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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...
Blockages in drains that are not cleared quickly or properly will eventually start to back up, which may lead to overflowing if the problem is not taken care of. This may not only result in a larger mess for you to have to clean up but may also mean a larger bill to pay for any repairs that are needed. You may be able...
At ASL, we take pride in all of our customer services, as we want to help with all the most frustrating and challenging aspects of taking care of drains, especially private systems such as septic tanks or treatment plants. This includes ensuring our customers’ sewers, drains, septic tanks, cesspools, and treatment...
Steps before attempting to unblock a sewer pipe The first piece of advice we would give is to think of your own health and safety. This means ensuring that you have all the protective clothing and gear needed when unblocking a sewer drain outside. This includes wearing overalls, gloves, protective goggles, something to...
A homeowner may not always be responsible for maintaining sewers around their property. Still, when you are in charge of them, it is important to get sewage leaks in gardens and homes repaired quickly to avoid further damage to your property and potential fines from the Environment Agency. If you’re unsure whether the...
Here at ASL, we have had decades of unblocking experience, repairing and carrying out CCTV drain inspections for customers across our serviced areas. As such, we have seen many different kinds of issues with a wide variety of drain types. This gives us an advantage, as we are bound to have seen any problems our...
The main reason why water treatment plants need to be maintained is to alleviate the risk of pollution. Water treatment plants typically need to be given the right environment to work the way they should. Once this environment has been established, the bacteria which lives inside your water treatment system should...
How do sewage treatment plants work? Sewage treatment plants work by using internal mechanisms and moving parts to break down solid wastes, separating it from the effluent's liquid part to produce a more environmentally friendly discharge. The wastewater and solid effluent are supplied to the primary tank, where they...
How much does a septic tank cost? Our charge for carrying out the supply and installation of a new septic tank will start from £5,000+VAT, including the costs of labour and all plants and materials needed. This price will also be subject to the availability of access, as well as ground conditions. If you need a test...
Many of our customers will often own properties in areas that may not be served by main public sewer lines. Instead, these homes or businesses will be served by septic tanks, which need care and regular maintenance in order to keep them in good working condition. This includes all repairs and emptying of your septic...
How to clear an outside drain blocked with mud or soil If you have a rainwater drain blocked with mud/soil, a couple of home solutions might work and help to clear specific blockages. These include: Clearing the blockage out manually Drain rods If you attempt to carry out work on a rainwater drain blocked with mud, you...
