Septic Tank Emptying

Cesspit Emptying SUSSEX

A cesspit is a covered pit with a lid that is used to gather effluent and wastewater from drains in kitchen and bathroom. The typical location of a cesspit is subterranean, protected by a manhole cover that provides access for local waste disposal teams to collect.

The cesspit will most likely be constructed from masonry, however our team at Totally Blocked LTD can also empty polymer cesspits and septic tanks like the Atlantis, Tricel Vento and Clearwater models.

How Do Septic Tanks & Cesspits Diverge?

Despite having the same function, septic tanks and cesspits actually differ from one another. The drainage system of a septic tank is made to handle liquid waste and then recycle it directly into the earth.

• An outlet to a soakaway runs from a septic tank as part of a wastewater disposal system.
• Cesspits do not drain or treat wastewater; instead, they hold it. Consequently, you should empty your cesspit tank more frequently than your septic tank.

In comparison with a septic tank, a cesspit tank must be drained more routinely. Monthly or biannual emptying will vary based on the dimensions of your home, capacity of the cesspit, and your family size. 

In order to avoid the overabundance of debris and waste, or the likelihood of spills, cesspits can also be maintained during these time frames; the typical practice is to empty them every six weeks.

Cleaning and Emptying Septic Tanks and Cesspits

So, how much does septic tank empting cost? Well, it depends on your system. A septic tank cleaning professionally can be costly, so you need to consider several factors when budgeting. One is whether you have a single-chamber or multi-chamber septic tank and how accessible it is.

The price of removing your septic tank will vary based on its size and the number of people living in your home. The amount of waste that must be cleaned and removed will determine how long it will take to finish the task.

Cesspit and Septic Tank Servicing

Totally Blocked LTD are experts at maintaining septic tanks and cesspits. In remote areas, or in areas where main drainage lines are not feasible, septic tanks, sewer systems, and cesspits are the most important techniques for managing wastewater and sewage. 

To maintain a good system lifespan, it’s crucial that homeowners who have these installations know how to be conscientious.

Tanks should normally be emptied or serviced biannually (twice a year), but this frequency depends on a variety of elements, including the architectural design, volume, number of people living in the home or site, soakaway, the groundwater, and the actual ground moisture. This is something to think about when planning an addition to a house for frequent visitors.

Contact our experts at Totally Blocked LTD to see how we can utilise the latest methodology and equipment to provide septic tank and cesspit maintenance services.