SEPTIC TANK, CESSPIT AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SERVICES
A Septic Tank is simply one or more underground chambers constructed, usually of brick or fibreglass, that separates and retains foul solids, allowing the waste water to filter into a drainage field. This basic process fundamentally relies on the property having both free draining soil and sufficient level ground to site a drainage field. There is some basic treatment of the waste in the septic tank via an anaerobic process that reduces some of the solids and organics, but the treatment efficiency is only moderate and relies on a drainage field for further treatment.
The company is headed by our two directors who both have a great deal of on-site experience from a hands-on background. We pride ourselves on our customer service and are proactive in dealing with priority calls.
Sewage Treatment Plants
A sewage treatment plant treats foul waste from either a domestic or commercial property, to a standard so that it can be discharged directly into a watercourse, drainage field or with a permit to a soakaway. The discharge from a sewage treatment plant does not need further filtration from either a drainage field or by other means. The benefit of a sewage treatment plant is that it can be used in areas where ground conditions are unsuitable to receive waste from a septic tank, such as clay ground, a high-water table or a ground water protection zone.
A Cesspit is a large, sealed underground holding tank designed to receive and store foul waste water. The main disadvantage with a Cesspit is that the only way to remove the waste is with a suction tanker. This means that they can be very expensive to maintain, leading the homeowner to be very cautious about the amount of water they use. Cesspits are generally installed by the house builder, as at the time of construction there were no other options available to manage the property’s foul waste water.
Drainage Surveys
Independent Drainage are specialists in drainage insurance claim surveys, we have helped many homeowners get the cost of fixing their off-mains drainage problems covered by their building insurance. We will attend your property, gather and record the relevant evidence and produce a detailed drainage insurance report to exacting industry standards.
The company is headed by our two directors who both have a great deal of on-site experience from a hands-on background. We pride ourselves on our customer service and are proactive in dealing with priority calls.
Drainage Fields
A drainage field is designed to disperse and treat the outflow from either a septic tank or sewage treatment plant. It is constructed of rigid perforated or slotted pipework, which is laid in a clean stone surround with a membrane layer before covering with soil. The final effluent passes through the entire length of the drainage field, seeping through the perforations and into the clean stone surround.
Binding Rules
If you own, live in, or are building a property with off mains drainage it’s important you’re aware of changing legislation around septic tanks. In a bid to tackle water pollution, the Environment Agency has set out General Binding Rules, which mean you have until 1st January 2020 to replace or upgrade your system.
ABOUT US
Independent Drainage is the South’s leading specialist in off mains drainage. We install, repair and service Sewage Treatment plants and Septic Tanks across the South of England. We are a friendly and experienced team and provide unequalled service in waste water treatment to our clients. Our goal is to provide the most cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions to our commercial and domestic customers. Independent Drainage are British Water accredited ensuring that we are always up to date with the latest drainage legislation.
OUR TEAM
The company is run by our two directors who offer a great deal of on-site experience and knowledge. From our initial site visit to the final solution, you will be impressed by how efficiently we work through the process. We pride ourselves on our customer satisfaction and are proactive in the way we work, which allows us to provide an unbeatable service. Unlike the majority of other sewage treatment companies in the industry, we refuse to sub-contract but rather deal with each of our customers on an individual and personal level.
TANK INSTALLATION
Septic tanks are needed for anyone without mains drainage; so if you require sewage disposal, a septic tank is the best solution for you and your drainage needs.
DRAINAGE REPAIRS
Has your property experienced damp patches? Can you smell odours emanating from areas of your home and garden? Does your property suffer from subsidence? If so, then there may well be an issue with your septic tank requiring repairs.
2020 GENERAL BINDING RULES
If you own, live in, or are building a property with off mains drainage it’s important you’re aware of changing legislation around septic tanks. In a bid to tackle water pollution, the Environment Agency has set out General Binding Rules, which mean you have until 1st January 2020 to replace or upgrade your system.
AREAS COVERED
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Avon
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Berkshire
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Buckinghamshire
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Devon
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Dorset
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Gloucestershire
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Hampshire
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Kent
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Middlesex
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Somerset
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Surrey
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West Sussex
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Wiltshire
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