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Drainage Insights

An ASL drainage engineer in a confined space, inspecting water ingress in an older brick tank cesspit

When a Septic Tank Stops Being the Right Answer

Friday, 19 June, 2026

Modern sewage treatment plants are an efficient, long-term solution that ASL's drainage engineers can undertake

What can you do instead of a septic tank?

Friday, 19 June, 2026

A Septic Tank Is Not the Problem: Poor Maintenance Usually Is

Friday, 19 June, 2026

When to Repair vs Replace Your Sewage Pump: A Practical Guide for Homeowners

Friday, 22 May, 2026

The expert team at ASL, professional drainage engineers, Guildford, Surrey.

The Annual Drainage Health Check: What a Preventative Maintenance Plan Actually Covers

Friday, 22 May, 2026

Drainage engineer unblocking an outdoor drain using professional drain rods through an open manhole chamber.

How to Unblock an Outdoor Drain

Friday, 8 May, 2026

Outdoor drain partially blocked by a build-up of leaves, moss and garden debris inside the drain opening.

Why Does My Outdoor Drain Keep Blocking?

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

ASL Limited drainage service van parked outside the company's depot.

Where to Report a Blocked Drain?

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

photo of a drain blocked by wet wipes

What to Do if You Have a Blocked Drain

Thursday, 7 May, 2026

a digger holding up the treatment plant

Do you Need Planning Permission to Install a Sewage Treatment Plant?

Wednesday, 1 April, 2026

tree roots surrounding a drain inspection

Can You Claim Blocked Drains on House Insurance?

Wednesday, 1 April, 2026

What is the Biggest Cause of Blocked Drains?

Wednesday, 1 April, 2026

Do I Need an Environmental Permit for a Septic Tank?

Thursday, 18 December, 2025

Vacuum tanker, distance drainage

How Far From a House Does a Sewage Treatment Plant Need to Be?

Thursday, 18 December, 2025

Can I Install a Sewage Treatment Plant Myself?

Thursday, 18 December, 2025

Why Do My Drains Keep Getting Blocked? Hidden Causes & Lasting Solutions

Thursday, 18 December, 2025

Sewage treatment plants: common mistakes

Wednesday, 17 December, 2025

Blocked rainwater drains: causes and fixes

Tuesday, 16 December, 2025

How to spot the signs of a collapsed drain

Monday, 15 December, 2025

pitch fibre pipes can cause problems

Why pitch fibre pipes cause so many problems

Friday, 12 December, 2025

The truth about fat, oil, and grease in your drainage system

Thursday, 11 December, 2025

How often should you empty a septic tank or treatment plant?

Wednesday, 10 December, 2025

Drain shared with the neighbours: who’s responsible?

Tuesday, 9 December, 2025

Pump stations: what they do and why you might need one.

Saturday, 6 December, 2025

What to do about a smelly drain inside your house

Saturday, 6 December, 2025

freezing drains

How to prevent drains from freezing this winter.

Friday, 5 December, 2025

Why does my drain smell? (And how to fix it without panic.)

Friday, 5 December, 2025

What is a drainage channel, and why does it keep blocking?

Thursday, 4 December, 2025

Pump stations: the hidden dangers and why maintenance matters.

Tuesday, 2 December, 2025

drain mapping diagram

Drainage plans for my house: why they matter.

Monday, 1 December, 2025

CCTV drain surveys: why they matter more than people think.

Friday, 28 November, 2025

How to find the right drainage contractor near you.

Thursday, 27 November, 2025

Ponding Water in Your Garden or Drive? What Causes It and How to Fix It

Thursday, 20 November, 2025

Can a blocked drain affect washing machines and appliances?

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

ASL team holding a pump over a drain opening

Drain lining, relining and ‘no-dig’ drain repair costs

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

dirty sink blocked

How to Clear a Blocked Bathroom Drain (Safely)

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

Blocked foul drain caused by wet wipes flushed down the drain

Who Pays for a Blocked Drain in a Rental Property?

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

Does My House Have Surface Water Drainage?

Thursday, 13 November, 2025

Main drain connection: what homeowners need to know

Wednesday, 12 November, 2025

Blocked rainwater drain – causes, fixes, and prevention

Monday, 10 November, 2025

maintenance

What’s the difference between a rainwater gully and a road gully?

Wednesday, 5 November, 2025

Blocked Drain Responsibility: Who Pays for What?

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

Drain Lining vs Full Replacement: Which Is Right for You?

