Installation

 

Some homes and businesses are not connected to the main sewer pipe lines that run across the UK. These homes and businesses are often older or in remote locations. The houses will instead be connected to a septic tank, cesspit or sewage treatment plant.

How does a septic tank work?

 

The pipes that run from your toilets will take the waste all the way to your septic tank. Within the septic tank the solids are broken down by a process which involves bacteria and then periodically the tank is emptied. Usually a soakaway is installed beyond the tank and it’ll take the purified excess water to an overflow pipe. From the overflow pipe it goes into the surrounding soil while the remainder of waste deposit will be the sludge.

At Daily Drains we can install and maintain your septic tank and insure it’s regular working capability.

  • Maintenance – Our engineers are experienced when it comes to maintaining the tanks and can make repairs and remove blockages if needed.
  • Installation – We have a process in which having a septic tank installed will be a seamless process. We will advising the size and location of the tank andone which is value for money.
  • CCTV surveys We can use our CCTV cameras to inspect inside the tank as well as the pipe run leading to it.

When installing a septic tank there are factors taken into consideration. Such as the capacity of the tank being compatible with the amount of people in the building. Also to keep the tank a safe distance from buildings and choose a good location followed by having a soakaway.

With Daily Drains our engineers can offer guidance for the installation of a septic tank or can follow your lead. When installing the tank we’ll do it to the highest standard. We offer complete transparency to our customers, informing them of each step, also the work will be guaranteed.

Daily Drains always holds the customers interests first. That’s why fixed costs are provided upfront with no nasty surprises, so please do get in touch.

What Daily Drains Customers Say

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David Dewar
27 August 2026
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Very efficient and friendly service. This was the second time that Daily Drains had carried out repair jobs for us, and they fixed the problems successfully and efficiently both times. Highly recommended.
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Al
19 August 2026
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Micky arrived on time to perform mapping of all underground drains at the property. He showed me the live footage as he mapped the system and explained in detail to myself as it progressed. He was pleasant and took time to answer all my questions about other drain systems next to rear of property and cleared concerns i had about these neighering drain system. 100% Satisfied I would use again
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Jake Meldrum
27 July 2026
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Highly recommend. Shaun and Mikey gave me all the details and info I needed to make an informed decision about the works. Mikey was a pleasure to have on site, very professional and helpful.
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Nick Shepherd
13 July 2026
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After weeks of not being able to fix my blocked toilet problems (it was draining, just very slowly, and tried all the online “hacks” none of which worked) I called Daily Drains and they fully cleaned the blockage in the manhole, and also double checked with a camera. All done within an hour and peace of mind for cleaning the waste pipes!
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neil hunt
13 July 2026
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Excellent service,-Mikey was so polite and professional,he diagnosed the blockage and cleared it straight away. He explained how the blockage occurred and what to avoid doing. Overall I was very pleased with the outcome
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suzanne hellyar
13 July 2026
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Great service again! sorted my salons blocked sinks quickly and gave advice on preventing blockages. I definitely recommend Daily Drains!
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Allen Renton
15 May 2026
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Daily Drains have been fantastic. They've kept me informed of all the work they did on my property through videos and written reports. Really helpful because I could not visit the site in person. It was a good record to show to Environmental Health. I would not hesitate to use them again.
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Christine B
11 May 2026
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Very impressed with Shaun's professional approach, not just his work but his appearance, emails, and communication skills. He set put the options with fixed prices before starting the job. He was determined to resolve an unpleasant issue with my drains overflow and provided a report with photos, to help me escalate the problem to Welsh Water. I would highly recommend.
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Lisa Refaie
28 April 2026
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Excellent, prompt, friendly service. They not only cleared our blocked drains but also sent a camera down to check for any damage to the pipework and advised us accordingly. Highly recommended!
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Cara Dancey
20 April 2026
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Mikey was amazing brilliant service
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Cesspits

Emptying, Maintenance & Installation

If you live off the beaten track and are not connected to the mains then you’ll need some sort of tank to store your waste. You could choose a sewage treatment plant, septic tank or cesspit. Cesspits unlike sewage treatment plants and septic tanks don’t treat the waste they just hold it.

At Daily Drains, we have experience of installing the tanks as well as maintaining them. We can have it tailor made specific to your needs and just right for your property.

Installation

In terms of efficiency cesspits come quite low down the pecking order.  Septic tanks and sewage treatment plants being are usually the go to for those that live off the grid.  Cesspits can become costly having them frequently emptied. Occasionally there is no choice but to have a cesspit with other options just not being feasible.

The installation consists of a cylindrical chamber which is around 1 metre in diameter. The chamber is placed either 2 to 3 meters beneath the ground. The tanks will hold waste for approximately 45 days. They can be fitted with an alarm to alert you as to when it is becoming full.

Maintenance

Once the cesspit has been emptied we can conduct any repairs needed inside. With our high pressure jetter’s we can also flush out the pipes leading to the cesspit. The pipes do have a knack of becoming blocked a little more regularly than those feeding into the main sewers.

Whatever you need regarding cesspits we’re the company to call. You’ll have the reassurance of our engineers experience when it comes to all things drainage.

Want to talk to someone? Call us on

07399 560572

 

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