Tanker Services

What Are Vacuum Tanker Services?

A vacuum tanker is a specialist vehicle fitted with a powerful suction pump and a large storage tank. It's used to remove large volumes of liquid waste, sludge, silt, grease, and effluent from drainage systems, tanks, and chambers that cannot be cleared by standard drain jetting alone. The tanker connects to the access point, and the powerful vacuum draws the waste directly into the sealed storage tank on the vehicle — quickly, cleanly, and with minimal disruption to your site.

Once the waste has been collected, it is transported to a licensed waste treatment facility where it is processed and disposed of in full compliance with environmental regulations. As licensed waste carriers, we provide full documentation for every load — essential for businesses that need to demonstrate compliance with environmental health and waste management legislation.

Grease Trap Cleaning — When & How Often?

Grease traps are installed in commercial kitchens, restaurants, hotels, and food processing facilities to intercept fats, oils, and grease before they enter the main drainage system. Over time, the grease trap fills up and must be emptied and cleaned — if it's neglected, grease overflows into the drains, causing blockages, foul odours, and potential environmental health violations.

How often your grease trap needs cleaning depends on the size of the trap and the volume of food waste your business produces. As a general guide:

• High-volume restaurants and takeaways — every 4–6 weeks
• Medium-volume cafes and pubs — every 6–12 weeks
• Low-volume food businesses — every 3–6 months
• Food processing facilities — frequency depends on production volume; we can advise

We can set up a planned maintenance contract so your grease trap is cleaned on a regular schedule — keeping you compliant, preventing blockages, and removing the hassle of remembering to book. Contract customers receive priority response and detailed service records for environmental health inspections.

Septic Tank Emptying — When to Call Us

A septic tank treats and stores sewage from properties that are not connected to the mains sewer. Over time, the solid sludge at the bottom of the tank builds up and must be pumped out before it reaches a level where it overflows into the soakaway or causes the system to fail. A failing septic tank is not just unpleasant — it's a potential environmental and public health hazard, and can result in significant fines under environmental legislation.

Most domestic septic tanks should be emptied every 1–3 years depending on the size of the tank and the number of people using it. Signs that your septic tank needs emptying include:

• Slow draining sinks, baths, and toilets throughout the property
• Gurgling sounds from drains and toilets
• Foul smells inside the property or around the tank and soakaway area
• Wet or boggy ground around the soakaway — a sign the tank is overflowing
• It's been more than 3 years since the tank was last emptied

If you're experiencing any of these signs, call us on 07958 784011. We'll arrange a tanker visit at a convenient time and empty the tank thoroughly, leaving your system functioning correctly.

Silt Pit & Drainage Channel Clearance

Silt pits, silt traps, and drainage channels are designed to collect sediment, grit, and debris before it enters the main drainage system. They're commonly found on car parks, industrial sites, petrol stations, road drainage systems, and commercial premises. Over time, they fill up with accumulated silt and must be emptied to prevent blockages and flooding downstream.

Our vacuum tankers are ideal for silt pit clearance — the powerful suction removes even heavy, compacted silt quickly and efficiently. We work on all sizes of silt pit, from small domestic soakaways to large industrial drainage channels. All silt and waste is removed from site and disposed of at a licensed facility, with full waste transfer documentation provided.