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

Main Drain Connections & Pumping Stations: What You Need to Know

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

Structural Lining: A Permanent No-Dig Solution for Damaged Drains

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

What Is a Septic Tank and Why Do They Fail?

Wednesday, 22 October, 2025

It Started with an Alarm – Lower Bourne, Farnham

Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

Preventative Maintenance vs Reactive Maintenance

Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

Promoting Preventative Measures – Efficiency in Action

Tuesday, 21 October, 2025

CCTV Drain Surveys: What They Show, Why They Matter, and How They Save You Money

Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

Drain Rodding: What You Need to Know Before You Attempt DIY

Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

Empty and Septic Tank Treatment Plant for Christmas

Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

Selling a house with a septic tank: Updated 2025 Advice

Wednesday, 8 October, 2025

What I Wish I Knew 10 Years Ago

Tuesday, 9 September, 2025

Learning at Any Age: Why Later in Life Can Be Faster

Monday, 8 September, 2025

The Unconventional Path to Profit: Why Letting Go Pays Dividends

Monday, 8 September, 2025

Drain Rodding Across Guildford and Surrounding Areas – 25-Mile Coverage

Friday, 5 September, 2025

Setting the Standard: What I Expect from Leaders at ASL Limited

Friday, 5 September, 2025

Unmasking Drain Drama: How Smart Cameras & Skilled Operators Save You Time and Money

Thursday, 4 September, 2025

The Ultimate Payoff: Achieving True Autonomy and Growth

Tuesday, 12 August, 2025

The Unseen Threat Lurking Beneath Your Road Gully

Tuesday, 12 August, 2025

ASL Limited Drainage: Your Guildford “One-Stop Shop” for All Things Drainage

Wednesday, 6 August, 2025

Effective Maintenance of Pumping Stations, Septic Tanks, and Treatment Plants

Wednesday, 6 August, 2025

The ASL Approach: Cutting Through Traffic Jams for Smoother Drain Connections on Public Roads

Monday, 4 August, 2025

General Maintenance & Surface Water Guidance for Treatment Systems

Tuesday, 29 July, 2025

Autonomy: My Ultimate Retirement Plan and a Profound Accomplishment

Monday, 28 July, 2025

The Benefits of Choosing a Medium-Sized Drainage Company

Friday, 4 July, 2025

Protect Our Water: What You Can Do to Help

Wednesday, 2 July, 2025

Stop Surface Water Sabotaging Our Rivers – Simple Steps to Save Our Seas

Monday, 30 June, 2025

Septic tanks - the hidden costs of private drainage systems and why a specialised survey is essential

The Hidden Costs of Private Drainage Systems: Why a Specialised Survey is Essential

Friday, 27 June, 2025

Protecting Your Home from Rogue Traders: The Benefits of Choosing a Reliable Company

Thursday, 26 June, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Private Drainage Systems: Why a Specialist Survey is Essential

Wednesday, 25 June, 2025

ASL Limited: Comprehensive Drainage Solutions

Tuesday, 24 June, 2025

The Effectiveness of Septic Tanks and Treatment Plants as Private Sewage Systems

Monday, 23 June, 2025

Are you prepared for a Sewage Emergency?

Wednesday, 21 May, 2025

The Hidden Costs of Private Drainage Systems: Why a Specialized Survey is a Must

Monday, 19 May, 2025

Why choose ASL drains

Saturday, 17 May, 2025

tank inspection chamber visual check

SEPTIC TANKS treatment plants: Cesspool with a discharge, or a clinker bed treatment

Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

Sewage Treatment Plant Installation: Essential Information

Wednesday, 14 May, 2025

private septic tank

Selling Your Property with a Private Septic Tank System? Disclose and Prepare to Avoid Costly Surprises

Monday, 12 May, 2025

Unified Excellence in Drainage: The ASL Advantage

Friday, 9 May, 2025

Septic Tanks Demystified – Understanding Maintenance and Lifespan

Thursday, 8 May, 2025

Fixing a Broken Drain Pipe in the Ground: A Cautionary Tale

Thursday, 1 May, 2025

private septic tank

Buying a property with a private drainage system

Friday, 18 April, 2025

What to Do if Your Outside Drain is Blocked With Mud

Wednesday, 16 April, 2025

Porosity Test for Septic Tank

Tuesday, 15 April, 2025

Broken Watermain

Watermains Repair Service

Tuesday, 15 April, 2025

CCTV Drainage Surveys

Monday, 14 April, 2025

Septic tanks - the hidden costs of private drainage systems and why a specialised survey is essential

Installing a Septic Tank with Land Drains in Sandy, Porous Ground: A Step-by-Step Guide

Friday, 11 April, 2025

Reasons why focusing on health and safety is to great customer service

Friday, 11 April, 2025

What is Road Gully Sucking?

