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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...
It started on a quiet driveway in Worplesdon, Guildford — a customer we’d known for years, always polite, always busy. The problem? They’d just called for the third time that year with a blocked gully. Nothing major, they thought. “Can you just jet it again, please?” But as we lifted the cover and watched the water...
It was a quiet Tuesday morning in Lower Bourne when one of our long-term customers phoned with a simple message: “The treatment-plant alarm’s going off — but everything looks fine.” That single beep was the start of a story that explains why preventative care matters more than anything else in the drainage world. The...
Why Septic Tanks Matter When Selling a Home If your property has a septic tank, you must make sure it complies with the General Binding Rules that came into effect in January 2020. These rules are still in force today. If you are planning to sell your house, the system must meet these standards before you can legally...
Why You Shouldn’t Delay Emptying Your Septic Tank or Treatment Plant Times are tough right now. We know many households are cutting back, and it’s tempting to stretch the time between emptying your septic tank or treatment plant. But delaying can end up costing far more in the long run - sometimes tens of thousands of...
Emergency unblocking, health risks, and why experience matters Blocked drains never occur at a convenient time. It is often: A Saturday afternoon Guests are expected Wastewater is overflowing The rods become stuck in the drain Here is what every property owner should know about drain rodding before attempting a do-it...
When it comes to drains, unblocking is only half the story. The real question is: why did it block in the first place? That’s where a CCTV drain survey comes in. At ASL Limited, we’ve been carrying out surveys across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and Berkshire for over 50 years. Whether it’s for a house purchase, repeated...
Lessons from the Ground, the Jungle, and the Jobsite Looking back, 10 years ago feels like yesterday until I remember everything I have learned since. The tools may have changed. The scale of work has grown. But what has stayed consistent is this: I am still learning. Still leading. Still building. Here are the lessons...
A Different Kind of Leadership I have often shared how success sometimes comes from stepping back and allowing the team to find their own solutions. At first glance, this approach can look costly and even counterintuitive to traditional management thinking. There are moments when it feels as though you are absorbing...
Is Learning Harder as We Age? Many people believe that learning slows down as we grow older. But is that true? My experience suggests the opposite. I could not read properly until I was 50 years old. Dyslexia held me back for decades, and from the age of 12 to 50, I did very little formal learning. However, in recent...
Leadership Beyond Job Titles My journey from unconventional beginnings to leading ASL Limited has taught me an important truth: strong, ethical leadership shapes everything. It is not simply about managing tasks. It is about building trust, fostering growth, and delivering exceptional results. At the heart of great...
