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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...
You may be able to clear a blocked bath drain by yourself, and we have listed some methods below if you wish to attempt this process. However, it is also possible that these methods will not work, and some can even cause further damage to your pipes if they are incorrectly performed. Please follow manufacturers...
Many of our customers, particularly those in rural areas with no access to the main sewage system, will have a septic tank installed somewhere on their property. As of 1 January this year, the General Binding Rules, which set the standards for septic tanks, changed, meaning that systems that do not follow the correct...
Home solutions for clearing a blocked sink drain pipe There are several home solutions already available if you need to clean a blocked sink drain pipe yourself. These methods include: Hot boiling water Drain snake Wet vac Chemical drain cleaners Plunger Cleaning the pipe Clean the U-bend It is important that you wear...
When buying a house, it would be prudent to have a house purchase survey carried out specifically for your drainage and include your private system. This will involve checking if it is discharging illegally or sending wastewater into the wrong type of ground and making sure that it meets binding rules for the type of...
When you are having your property renovated, there is a good chance that you are not thinking entirely about how it is affecting your existing drains. However, it may be beneficial if you do because it is easy for drains to become blocked by concrete or cement when building work is being carried out. This could be...
As industry experts, we recommend several stages when you plan to repair a broken pipe in your garden or anywhere on your property where your drainage system runs. Step 1: Locating your damaged pipe. To know what to do to fix a broken drain pipe that’s underground, you must locate it. We recommend a CCTV drain survey...
We specialise in water main installation and repair. Below are some of the factors you need to consider regarding water main repair services. Why water mains need repairing. Your water main is the main pipe bringing water into your home, so if it is damaged somehow, getting it repaired is very important. If you don’t...
The main difference is that a cesspit does not have an outlet and a septic tank does. The wastewater in septic tanks needs to be separated before it flows to the outlet and only discharges to the ground (not to streams or watercourses). A cesspit is a holding tank that can’t discharge. If you need to discharge to...
A septic tank is a private, underground sewage system with two parts, the tank and the discharge into a drainage field, for secondary treatment. The ‘drainage field’ can also be referred to as a leach field; land drains; or herringbone system; but all are the second part of the system that removes contaminants and...
This summer has been one of the hottest on record for the UK. News headlines have been full of heatwave reports and hose pipe bans. But despite the ‘excessive’ heat warnings, we were asked by a lovely couple having a drain installed in Bracknell, "how are we supposed to stay cool, keep our gardens watered, and save...