Thursday, 6 March, 2025

The Importance of Expert Knowledge & Advice on Drainage

Tuesday, 25 February, 2025

Call ASL’s Blocked Drain Engineers Today!

Wednesday, 22 January, 2025

Septic Tank rules and guidelines. Maintained by ASL Limited.

A House Purchase Survey is cost-effective

Sunday, 19 January, 2025

Blocked Drains and the Environment

Friday, 10 January, 2025

☔️ Roof water into the private system

Hey, listen up! Water companies in the UK

Monday, 6 January, 2025

What can I do if my pump station has broken down?

Tuesday, 17 December, 2024

Doing Our Bit: How Every Home Can Help Stop Pollution

Saturday, 14 December, 2024

Blocked drains: what you need to know

Tuesday, 10 December, 2024

Sewage pump station emergency service

Monday, 9 December, 2024

Training our teams:

Friday, 6 December, 2024

Main Drain Connection: Expert Guidance from ASL Limited

Monday, 18 November, 2024

Flooded? Here’s how ASL Limited can help!

Tuesday, 5 November, 2024

How ASL Limited’s blocked drain engineers Are streamlining services for the future

Monday, 28 October, 2024

How long does a septic tank or treatment plant last after removing all threats?

Thursday, 24 October, 2024

Road gullies (private roads) – cleaning schedules that prevent flooding

Monday, 14 October, 2024

Clear road gullies this October to prevent flooding and damage

Tuesday, 8 October, 2024

The ASL Limited Drainage Blog

Monday, 7 October, 2024

Direct boring and leak detection: Protecting your home and water supply

Saturday, 5 October, 2024

Treatment plant, septic tank & pumping station inspection chamber lids.

Wednesday, 2 October, 2024

Cutting corners on your pumping station is just an illusion!

Wednesday, 18 September, 2024

Why is ASL so efficient and reliable?

Tuesday, 10 September, 2024

Delivering an effective main drain connection installation

Wednesday, 4 September, 2024

Installing a surface water soakaway: Step-by-step guide

Tuesday, 3 September, 2024

Understanding Road Gullies and Why Regular Cleaning Matters

Friday, 30 August, 2024

Selecting your specialist provider

Wednesday, 28 August, 2024

The never-ending cycle lurking below

Wednesday, 14 August, 2024

Why do my drains keep blocking up?

Friday, 26 July, 2024

3 reasons a build over survey of your drains would be beneficial

Wednesday, 24 July, 2024

5 benefits of proactively having drain mapping carried out with CCTV

Wednesday, 24 July, 2024

5 reasons to get a CCTV drainage survey

Tuesday, 23 July, 2024

Why connecting to the main drain is essential for your property

Monday, 22 July, 2024

How to deliver an effective main drain connection installation.

Monday, 15 July, 2024

Discover the magic of CCTV surveys with ASL Limited!

Monday, 1 July, 2024

Emergency tanker service: because emergencies don’t wait

Thursday, 20 June, 2024

Commercial maintenance: keep your business running smoothly

Wednesday, 19 June, 2024

How to get an accurate drainage estimate: don’t get caught off guard

Tuesday, 18 June, 2024

The complete guide to CCTV surveys: see what’s lurking in your pipes

Monday, 17 June, 2024

JOB | Fully experienced HGV sewage tanker driver

Wednesday, 5 June, 2024

The ‘tell-tale smell’ that shows surface water could be entering your private sewage treatment plant

Monday, 13 May, 2024

Environmental agency binding rules for septic tanks and cesspits

Friday, 26 April, 2024

Blocked drains – cleared in a thirty-minute window?

Wednesday, 24 April, 2024

Buying a property with a private drainage system?

Wednesday, 17 April, 2024

Other services offered by ASL Limited Drainage Specialists.

Tuesday, 9 April, 2024

Unblocking the Flow: Dealing with Blocked Drains at Easter

Thursday, 28 March, 2024

Are your drain gullies working effectively?

Wednesday, 13 March, 2024

Jo Lycett vs Sewage

Friday, 23 February, 2024

A Blocked drain. Or is it?

Friday, 19 January, 2024

How to know when to empty your small domestic Treatment Plant

Thursday, 18 January, 2024

What’s the difference between septic tanks and private treatment plants?

