Tuesday, 28 April, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Monday, 27 April, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Friday, 24 April, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Thursday, 19 March, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
At ASL, we provide a range of drainage services, from cleaning out or unblocking your pipes to repairing and replacing them at affordable prices. Below, we talk about drain lining, re-lining and no dig repair services as well as their associated costs. Our structural lining service The structural lining is a “no-dig”...
Thursday, 19 March, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Thursday, 19 March, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Wednesday, 18 March, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Friday, 28 February, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Thursday, 27 February, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
Monday, 27 January, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
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...
