Septic Tanks & Off Mains Drainage Fareham
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Off-Mains Drainage Compliance Fareham
Ensuring full compliance with off-mains drainage systems in Fareham, UK, is vital for protecting the environment and meeting legal requirements.
The beautiful surroundings of Fareham highlight the necessity of properly maintaining off-mains drainage systems, ensuring they adhere strictly to all relevant regulations to preserve the area’s natural landscape.
Whether you’re managing septic tanks or sewage treatment plants, it’s important to follow both local and national guidelines for effective wastewater management. This not only helps to prevent contamination but also protects essential groundwater resources.
Boxall Ward specialises in supporting homeowners, businesses, and property developers in navigating the complexities of off-mains drainage compliance in Fareham. Our expert team offers tailored services, from detailed assessments and installations to ongoing maintenance, ensuring your system fully adheres to regulatory standards.
Rely on Boxall Ward for expert management of off-mains drainage regulations, ensuring the protection of Eastleigh’s environment for future generations.
Septic Tank Installation and Replacement in Fareham
Are you in need of professional septic tank replacement and installation services in Fareham?
Septic tanks, while generally reliable, have limited lifespans and can encounter various problems as they age. Structural issues often lead to septic tank failures, causing leaks and improper containment of wastewater. When this occurs, untreated sewage can infiltrate the surrounding soil, resulting in environmental contamination and breaching the General Binding Rules enforced by the Environment Agency.
Moreover, recent regulatory changes, especially the 2020 septic tank discharge regulations, require careful attention. As of 1st January 2020, any septic tank discharging into a watercourse—such as a river, stream, ditch, pond, or lake—must be replaced with a compliant sewage treatment plant. For more information on how the 2020 Septic Tank Rules might affect your property, take a look at our detailed article covering these updates.
At Boxall Ward, we specialise in delivering top-quality septic tank replacement and installation services, customised to meet the needs of clients in Fareham. Our dedicated team is well-versed in septic system maintenance and keeps up-to-date with all relevant regulations to ensure your system remains compliant and environmentally friendly. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our services and how we can assist you in maintaining a safe and compliant sewage system for your property in Fareham.
Septic Tank Repairs Fareham
If you have a previously installed sewage treatment system, cesspit, septic tank or, other form of wastewater storage, which requires attention please contact us in the first instance:
Septic Tank Survey Fareham
For comprehensive septic tank surveys in Fareham, trust Boxall Ward. Our skilled team conducts in-depth inspections to assess the condition and performance of your septic tank system.
We identify structural issues and evaluate environmental compliance, providing you with detailed reports to guide your maintenance or replacement decisions. With our tailored services, you can ensure your septic tank in Fareham operates efficiently and meets all regulatory standards.
Contact us today for expert septic tank surveys and personalised advice to suit your specific needs.
Groundworks Fareham
In Fareham, we offer comprehensive groundworks services. Our experienced team specialises in a wide range of groundworks projects, including excavation, landscaping, drainage, and more.
Whether you’re embarking on a residential, commercial, or industrial project, we provide tailored solutions to match your specific requirements. With a focus on exceptional craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail, we ensure your groundworks project is executed with efficiency and the highest standards of quality.
Contact us today for professional septic tank surveys and customised advice designed to meet your unique needs.
Certified Installers Fareham
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All Areas We Serve in Hampshire
If your area isn’t listed, we can still do the work – just call us on 01903 815 377 and we’ll be delighted to dicsuss your needs and our solution.
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Fareham Mains Drainage FAQ
In order for wastewater to be taken away from your property, it will be connected either to a network of pipes leading to a main sewer, or to its own private drainage system, also known as off mains drainage. These properties are typically situated in more rural locations where a connection to a main sewer is not possible.
Your sewage treatment plant has to be 5 metres away from trees, fences and hedges, 10 metres away from a watercourse or stream, and 50 metres away from any lake or foreshore. Last but not least, it has to be 7 metres away from your housing and 4 metres away from a wall or a building.
Areas we serve include: West Sussex, East Sussex, Hampshire, the New Forest, Surrey, Kent, Berkshire and parts of Wiltshire and Dorset. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, please contact us and we’ll be happy to advise.
There are three different types of tanks:
- Septic Tanks
- Cesspits
- Sewage Treatment Plants
Septic tank:
A septic tank does not have any mechanical parts, and it doesn’t perform any ‘treatment’ of the waste. Instead, the waste enters the tank from the property, then separates into three different layers. The middle layer of separated waste water then leaves the tank, typically into a soakaway system.
A soakaway system is typically a network of slotted or perforated pipes, which allow the waste water to percolate through the sub soils without causing a pollution.
The remaining contents of the tank are then removed at regular intervals by a tank emptying company.
Cesspit:
A cesspit is literally just a holding tank for the waste from your property. Waste goes in and stays there until the tank is emptied. There is no treatment of the waste that goes in. A cesspit will need emptying on a regular basis.
Sewage Treatment Plant:
A sewage treatment plant is the most modern form of off mains drainage tank.
Powered by an electricity supply, a sewage treatment plant provides treatment of the waste. This means that the waste water that leaves the tank is cleaner than that which would come from a septic tank. For this reason, it is allowed for a sewage treatment plant to discharge straight to a ditch or watercourse. An STP will also require emptying, but not as regularly as a cesspit.
Septic Tank: approx. every 3 years.
Cesspit: between every 6 weeks to every 12 months, depending on usage.
Sewage Treatment Plant: approx. once every 12 -18 months.
The manufacturers’ guarantee gives the lifespan of 25 years
No, all will need emptying at some point.
If you’re installing a new septic tank in a domestic or commercial property, you will need planning permission from your local authority. If you’re simply replacing an old one, however, there’s no need to seek further permission.
Government’s General Binding Rules.
You can read more about planning permission for drainage systems on the official Planning Portal.
The installation of new sewage treatment plants and associated drainage. We also specialize in all forms of groundworks.
From single house applications to multi-user commercial sites, we undertake all aspects of the installation from system design, excavations, electrical installation through to final landscaping.
We offer a tailored annual service agreement to provide scheduled service visits and call-out cover in the event of a problem.
South East UK: Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Sussex, Kent (South of the M25)
We have over 30 years’ experience in the drainage industry.
We are a relatively small, family run firm, and like to think we give a very personal service to our customers. Giving genuine advice without pressure to purchase.
Yes, all our installations are carried out to the very highest standards and fully comply with Building Control and Environment Agency requirements. All installations are completed using the government’s General Binding Rules https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/small-sewage-discharges-in-england-the-general-binding-rules/general-binding-rules-for-small-sewage-discharges-ssds-with-effect-from-2-october-2023
Certainly, we have installed a number of bespoke tanks which have had to be customized due to a lack of space or access issues.
All our tanks are installed to the correct manufacturers’ recommendations, surrounded in concrete with all the drainage laid to the correct fall for the site on a bed of 10mm shingle. An on-going service contract is offered with all new installations.
Call the office on 01903 815377 (or email on enquiries@boxallward.co.uk) and speak to our office staff who will be able to take your details. We can then arrange for Andrew Boxall to visit your site and discuss your specific requirements. After his visit a quote will be produced to provide a solution to your needs.
This is part of the annual service agreement. If the client does not have a service agreement we can attend as a one-off call-out for a fee. We work 5 days a week – Mon-Fri and commit to attend an emergency within 48 hours of the initial call.