Wednesday, 10 January, 2024

A little blocked drain ditty

Monday, 11 December, 2023

Dyno-Rod and ASL Limited: Clearing the Path Together

Friday, 1 December, 2023

Gully Sucking FAQ

Friday, 24 November, 2023

Great camaraderie at work at Christmas time.

Thursday, 23 November, 2023

What to-do and not-to-do at Christmas time

Tuesday, 21 November, 2023

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence

Wednesday, 25 October, 2023

Septic Tank rules and guidelines. Maintained by ASL Limited.

Your Septic Tank is Your Responsibility;

Monday, 16 October, 2023

Road gully cleaning: essential insights

Monday, 9 October, 2023

Save money and stress: Uncover the secrets to proactive gully cleaning and drain preservation.

Tuesday, 26 September, 2023

Don’t Let Drain Disasters Strike!

Friday, 22 September, 2023

How a septic tank works using separation

Monday, 18 September, 2023

Is your private sewage system compliant with the relevant standards?

Wednesday, 13 September, 2023

How can we provide a Guarantee?

Tuesday, 12 September, 2023

Jack of all trades, master of none.

Monday, 11 September, 2023

Septic Tank Longevity

Tuesday, 22 August, 2023

Gully sucking tips for commercial drains contractors.

Tuesday, 8 August, 2023

Our efforts to mitigate inflation – Enjoy a 20% Discount.

Thursday, 27 July, 2023

Why Regular Drain Maintenance Saves You Money

Thursday, 27 July, 2023

Our Gerry explains the advantages of our blocked drains engineers

Monday, 24 July, 2023

Water Mains and Leak Repair

Monday, 3 July, 2023

How Chemical Usage and Runoff can lead to river pollution

Thursday, 29 June, 2023

How Improper Waste Management can lead to river pollution

Wednesday, 28 June, 2023

How Wastewater Discharge can lead to river pollution

Tuesday, 27 June, 2023

The top three links between households and river pollution

Monday, 26 June, 2023

Why it’s worth getting your drain unblocked!

Sunday, 25 June, 2023

Understanding Septic Tank Functionality and Waste Disposal

Tuesday, 20 June, 2023

Onion shaped septic tank

The Importance of Regular Septic Tank Maintenance

Monday, 19 June, 2023

About Drain Rodding

Thursday, 15 June, 2023

Is your private sewage system in the grey area pre -1983?

Wednesday, 14 June, 2023

Why has my septic tank drainage field suddenly stopped working?

Tuesday, 13 June, 2023

10 Reasons to Choose Our Blocked Drain Experts

Monday, 12 June, 2023

A house in the country with a small garden?

Thursday, 8 June, 2023

ground pollution caused by drain flooding

Do your future self a favour.

Thursday, 1 June, 2023

Why should you call an expert to deal with a blocked drain?

Tuesday, 30 May, 2023

The ‘tell-tale smell’ coming from your treatment plant…

Wednesday, 10 May, 2023

Blocked Drain Engineers

Monday, 8 May, 2023

Private Sewage Systems and how they are designed to work

Monday, 1 May, 2023

commercial services outside m+s

Advantages of using our blocked drains engineer.

Monday, 10 April, 2023

What a party pooper!

Saturday, 18 March, 2023

Can Macerated Solids be pumped to my treatment plant?

Monday, 6 March, 2023

Reactive Vs Proactive in the Workplace

Wednesday, 1 February, 2023

Official classification does not guarantee clean water for swimming.

Tuesday, 6 December, 2022

What kind of private sewage system do I have?

Wednesday, 9 November, 2022

Our Danny having passed his HGV Licence

Wednesday, 28 September, 2022

Understand how surface water is getting into our drains

Monday, 26 September, 2022

Saving our land, sea and rivers from pollution!

Monday, 12 September, 2022

Pumping chambers, why would you want one, and how do they work?

Monday, 22 August, 2022

Top Tip for private sewage systems – rainwater ingress

Friday, 19 August, 2022

Building and installing a strong waterproof sewage pumping chamber.

Thursday, 18 August, 2022

commercial services outside m+s

What is surface water ingress?

Wednesday, 17 August, 2022

Top Tip for private sewage systems – tank de-sludge

Tuesday, 16 August, 2022

A home buyer’s drainage nightmare?

Monday, 8 August, 2022

Fed up dealing with recurring blocked drains?

Thursday, 28 July, 2022

commercial services outside m+s

ASL Limited maintains drainage for homes and businesses.

