Choosing & Installing a Safe, Effective, Fully Compliant Wastewater System

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How do you choose an off-mains drainage system for your property that will give you trouble-free operation?  Kingspan Klargester can give you support at every step of the way, including inspecting your property, giving you professional advice on selection/installation, and handling the process of registration free of charge.  Plus, we can set up a tailored service plan for you to ensure your wastewater is managed safely for many years to come.

No one likes to talk about sewage.  We know that.  But if you need to manage your wastewater within the bounds of your property with a private/off-mains drainage solution, then make sure it is correctly specified, installed, and maintained.  Otherwise, it could quickly become a nasty health and local pollution hazard. 

Homeowners who cannot connect to the mains sewer and who rely on private drainage are legally responsible for the choice, installation and maintenance of their wastewater system. 

Septic tanks are the most commonly installed private drainage system but even if it’s one you inherited from the previous owners of your property, it may be entirely the wrong solution for your situation.  

Wrongly installed septic tanks discharge a nasty smelling effluent into the ground which can be both a serious health issue as well as highly polluting.  And if the septic is co-located with the household well, then there is an even greater incentive, to ensure you don’t directly pollute your water supply.  You could also be prosecuted.

We hear on a regular basis from customers who need help to rectify a problem following previous incorrect installations. Usually, the system has been installed by a local builder without any specialist knowledge of these tanks, and consequently the customer leaves themselves open to a multitude of issues such as illegal discharging, poorly fitted drainage pipe and even the tank itself popping out of the ground due to incorrect backfill

Navigating all the rules and regulations of off-mains drainage needn’t be a daunting task.  Whether you’re wondering if you can connect to the mains sewer, or concerned about an existing wastewater system, we can give you support right the way through, and entirely tailored to you and your needs.

First, we offer you a FREE initial consultation/assessment with one of our experts, including a site inspection.  Simply pick up the phone to us, or send us an email, and a personal advisor will be allocated to you.

If the advice is to manage wastewater onsite, you will be given details of what you need to install and where it needs to be sited on your property for maximum performance.   We can also offer you the chance to select from our range of high-quality, reliable wastewater treatment plants, all of which are fully compliant with  EN industry standards.

Before you install a private drainage solution, you will typically need to apply for a “permit to discharge” or consent to discharge.  If you choose a Kingspan Klargester wastewater solution, we can do the application for the permit to discharge on your behalf, including all the necessary paperwork, completely free of charge(!) making the process hassle-free.

We will also ensure that your wastewater tank is professionally installed by one of our network of accredited installers.

But as we’ve indicated, neither septic tanks nor sewage treatment plants should be considered a fit and forget solution.  They need to be maintained and emptied regularly by a specialist service team.  Our wastewater team offer an exceptional and cost-effective aftersales service to ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free, effective operation.

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