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A blocked drain is one of those problems that seems simple at first… until it keeps coming back. Many homeowners call out a company to clear the blockage, only to face the same issue again weeks later. At ASL Limited, we’ve spent over 50 years solving drainage problems across Surrey, Hampshire, Sussex, and Berkshire...
I remember when we had to work blind. You'd rod a drain and feel your way through. Feel the dip, the drop joint, or the blockage. Guess the distance. Hope for the best. Back then, there was no picture. No way to show the customer what we saw. Just a man with a rod and a gut feeling. A lot has changed in drain surveys...
Finding the right drainage contractor isn't about luck. It's about trust. Most homeowners only make this decision when something has already gone wrong: a blocked gully, a flooding garden, sewage backing up through the toilets, or a septic tank that's suddenly misbehaving. When the pressure is on, it's easy to pick the...
Why ponding water happens. When heavy rain falls, you expect it to drain away within a few hours. So when water lingers, forming puddles or even small "ponds" across your garden, lawn, or drive, it's a sign that your surface water drainage isn't working as it should. At ASL Limited, we see this every autumn and winter...
Blocked drains in rental properties can cause stress for both tenants and landlords — especially when it comes to the question: “Who should pay to fix it?” The answer is actually simple once you understand what caused the blockage . At ASL Limited, we’ve been dealing with blocked drains in homes across Surrey...
Blocked bathroom drains don’t usually happen all at once. They build up slowly — hair, soap, toothpaste, shampoo and skin oils collect inside the waste pipe until the water starts draining slower and slower. Before it turns into an overflow, leak, or a back-up into the bath or shower tray, here are safe steps you can...
If your drain is cracked, leaking or slowly collapsing, you don’t always need a full excavation. There’s a smarter, less disruptive option: no-dig drain repair , sometimes called structural lining or relining . ⚙️ What is Structural Lining? Instead of digging up the pipe, we: • Insert a resin-saturated liner into the...
When most people think about a blocked drain, they picture a toilet that won’t flush or a sink that refuses to empty. But one of the places a drainage problem shows itself is actually inside your home — through your washing machine, dishwasher, or kitchen sink waste pipe. Why appliances are affected Your appliances...
When you need a main drain connection, it's not just another job - it's a piece of work that requires experience, planning, and the right approvals. This is an area where many homeowners feel unsure, because it involves the boundary between private responsibility and public authority. At ASL Limited, we've specialised...
When your rainwater drain blocks, it usually doesn't start with a flood — it starts quietly. A bit of standing water after rain. A gully that smells earthy. A slow swirl that never quite clears. Most people don't notice until it overflows or floods their drive. By that point, it's not just a blocked drain — it's a sign...
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...
