Ashfield Effluent Services

Ashfield Effluent Services was established in 1987 and is a family-run business based in Sutton-in-Ashfield. It has over forty years of experience in waste management and drainage solutions. It is accredited by CHAS and WJA. Ashfield Effluent Services operates a modern fleet of 2,000–6,000 gallon vacuum tankers and serves Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. It offers septic tank emptying, cesspool and drainage services.

Emptying septic tanks and clearing outside drains are the tasks that customers of Ashfield Effluent Services most often describe, with the work carried out around Sutton-in-Ashfield. An observation shared by more than one reviewer is the reliability of the teams: operatives arrive when arranged and telephone the evening beforehand to confirm the appointment time. Reviewers repeatedly mention the friendliness and professionalism of named crew members, among them Chris, Craig, Ashley, Larry, Harry and Jay, who are praised for their polite and knowledgeable manner and for manoeuvring a large tanker skilfully down domestic driveways.

Advice on maintaining a septic system, the cleanliness of the process and a respectful approach to property are other themes that recur. Booking is described as straightforward, with one account of outside drains being unblocked within two hours of a call. Customers also note the service represents fair value, and several remark that they have used the firm for years, asking for the same operatives again. Handling of tank emptying and drain clearance is consistently described as quick, easy and tidy.