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Septic tanks

Septic tanks

Septic tanks are predominantly used in rural areas for buildings that are not connected to the main sewer network. These tanks require regular emptying & management to ensure that they are kept in full working order. These measures will help to prevent the risk of faults resulting in the contamination of the surrounding area.

Septic tank emptying

In many cases a septic tank is often left untouched until a problem occurs. These issues are usually brought on by a blockage or damage resulting in leakage or an unpleasant smell. By this point it is often a very costly exercise to restore the septic tank to full working order.

It is advised by all tank manufacturers to regularly empty and maintain your septic tank. This will ensure the integrity of the system and in many cases avoid the need for a costly repair or replacement.

Safety first

If you use a septic tank you should always be mindful of what you dispose of through your tank. Avoid grease, sanitary towels, cotton buds or any other products that are likely to cause a blockage. These simple measures can help to avoid the need for a costly repair.

Safety first

Septic tank management

Drainage 2000 are a UK market leader within the drainage industry. We have over 20 years’ experience in working with both domestic and commercial clients. We can help to maintain and environmentally dispose of the waste produced by a septic tank. Our tankers and highly skilled team can come to you at a time that is convenient to empty, repair and maintain your tank. Speak to a member of our team and discuss a regular maintenance service.

Septic tank management

Frequently Asked Questions

Most septic tanks should be emptied at least once a year, although this can vary depending on usage and tank size. Regular emptying helps prevent blockages, overflows and damage to the system. Our septic tank team can advise when visiting your property to ensure no nasty surprises.
Common signs include slow draining sinks and toilets, unpleasant smells, pooling water near the tank or drainage field, and gurgling sounds in your pipes. If you notice any of these, it is best to have your system checked as soon as possible. Give us a call and we can arrange a visit to your property.
Yes, Drainage 2000 provides septic tank emptying and maintenance services across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire. Our team can attend regularly or on a one-off basis depending on your needs.
If a septic tank is not emptied regularly, solids can build up and cause blockages or system failure. This can lead to unpleasant smells, drainage issues and potential environmental problems. Routine maintenance helps avoid costly repairs and keeps your septic tank functional without disruption.
Yes, septic tanks in the UK must comply with General Binding Rules, which cover how wastewater is discharged and how systems are maintained. It is important to ensure your system meets these requirements to avoid fines or environmental issues.

What our customers say

5.0

From 23 reviews

David Parkin

Jul 25, 2025

Drainage 2000 provided excellent service with the attention to our blocked drain having previously appointed an engineer through Checkatrade and Able group. The visit organised by the latter(s) resulted in a disaster which caused a blockage in a different area, part of the drain. Able group refused to correct this having charged nearly twice the amount that Drainage 2000 charged. In no way will Able/Checkatrade be used again.

Kenton

Jul 11, 2025

The most hardworking man out there to literally deal with our shit. The man hole on our property was overflowing, couldn’t flush. They were out here within an hour. We had a caught drain pipe cleaner which didn’t help but after putting his hand down the gunk (which I could never do), it all got cleared by Simon. What a star. Would use him again and again.

Trevor Sharpe

Sep 26, 2024

Great service Definitely use this company again Andy was great explaining what he was doing and solved the problem quickly Five stars for the staff and their courteous and prompt service

Graham Bartley

Jul 8, 2024

I would recommend, the team at Drainage 2000 Ltd to absolutely anyone. From the initial call, with Laura at 9am regarding a blocked sewer drain. She emailed me within minutes with a quote for the work required, and within 2 hours Martin was at work on the drain, 20 minutes later the job was done and we had an operational drain again. On behalf of my wife and myself, we'd like to thank everyone at Drainage 2000, from Laura our point of contact, to Martin our expert engineer, to Trina in accounts. We were looked after professionally, and courteously at all times. An excellent service at a sensible price, we are very happy and would recommend the team to anyone. They will empty your drain fast, not your bank account.

Peter Hollingworth

May 18, 2024

Excellent service. You don't need anyone else.

