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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Taking care of your drains by being mindful of what you put in them can save you money by helping your drains last for a lot longer. Our experience with hundreds of blocked domestic and commercial drains has taught us that there are many items, foodstuffs, and objects that should never be put down the drain. So, to...
When it rains, all that water has to go somewhere. That's where surface water drainage comes in. It's the system that collects rainwater from roofs, driveways, and roads, carrying it safely away to soakaways, gullies, or public drains. But when it's not working properly, you might notice pooling water, damp patches, or...
In some cases, drains can unblock themselves depending on the nature of the blockage. For example, if your drain has become blocked due to tree root ingress, it will not be able to unblock itself (and require an engineer to conduct a CCTV drain survey to assess the problem and identify a solution). However, if your...
