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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

What is surface water ingress?

Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

This is a photo of rainwater cascading from roof guttering.

Surface water ingress is the penetration of surface water into a system that it should not be entering. Rainwater or roof water entering a sewage system via cracked or damaged pipes, ill-fitted or damaged inspection chambers or intentionally plumbed methods can create all kinds of problems. Some of the problems caused...

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Top Tip for private sewage systems – tank de-sludge

Tuesday, 16 August, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

When you have your tank emptied, ask for it to be 'de-sludged' to avoid a large build-up of solids that will reduce the capacity of your tank and become impossible to remove with a standard tanker hose. ,

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A home buyer's drainage nightmare?

Wednesday, 21 February, 2024 Author: Gerry Rowe

A cesspit discovered by a homebuyers CCTV drainage survey unknown to the current owners.

Before you commit to buying a home, as you are aware, there are important checks that you need to carry out to identify the condition of the home. More home buyers are now recognising the importance of a home buyer's drain survey carried out by an experienced person (in all forms of sewage disposal). Experience in...

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Fed up dealing with recurring blocked drains?

Thursday, 28 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

A photo of our Darren with over 20 years experience in blocked drain clearance.

So you’ve had someone out to look at your drain, and they have attempted to clear the blockage, packed up and gone – only for you to find that the same problem repeats itself again and again! Are you fed up trying to find someone you can talk with to explain your problem? I’m glad to tell you we have a fully staffed...

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ASL Limited maintains drainage for homes and businesses.

Tuesday, 26 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

Main drain connections are one of the ways we help both our domestic and commercial clients. We also maintain, clean and service pumps and drainage for businesses on industrial parks, and large building sites. Doing these types of jobs requires operators that are supported and encouraged by the procedures we insist on...

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How do we stay motivated in drainage

Wednesday, 20 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

Our Gerry chatting about ASL Limited drainage experts at a Toastmasters meeting group.

Owners or managers in the drainage industry must strive to have employees that produce a top-quality service. In this inflationary time, I explain to my managers; that an employee valued (through the support that is given) produces the best work; is reliable, and tends to be consistent. To value an employee who is...

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Overflowing or ponding around your septic tank

Friday, 15 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

Ponding water in an inspection chamber before a septic tank.

We often attended properties to investigate their existing sewage system as a consequence of overflowing or ponding around the septic tank. If you are new to septic tanks and private sewage systems you can read more about them in our blog articles 'What is a cesspit?', 'What is a septic tank?' or 'What is a treatment...

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Example solutions for ponding water or backed up sewage.

Friday, 15 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

Ponding water or backed up sewage in your septic tank inspection chamber

Example options for a solution Recommendation – Option 1 (Additional tank) Preferred option Supply and install an additional 800 gal septic tank. Empty the contents of the existing septic tank with our waste tanker. Excavate and construct new soakaways using 8 ton of flint materials. Cover the soakaways with a...

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Collaboration is critical in-house and is a beneficial to our customers.

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

ASL Limited are fully authorised to close and work in main public roads.

Groundwork in a 20-mile radius of Guildford and Surrey. We have a waiting list for employees to join us. Managing and carrying out groundwork is more satisfying when employees can get on with their work and complete it in good time. Collaborating with a company from outside is difficult when they don't turn up; in the...

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Do I need a main sewer connection?

Monday, 4 July, 2022 Author: Gerry Rowe

A main sewer connection inspection chamber.

Main public sewer connections The majority of properties in this country are connected into an existing sewer, but not all properties are within reach of main drain connections. Commonly if a property is in a rural location – too far away to connect to the main public sewer – it may have its own private sewer system...

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