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The ASL Limited road gully sucking tanker on it's way to a road gully clearance.
A rainwater gully and a road gully serve similar purposes in collecting and directing water, but they differ in their locations and specific functions: Rainwater Gully Purpose: Designed to handle water from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces around buildings. Location: Typically found on private property...

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A drainage field is a kind of soakaway used for privates sewage systems like septic tanks
A soakaway is the drainage system used to discharge wastewater from a private sewage system like a septic tank or domestic treatment plant. In this case, we are referring to a drainage field, also known as a land drain. Our experienced engineers can fix any problem you might see with your septic system. Please note...
An outside drain
A frustration that not many homeowners think about until it happens is the problem of the blocked drain. If your kitchen or bathroom sinks, shower trays or toilet bowls are not draining correctly, this could be a sign that the pipe is blocked. This could become complicated to get unblocked if the problem is located in...
A lateral drain connects up to the main sewage system.
What is a lateral drain? A lateral drainage system is a series of drain pipes connecting the main sewage system or public sewer network. Lateral drains are connected to the drains found on your property, but will most likely be found outside your property's boundary, often underneath a pavement or public road. However...
This image shows fats and grease collected and solidified in the drain being unblocked.
A particular worry for many homeowners is what to do if they find a blocked drain. This sort of problem can cause your drainage systems to run slower or even to back up and overflow entirely if left too long. The most common causes of blocked drains There are many reasons why drains become blocked, and we have labelled...
This is a photo of a septic tank with two separate chambers/tanks.
Many of our customers, particularly those living in rural areas, will have their sewage pipes connected to a septic tank installed somewhere on their property. This is most often because they are too far from the main sewage system to be connected. As long as your septic tank adheres to the new January 2020 regulations...
Do you know who is responsible for the blocked drain on your property?
One of the most frustrating problems found in a home is that of a blocked drain and the responsibility attached to get it fixed. The problem needs to be taken care of quickly and efficiently, in order to prevent it from causing more damage. However, before you begin making preparations to have all of this work carried...
Solutions for clearing your blocked shower drain
You can fix your blocked shower drain by yourself, and there are some suggestions we have listed below if you wish to try this. However, there is a chance that not all of these home methods will be successful, and some may even cause further damage if they are not carried out correctly. Please ensure to follow...
Garden drainage solutions for your waterlogged or ponding driveway
If your property’s ground is made of largely non-porous material (such as clay) or is located on a high water table, there is a higher chance of encountering waterlogging issues. How to tell if your garden is waterlogged The most common signs of a waterlogged garden are large puddles and sunken grass areas around the...
Underground drainage pipe installation by ASL Limited
One of the hardest jobs to carry out on a property is installing a new underground drainage system. Whether the land has been recently bought and needs developing, or if the property is old and needs a new underground drain pipes system, it can be frustrating, time-consuming, and potentially expensive if you do not...
Blocked drain outside a house causing foul smells.
Why does my drain smell? A common problem our team at ASL Limited receive calls regarding – blocked, smelly drains. While this may seem like a simple issue to fix, many people leave the problem unsolved, causing serious issues over time. While a drain from the outside might look clean and seem to run smoothly, the...

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