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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...
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...
Main drain connections and pumping stations: what you need to know. When you need a main drain connection or a pumping station, it usually comes at a time when other things are already going on: A new construction project A new extension is being built A septic tank or soakaway has failed A treatment plant is...
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...
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...
