Septic Tank & Sewage Solutions

• Septic Tank Problems
• Septic Tank Regulations
• Septic Tank Conversions
• Septic Tank Installations
• Sewage Treatment Plants
• Ground Percolation Testing

We work on both domestic and commercial properties to ensure that if you are faced with a drainage, septic tank or sewage related problem, we can help sort it out. As a professionally run business we pride ourselves on the comprehensive services we provide and our high levels of customer satisfaction. Our staff have all been trained to the highest standards and are able to offer quick solutions to whatever problem you have.

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Drainage

• CCTV Surveying / Tracing
• Drainage
• Cold Water Supply Installations

Beacons Drainage are drainage specialists covering Wales and  the borders

Work undertaken for Local Authorities, Landlords and Private Customers.

ALL ASPECTS OF DRAINAGE REPAIRS UNDERTAKEN

Work undertaken for Local Authorities, Landlords and Private Customers

official installers in South Wales

Flooding

Flooding is one of the most common problems with septic tanks and there are many reasons which may cause a septic tank to flood. These can range from something as simple as an outlet ‘dip pipe’ being blocked to more serious problems involving the receiving soakaway system.

The effluent level inside a septic tank should be at the level of the outlet pipe.  In some instances either the inlet or outlet pipes for a septic tank can become blocked with materials such as fat or tissue.  If the inlet ‘dip pipe’ becomes blocked this would result in the foul drainage to the tank flooding, and this is more common in older traditionally built septic tanks.  If the outlet ‘dip pipe’ becomes blocked this would result in both the septic tank and incoming foul drainage pipe work flooding.  In some cases it is only necessary to clear the blockage with drainage rods.

The most common cause for a septic tank flooding is due to the receiving soakaway and not the septic tank.  If a soakaway fails and prevents the effluent from percolating through the ground this will result in the soakaway, septic tank and the foul drainage pipe work surcharging. In some cases having a soakaway ‘jetted’ can resolve the failure of a soakaway, but in our experience it is often necessary to have the soakaway replaced.

If you are having problems with your septic tank or soakaway, call us today to find out how we can help on
07817 322201 or email us