Tanks, treatment plants and pumps
Private and off-mains drainage near Farnham
Private drainage is a complete system: incoming drains, a tank or treatment unit, pumps or controls where fitted, and the discharge or drainage field. Symptoms and high-level alarms need to be considered across that whole route.
Warning signs
Private-drainage problems we can investigate
- A high-level alarm, pump fault or recurring control issue.
- Slow drainage or backing up at a property not connected to mains sewer.
- Concerns about a septic tank, cesspit or treatment plant.
- Wet ground, odour or poor performance around a drainage field or discharge route.
- Planned servicing and maintenance for a domestic or small commercial system.
How we approach it
Look at the system as a whole
- 01
Identify
Confirm the type of system, its main components, alarms and the symptoms being reported.
- 02
Inspect
Accessible drainage, tank, pump and control components are considered in the correct sequence.
- 03
Maintain
Immediate fault work and sensible planned maintenance are separated so priorities stay clear.
Who we help
Domestic and operational private systems
We take enquiries for household systems, landlords, rural properties, managed sites and small commercial premises. Tell us whether there is an alarm, loss of drainage or risk of overflow when you call.
Questions
Useful answers before you call
Is a pump station the same as a blocked drain?
No. Similar symptoms can result from a pump, float switch, alarm, control or downstream drainage problem, so the system needs to be checked in context.
Do you support sewage treatment plants?
Yes. We take fault, service and maintenance enquiries for domestic and small commercial treatment systems.
What should I do if a high-level alarm operates?
Reduce water use, avoid opening or entering chambers and call with the system details and alarm condition. If there is a risk of overflow, avoid using the affected drainage facilities.
What information helps when I call about a pump alarm?
Provide the postcode, system type if known, alarm condition, when it started, any loss of drainage or overflow risk, known access points and recent maintenance history.
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