Services for Your Septic Tank in Worthing

Our Septic Tank Services

Our services for septic tanks in Worthing include (but are not limited to):

• Septic tank emptying and cleaning
• Septic tank repair and maintenance
• Septic tank surveys and inspections
• Septic tank installations (both new and replacement systems)

We are fully prepared to provide these services to both domestic and commercial properties in and around Worthing, and as part of visiting your site to carry out an inspection we will also be able to explain the process further and make bespoke recommendations for your tank.

We also offer free call-outs and repair quotes, so you will never be charged for asking us to take a look when you are not sure what the problem is with your own septic tank system.

Our Reviews and Testimonials

We are proud of the services we provide, and we are happy to say that our customers are just as satisfied with our work as we could hope for them to be. Here we have provided an example of what one customer has had to say about our services:

“Sam has done a superb job of clearing the drains now on two occasions. Great communication about what the causes might be to help get to the root of the issue, not to mention coming out early on a weekend. Very professional and highly recommended.”
If you would like to see some more reviews and testimonials about our work, please see our pages on Checkatrade.

The Benefits of Installing a Septic Tank in Worthing

If your property is not connected to the main sewer line and you are not in a position to have a domestic sewage treatment plant installed, then your next best option is to have a septic tank installed. There are a number of benefits to doing this in Croydon:

• Your property tax will be reduced, as you will no longer be connected to a municipal sewer system
• Septic tanks are the second-most environmentally friendly private drainage system
• Septic tank installations carried out by BlockBusters have a general lifespan of around 40 years, so you won’t have to worry about replacing them for a long time

How Will Your Septic Tank Work?

Septic tanks are designed to “digest” organic matter, using bacteria to naturally break down harmful substances and separate solid waste from the wastewater that’s collected from a property. 

In the tank, oils and grease in the wastewater will float above the rest of the collected material and be collected behind effluent filters to stop it from moving through the system. The rest of the solid material will settle at the bottom of the tank as it’s broken down by the bacteria, forming a layer commonly called “sludge”. The rest of the liquid waste, meanwhile, will be able to flow more easily through the tank and out into a drainage field. 

The water that leaves the tank is far cleaner than the water that entered, meaning there is less harm caused to the environment by its release. Meanwhile, the harmful substances in the solid sludge left behind will need to be removed as part of cleaning and maintenance.

Septic Tanks and Your Responsibility

Legally, the operator of a septic tank system is responsible for its maintenance and all associated costs and fees. You are considered an operator by the UK government if:

• You own the property that uses the system
• You own a property that shares a system with other properties (in these cases, each property owner is considered equally responsible)
• You have a written agreement with the property owner that states you are responsible for the septic tank system

If you are unsure of any of your responsibilities regarding a septic tank on your property, the Environment Agency will be able to help. Contact them as soon as possible if you already have a septic tank, or if you are planning on having one installed and would like more information.

The Benefits of Installing a Septic Tank

If your property is not connected to a main sewer line and domestic sewage treatment plants are not an option, the next best option is to have a septic tank. There are a number of benefits to having a septic tank installed in Worthing:

• Your property tax will be reduced, because you will no longer be connected to a municipal sewer system
• Septic tanks are the second-most environmentally friendly of all the private drainage systems
• Septic tank installations carried out by BlockBusters have a lifespan of around 40 years, meaning you will not have to worry about replacing your tank for a long time

How Does a Septic Tank Work?

Septic tanks are designed to break down organic waste matter and harmful substances using bacteria, separating solid waste from the wastewater that drains out of a property.

In the tank itself, oils and grease in the wastewater will float above the rest of the collected material. These will then be gathered behind effluent filters to stop them from moving through the system. The rest of the solid material in the wastewater will be broken down by the bacteria and settle at the bottom of the tank, forming a layer commonly known as “sludge”. The rest of the liquid waste will continue to move through the rest of the tank and eventually be released into a drainage field (which you might also see called a “soakaway”). 

By the time the water passes out into the drainage field, it is far cleaner than it was when it entered the tank. This means it will cause less harm to the environment when it is released into the drainage field. Meanwhile, the harmful substances in the solid sludge left behind will have to be regularly removed as part of clearing the tank.

Get in Touch for Septic Tank Services in Worthing

If you need a septic tank installed for your property, or you already have one and it needs cleaning, repair, and general maintenance work, contact BlockBusters right away. We are confident that we can provide everything you and your private system need, with minimal disruption to your property and to your daily routine.

We are a reliable, fully-accredited company with years of experience in providing services in plumbing and drainage. If you would like to know more about what we can offer before booking a service for your property, please don’t hesitate to ask when you get in touch. Our team will be glad to speak with you about what we can do for your plumbing and drainage system.

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