Tuesday, 26 July, 2022

How do we stay motivated in drainage

Wednesday, 20 July, 2022

Example solutions for ponding water or backed up sewage.

Friday, 15 July, 2022

Overflowing or ponding around your septic tank

Friday, 15 July, 2022

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

Wednesday, 13 July, 2022

Do I need a main sewer connection?

Monday, 4 July, 2022

Drainage works in the main public roads: main sewer connections

Wednesday, 29 June, 2022

What size and type of treatment plant is right for my property?

Monday, 27 June, 2022

Why upgrade to a treatment plant?

Friday, 24 June, 2022

Why does the rate of fall of the pipes from the house to the treatment plant matter?

Wednesday, 22 June, 2022

Who cleans up a building site?

Wednesday, 15 June, 2022

How to produce employees who produce top-quality work

Thursday, 2 June, 2022

Is failing to prepare – preparing to fail?

Monday, 16 May, 2022

How fat and grease get into and build up in our pumping stations.

Wednesday, 11 May, 2022

Grease traps – catch the fat.

Monday, 9 May, 2022

“I don’t put fat down my drain!”

Friday, 6 May, 2022

The Average Cost of Clearing a Blocked Drain

Friday, 1 April, 2022

Drainage against pollution

Tuesday, 22 March, 2022

How much does it cost to unblock a drain in the UK?

Monday, 21 March, 2022

About ASL Limited’s ‘Why’

Monday, 14 March, 2022

Drainage works planning & timescales for main sewer connections & septic tank installations

Wednesday, 9 March, 2022

How ‘pushy’ should we be?

Tuesday, 1 March, 2022

Pumping station fatigue. Why they implode.

Wednesday, 9 February, 2022

The secret of a motivated team.

Thursday, 27 January, 2022

Keeping your head in the sand?

Thursday, 20 January, 2022

Who did we help in 2021?

Friday, 7 January, 2022

Are we causing public sewer drains to block?

Wednesday, 15 December, 2021

We need to talk about fat, grease and oil!

Tuesday, 14 December, 2021

How to stop fat, grease and oil going down your drain.

Monday, 13 December, 2021

What is a pumping station?

Friday, 10 December, 2021

How can structural drain lining reduce blocked drains?

Monday, 6 December, 2021

A recurring blocked drain

Wednesday, 1 December, 2021

Can toilet paper cause a blocked drain?

Tuesday, 23 November, 2021

Looking after your pump station

Monday, 22 November, 2021

Blaming & Complaining – The other people are not looking after the environment!

Friday, 19 November, 2021

Blocked drains can cause undermining/subsidence – what about insurance?

Monday, 15 November, 2021

When can’t a blocked drain be cleared for a fixed price.

Friday, 12 November, 2021

A blocked drain: is it that simple?

Wednesday, 10 November, 2021

Fixed price blocked drain clearance.

Monday, 8 November, 2021

ASL Limited’s ‘infinite game’

Thursday, 4 November, 2021

Blocked drain unbelievable prices!

Monday, 1 November, 2021

A simple block drain or a connection to the main public sewer.

Wednesday, 27 October, 2021

Blocked drain clearance in Guildford, Surrey.

Tuesday, 26 October, 2021

ASL Limited is ready for the HGV Euro VI Emissions Zone Extension; affecting our sewage tankers in order to empty, service and repair your pumping stations.

Friday, 22 October, 2021

‘Where’s the drainage report from the surveyor?’

Saturday, 28 August, 2021

Why do my drains smell bad?

Monday, 19 July, 2021

Why are Google reviews so important to businesses?

Tuesday, 13 July, 2021

How to use your sink plunger effectively

Thursday, 8 July, 2021

Rainwater is getting into your private sewage system!

Friday, 14 May, 2021

Sewage plant installation

Septic tank/treatment plant retention time

Wednesday, 5 May, 2021

Preparation and Planning to install a new sewage treatment plant.

Tuesday, 20 April, 2021

Domestic Drainage Services from experienced specialists.

Tuesday, 13 April, 2021

What is a Klargester septic tank?

Monday, 1 March, 2021

What is a Cesspit?

Friday, 12 February, 2021

Septic Tank Emptying

Tuesday, 9 February, 2021

The Best Products to Unblock Drains in Your Home.

The Best Products to Unblock Drains in Your Home

Friday, 1 January, 2021

How to prevent drain pipes freezing this winter.

Saturday, 12 December, 2020

How to maintain your treatment plant

Friday, 27 November, 2020

ASL installation of a private sewage system

What is a treatment plant?

