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Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

Wednesday, 25 October, 2023 Author: Gerry Rowe

ASL Limited is 25 Years Incorporated in the drainage industry.

A Look at How Many People We've Helped in the Drainage Industry Incorporated in 1998, our journey in the drainage industry has been nothing short of remarkable. This year, we celebrate a quarter-century of dedication, hard work, and commitment to providing top-notch drainage solutions to our clients. As we mark this...

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Blog Articles

Does My House Have Surface Water Drainage?

Wednesday, 29 May, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn

Some properties have separate drains for surface water and wastewater. The property owner is responsible for checking their property’s drain connections and understanding where their surface water drains to, and why. Does my house have surface water drainage? One way to find out if your property has surface water...

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How do I find the drainage plans for my house?

Tuesday, 28 May, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn

As a homeowner, you may need a drainage plan for your property. The main reason you may need a drainage plan is to identify where all your drains lead to and whose responsibility they are. All our homes and the land they are built on have drainage passing underneath them. Knowing the structure of your drainage system...

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If you’re getting brown water from your tap, here are some causes and what may be wrong

Wednesday, 10 April, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn

Brown coloured water isn’t exactly what you expect to come out of the taps. While it may be alarming, if there is brown water coming out of your taps, it could signify several common problems. Why is the water in my home brown? There are a few factors that can cause discoloured water to come out of your tap. The first...

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What is wastewater, where does it come from and where does it go?

Sunday, 17 March, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn

Wastewater (also known as greywater) refers to all effluent produced by domestic and commercial properties. There are two main types of sewage: domestic and industrial sewage. Domestic sewage carries all used water from houses, and industrial sewage is wastewater from manufacturing or chemical processes. Once the...

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Information you are legally required to share about your private sewage system when selling your house

Tuesday, 12 February, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn

If you are selling your home and it has a private sewage system, there is information that you are legally required to pass onto the new owner. Sellers are legally obligated to inform buyers in writing whether or not the property is served by a septic tank, treatment plant or cesspit where they’re located, and what...

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How a percolation test should be carried out

Monday, 7 January, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn

This image shows a porous layer of soil beneath a non-porous layer of clay.

If you’re looking to have a soakaway system installed on your property, it is important to have the soil checked to ensure it’s suitable. To check whether the soil on your property is suitable, you may have to carry out a percolation test to avoid any problems before installing land drains or a soakaway installation...

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What to do if pipes freeze

Saturday, 15 December, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn

Frozen pipes can cause several problems in your water systems. To help you avoid expensive water main repairs during the colder months, we have several professional tips below, letting you know what to do if your water pipes freeze. Locate the frozen pipe. The first step is to locate the frozen pipe. You can do this by...

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What to check If you’re buying a house with a septic tank

Sunday, 11 November, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn

If you plan to buy a house with a private sewage system, it’s important you are aware of the regulations. While you may dream of living in the country, you will need to understand the world of private drainage systems. Don’t put yourself in a situation where you discover problems with your septic tank after you’ve...

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How to clear a blocked drain

Tuesday, 16 October, 2018 Author: Gerry Rowe

As experts in the drainage industry, we know how to identify a blocked drainage system and professionally clear the blockage. Below, we have provided a quick guide on some methods you can try to clear blocked drains around your domestic or commercial property. How to clear a blocked kitchen sink drain Blockages...

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How to prevent your shower drain from blocking

Friday, 25 September, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn

We had a call out recently to a blocked shower drain in Bracknell. This is a problem for many homeowners and causes slow-running, tepid, and pooling water that is very unhygienic. Unfortunately, when it comes to your shower drains, hair is the worst enemy and can certainly cause a whole host of problems, the main...

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