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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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Septic tank installation guidelines and maintenance from ASL Limited
You are now called the operator For peace of mind, Let ASL Limited be your operator The quality and hygienic impact of your waste disposal on the environment at this moment, unless you've made alternative arrangements, is completely your responsibility. Any pollution caused by your septic tank draining into a...
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Gully drain maintenance packages for domestic and corporate properties.
Welcome to our comprehensive guide to road gully cleaning. At ASL Limited, we specialise in meticulously cleaning road gullies, whether on industrial estates or private properties. Residents of such estates usually have private arrangements to maintain road gullies, bearing the legal responsibility for their periodic...
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Gully drain maintenance packages for domestic and corporate properties.
September is here and soon to be gone; the leaves will come down larger than flakes of snow, and when they are dry, they will be crushed by traffic and people walking on them. Inevitably that will fill our road gullies easier and quicker with Autumn debris. I hear the estate owners say, “But we only had the road...
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Don't Let Drain Disasters Strike! Maintain your drains!
Maintaining clear gullies and preventing damage to drains is essential for properly functioning drainage systems. We are going to share a top tip every day over the next two weeks to help homeowners and property managers keep their gullies clear and prevent drain damage: Top Tip #1 - Regular Inspection: Conduct routine...
A septic tank being lifted into place during an installation.
Here is an easy-to-understand description of how a septic tank works using separation. A septic tank is a key component of a wastewater treatment system commonly used in homes and buildings not connected to a municipal sewage system. It works through a process of separation and natural biological decomposition. Here's...
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A simple diagram of a septic tank created by ASL Limited drainage specialists.
During a recent pre-house-purchase tank inspection, we discovered that the septic tank on the property was not meeting the requirements because it only had a single chamber and lacked the required separation to be considered a proper septic tank. Unfortunately, it was impossible to modify the tank by adding a partition...
12-month clear drain Guarantee
It seems our latest promotion of a 12-month guarantee has raised some confusion and apprehension among our social following and we would like to clarify what it means. In our years of experience, we know that there is always a cause for a blocked drain. The nature of that cause can vary, and in many cases, they can...
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An image of a Jack-in-the-box - Jack of all trades, master of none. Call a drainage specialist to get your drain unblocked.
With work loads fluctuating at this time, it is understandable that someone might be tempted to take up the offer to fix a drainage issue by the general building who happens to be thin on the ground for building work at the moment. But, is it better to have a general builder unblock your drain OR to hire a drainage...
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A picture of a filter for a private sewage system - this could extend the life of your septic tank to 20 years when fitted properly and maintained.
This blog post discusses the importance of proper wastewater management systems, primarily focusing on septic tank systems and how their longevity depends on various factors. 1. Ground Suitability: If a soil test reveals that the ground contains thick clay, it's unsuitable for a septic tank drainage field. In such...
Gully drains maintenance and repairs from ASL Limited
Four top tips for hiring a professional drainage company like ASL Limited for drain maintenance and gully sucking: Regular Inspection and Maintenance: When engaging a professional drainage company like ASL Limited, ensure they provide regular inspection and maintenance services for drains and gullies. Preventive...

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