Expert private road gully cleaning

Surface water ponding can quickly become a serious issue on private roads, leading to a range of problems if not addressed in a timely manner.

At ASL Limited, we understand the importance of regular road gully cleaning to prevent flooding, subsidence, and damage to both roads and nearby properties. Our risk-based approach ensures that gullies are emptied according to the type of road and the potential impact on surrounding areas, particularly lower-lying properties or gardens at risk of flooding.

We have identified gullies that tend to fill more frequently through years of surveys and based on this information, we have established a maintenance programme tailored to different needs: 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, or even 4 years. In urgent cases, we also offer an emergency one-day service. Whether it’s early morning or night-time, our 24/7 gully cleaning service is available to private homes, businesses, and industrial estates. We handle private roads, cul-de-sacs, and dead-end roads, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily routine.

One of the key benefits of working with ASL Limited is our proactive approach—we notify residents before carrying out any work, ensuring everyone is prepared. Depending on the road and circumstances, we may use two tankers working simultaneously and an extra team member to ensure gullies are emptied quickly and efficiently, without compromising on quality.

We also collaborate with local authorities to manage gully cleaning on public roads. Our New Roads and Streetworks accreditation enables our operatives to carry out excavation, drainage work, water and sewage connections, as well as backfilling and road reinstatement, all while using the appropriate road signs and traffic management systems.

Why gully cleaning matters for private roads

Ignoring surface water ponding on private roads can accelerate road deterioration, leading to potholes, cracks, and even lifting surfaces. In extreme cases, neglected gullies may cause surface water to seep into the ground around your property, increasing the risk of subsidence, particularly if your property is lower than neighbouring ones.

This is why we recommend coming together with your neighbours to maintain a regular gully cleaning schedule. Gully maintenance is an essential part of protecting your road, property, and community from the long-term impacts of surface water.

Get involved

ASL Limited invites you to take part in a decision-making process to secure the support of your neighbours and establish a maintenance plan for your private road. Consensus doesn’t have to be a difficult process—bringing your community together to discuss the importance of gully maintenance can be a positive and rewarding experience. After all, good neighbours build stronger communities by working together for the common good.

We encourage you to talk to your neighbours, raise awareness, and organise a meeting to discuss the benefits of regular gully cleaning. Together, you can reduce unnecessary expenditure on road repairs, prevent localised flooding, and maintain the quality of your private roads for years to come.

What happens next

If you would like to comment on these proposals or organise a meeting with your neighbours, please get in touch with us. We’re happy to assist you in creating a maintenance schedule that suits your road’s specific needs. For further information or to provide feedback, please visit our website and complete our survey by midnight on Tuesday, 5th November 2024.

Let’s work together to keep your roads and properties safe from avoidable damage caused by excess surface water. Call 0800 181 684.