Drainage system replacement in progress beside a rural house.

Replacing or upgrading your off-mains drainage system

If your septic tank, sewage treatment plant or drainage system is failing, outdated or non-compliant, we can work out what’s needed and deliver a practical long-term solution.

When your existing system needs more than a repair

Older off-mains drainage systems can stop performing properly for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes the problem is obvious; sometimes it only comes to light during a survey, building project or property sale.

Failing or damaged

Cracks, collapsed components, backing up or a drainage field that is no longer working as it should.

No longer compliant

The existing arrangement may not meet current Environment Agency or Building Control requirements.

Your needs have changed

Extensions, additional occupancy or a change of use can mean the existing system is no longer suitable.

Not sure whether your system is compliant?

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Installed drainage tank with a green access cover beside a house.

The right answer starts with the site

Replacing a tank isn’t simply a case of swapping one product for another. The condition of the existing system, ground conditions, discharge route, available space and how the property is used all affect what will work.

We assess the whole arrangement and recommend the most appropriate solution — whether that means a new sewage treatment plant, septic tank and drainage field, pumping arrangement or another site-specific approach.

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From assessment to reinstatement

01 Assess

We look at the existing system, the site and what the property needs.

02 Design & specify

We work out the right solution and deal with the technical detail before work starts.

03 Install

Our team carries out the works carefully, with the right equipment and site protection.

04 Reinstate & hand over

We complete the connections, reinstate the site and explain the new system.

Ongoing servicing and maintenance can then be handled by EnviroServ.

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Planned carefully. Carried out considerately.

Replacing an older system can involve significant groundworks, but that doesn’t have to mean unnecessary disruption. We plan access, protect the site where needed and work towards a clean, properly reinstated finish.

Need to replace or upgrade an existing system?

Tell us what you’re dealing with. We’ll help you understand the options and the right next step.