Robert Wharton

Jan 16, 2024

Phone this morning, came in afternoon job done. Cannot fault thank you great service would recommend

Peter

Jul 3, 2023

Highly recommend, Laura at Drainage 2000 arranged an Engineer Simon to clear my drain, and inspect within the same day. Simon was very professional and Knowledgeable and dealt with my drain quickly.

Stephen Pickering

May 26, 2023

Excellent quick service, thank you

Michalis Ellinas

Apr 26, 2023

Excellent

Garth Allison

Nov 12, 2021

Called them yesterday to come out today. Andy called to let me know he was on his way and did a brilliant job. On time, on budget and a great job, highly recommended.

Lauren Heath

Apr 11, 2021

Called drainage2000 this morning for a badly blocked drain. Had Dynorod attend last night and tell me they couldn't fix it and would have to wait until Monday with no toilet or shower. Drainage2000 were here within an hour of calling and the problem was fixed an hour later. Considerably cheaper than the other company too! Highly recommended, fast and efficient service. Thanks guys!

Chris Allen

Dec 15, 2020

What an excellent service from start to finish! Turned up promptly were very polite, professional and helpful. I will certainly be using them going forwards and highly recommend Drain 2000 Ltd

Joan Pass

Jan 24, 2020

In our hour of needed this company not only answered their phone but also took the trouble to ring me back with a solution. Team were brilliant, cheerful and very professional on site. All fixed, survey and camera report followed. Whats not to like? Its a struggle to find a good team these days but this company is pure gold.

David Reuss

Jan 24, 2020

Happy with the service. Kept the house clean (had an inspection of soil stack from within the house at first). Plus inspection engineer made sure I understood what we was looking at. Good service - thanks.

Irene Bingham

Oct 21, 2019

Thank you to Drainage 2000 Ltd (and Andy, their very able and courteous operative) who came to deal with our toilet drain blockage on Saturday. We'd been trying to deal with it for four days prior and our plumbers couldn't manage to solve the problem for us. We'd also had a leak through our lounge ceiling (raw sewage) onto our carpet and furniture, which was horrendous to deal with - had buckets, towels, plastic sheets everywhere - the house seemed like a different place last week. Andy was here for two hours and managed to find the blockage with the help of the CCTV camera and then clear it - what a relief. Another great thing was his genuine consideration in dealing with our property and left everything back in order and in its original place. Worth every penny - thank you all so much! You're doing your neighbourhood and surrounding area a great service and we would recommend to anyone in a similar situation.

Gail Booker

Apr 11, 2019

We are so impressed with the speediness of Drainage 2000. They were contacted at 7.30am after being let down by another company and by 8am they were out and dealing with the problem. We were worried our drainage problems would affect the running of the school but the problem was all sorted by the start of school. The lady taking the call had fantastic customer service and the engineer attending was brilliant. A big well done and a massive thanks from all at Hasland Junior School.

Marc Bettison

Sep 13, 2018

Drainage2000 Ltd are a drain and sewer service company providing all your drainage requirements from blockage clearance and cleaning, septic tank emptying, cctv surveys, no dig drain/sewer repairs and excavations. With Drainage2000 Ltd excellence comes as standard. Why not give us a call we are always happy to help.

Steve Reaney

Jul 30, 2018

Service was spot on and cost less than l expected

Bill H

Jan 15, 2018

Fantastic! This is perhaps not the normal review. Our family dog went missing and after an extensive search of the local area she could not be found. The only other area that we could think of checking was a fox hole in our garden. All other drainage companies did not want to help. We contact Drainage 2000 and Chris and Ian came to our aid, used their camera to search the fox hole and we found our dog trapped inside. Not only did they help us to find her, they both stopped and helped us to dig her out of the hole. Cracking pair of guys who went above and beyond and a real credit to this company. Thank you

Kristina Porter

Apr 11, 2016

Excellent job, came when they said they would. Great guys Job well done!

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