more motivated than ever to share an understanding of surface water drainage. There were so many great discussions around how to improve the quality and function of our rivers so if you have time to listen you can view the full two...
The average price of an emergency call out to unblock a drain in the UK is £175 according to Checkatrade's 2022 article but we can only speak for ourselves because we don't charge half that amount! They say "An average emergency call-out charge is £175. Drain rodding should cost around £80. The average drain jetting...
We are a local, family-run business – established in 1998 – passionate about excellent customer service and unrivalled quality. Being a family-run business, the passion that drives the owner – Gerry Rowe – to deliver long-term drainage solutions that benefit both customers and the environment alike flows through the...
When you need drainage works for main sewer connections or septic tank installations, ASL Limited can help you plan the timescales required for the full job to be completed. In some cases, depending on where you are located, road closure permits or public road dig permits may need to be applied for and the lead time...
We genuinely would like to know what you think on this so we have left the commenting open to allow you to give us your instant feedback on this topic. What convinces us to take action? When a doctor tells us we need to stop smoking because our arteries are clogging with fat do we listen or ignore it? Would we spend...
The effects of fatigue on your tank. Pumping stations or septic tanks can experience fatigue, especially if they are used for anything other than what they’ve been designed for. A cheap tank can end up being a very expensive one. In the case of a pumping station, if the tank has not been properly installed, i.e. with...