Tuesday, 17 November, 2020

Drain blockage prevention and how to clear plugholes

Saturday, 10 October, 2020

Why does my toilet bubble?

Tuesday, 22 September, 2020

Do blocked drains cause rising damp?

Saturday, 8 August, 2020

What’s the difference between plumbing and drainage?

Monday, 13 July, 2020

drain repair work being carried out

How to clear out a blocked toilet drain

Saturday, 6 June, 2020

Is your house drainage system working correctly?

Tuesday, 19 May, 2020

manhole in need of replacement

Our Methods of Giving Your Sewer a Pump Out

Thursday, 30 April, 2020

Advice on Sewage Leaks

Wednesday, 29 April, 2020

Professional Sewer Unblocking Service

Wednesday, 29 April, 2020

What we have learned from drain inspections to give your drains a fighting chance

Monday, 27 April, 2020

How and Why Water Treatment Plants Need Maintaining

Friday, 24 April, 2020

Septic Tank Costs: Installations, Emptying and Replacements

Thursday, 19 March, 2020

Your options for sewage treatment plants

Thursday, 19 March, 2020

ASL's emergency response tanker, ready to empty septic tanks around Guildford, Surrey, and nearby areas.

How to know when to empty your septic tank

Wednesday, 18 March, 2020

How to unblock a bath drain

Friday, 28 February, 2020

What to do if your outside drain is blocked with mud

Friday, 28 February, 2020

A reminder: new septic tank regulations for 2020 and beyond

Monday, 27 January, 2020

Advice and help on how to unblock a sink

Friday, 3 January, 2020

What to do when buying a house with a septic tank

Tuesday, 3 December, 2019

Cleaning out drains blocked by cement

Monday, 25 November, 2019

How to Fix a Broken Drain Pipe Underground

Monday, 7 October, 2019

How we repair water mains at ASL Limited

Monday, 9 September, 2019

What’s the difference between cesspits and septic tanks?

Thursday, 8 August, 2019

What is a Septic Tank?

Monday, 22 July, 2019

How to save water during a heatwave

Sunday, 7 July, 2019

How to tell if you have a collapsed drain.

Tuesday, 25 June, 2019

Drainage building regulations and what you need to know

Thursday, 6 June, 2019

How do I find the drainage plans for my house?

How do I find the drainage plans for my house?

Wednesday, 29 May, 2019

If you’re getting brown water from your tap, here are some causes and what may be wrong

Thursday, 11 April, 2019

What is wastewater, where does it come from and where does it go?

Monday, 18 March, 2019

Information you are legally required to share about your private sewage system when selling your house

Wednesday, 13 February, 2019

How a percolation test should be carried out

Monday, 7 January, 2019

What to do if pipes freeze

Saturday, 15 December, 2018

What to check If you’re buying a house with a septic tank

Sunday, 11 November, 2018

ASL wast tank for gully sucking treatment

How to clear a blocked drain

Tuesday, 16 October, 2018

Blocked drains backing up the water in your shower? Advice for homeowners.

How to prevent your shower drain from blocking

Tuesday, 25 September, 2018

50 items you should never put down the drain and why.

Tuesday, 18 September, 2018

Surface water drainage – what it is and how to check your home

Monday, 10 September, 2018

Can drains unblock themselves?

Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

Everything you need to know about channel drain installation

Tuesday, 14 August, 2018

How to effectively save water in your garden.

Sunday, 15 July, 2018

Grease trap cleaning: 7 quick and easy steps

Friday, 13 July, 2018

Types of Water Damage | Help & Advice

Monday, 11 June, 2018

What is a Septic Tank Drainage Field, Soakaway or Land Drain?

What is a Septic Tank Drainage Field, Soakaway or Land Drain?

Wednesday, 6 June, 2018

How to unblock a u-bend in a drain

Sunday, 27 May, 2018

Lateral drains: everything you need to know

Monday, 16 April, 2018

Common causes of blocked drains and how we unblock them

Saturday, 3 March, 2018

Solutions for clearing your blocked shower drain

Tuesday, 12 December, 2017

Garden drainage solutions for your waterlogged property

Tuesday, 14 November, 2017

How to install underground drainage

Tuesday, 10 October, 2017

Smelly Drains: Causes, Problems and Solutions

Thursday, 21 September, 2017

Burst watermain repairs

Understanding Water Mains with ASL Limited

Monday, 11 September, 2017

What is a Drainage Field?

Friday, 25 August, 2017

What is a rainwater soakaway?

Friday, 25 August, 2017

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