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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Here at ASL Limited, we specialise in water main installation, maintenance, repair, and replacement. Are you having problems with your water mains, or does your water meter continue to spin, despite no running water or signs of a leak? Well, our team of engineers can help get your water mains back up and running. What...
A rainwater soakaway is essentially a hole in the ground that holds collected surface water until it has a chance to naturally soak into the surrounding soil. Here at ASL Limited, we install soakaways and drainage fields in domestic and commercial areas throughout the UK. This article aims to provide insight to help...
Drainage fields are constructed entirely underground. They are a form of soakaway that disperses any foul wastewater discharged from your septic tank or private treatment plant. A drain field is a series of trenches containing perforated pipes and gravel or stone materials covered by a layer of soil. A drainage field...
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