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Thames Liquid Waste Disposal

Thames Liquid Waste Disposal

5.0(6 reviews)See reviews ↓·Oxford

About the company

Thames Liquid Waste Disposal is a family-run business with over 40 years' experience. It is an Environment registered waste carrier and holds full public liability insurance, with up to date RAMS and Health and Safety policies. The company operates a purpose-built 2,000-gallon vacuum tanker carrying up to 70 metres of reinforced hose. It provides septic tank emptying services for domestic septic tanks, cesspits, treatment plants, pump stations and welfare units.

The company serves homeowners, farmers, small business proprietors and educational establishments. It offers flexible scheduling and rapid response times for emergencies, and provides routine maintenance contracts and one-off clearances. Its service area includes Oxfordshire and surrounding areas, covering Banbury, Brackley, Bicester, Buckinghamshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Aylesbury and Oxfordshire.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Thames Liquid Waste Disposal is described by customers as a small family-run operation whose reliability and professionalism stand out, with several reviewers noting that the team consistently follows through where larger competitors have failed to appear. Ferdy and Louisa are named repeatedly as the people who handle jobs, and their prompt, friendly manner is a recurring theme. The core work covered in accounts is septic tank emptying, including the cleaning of ancillary components, and emergency call-outs when tanks have overflowed.

A point that comes up often is the speed of response, with one household describing an urgent emptying carried out the very next morning after making contact. Reviewers also mention that the crew goes beyond what was asked, arriving with well-maintained equipment and leaving the site tidy. Long-standing commercial clients describe a partnership built over years, valuing the consistent delivery and the straightforward way problems are handled. The family-business character and the personal service provided by Ferdy and Louisa are what customers return to, with many stating they would not use anyone else for septic tank emptying.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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steve hawkins5 December 2025

We have used Ferdy and Louisa of Thames Liquid Waste Disposal for many years now and the service they provide has always been prompt, professional and friendly. They will always go above and beyond if you’re suddenly in need of their help. I can’t rate them highly enough.

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will ford15 October 2025

I've been working with this company for years, and their reliability and professionalism are second to none. I highly recommend them—they are a small family run business that consistently deliver where the big-name competitors fall short. Unlike others who make promises and fail to show up, the team over at Thames Liquid Waste Disposal always follows through. We value the partnership and look forward to continuing our work together.

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Ross Wackett9 February 2023

Rare to find such a friendly, helpful and efficient company these days. Outstanding service. Highly recommended.

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Jenna3 February 2022

I needed an urgent septic tank empty and this Company went above and beyond, coming to the rescue the very next morning. I love to support local small businesses and this is a great example of a family business, which are also highly professional with super kit. Pleasure to deal with, and will be back next time we need an empty - will be recommending to my neighbours!

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Damon Howes22 October 2021

We had a crisis with an overflowing septic tank and Louisa and her husband came to the rescue! They went above and beyond to help us out and we can't thank them enough. We will never go anywhere else, highly recommended

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Daz R24 July 2021

Service was excellent - Over and above what was asked - prompt and amiable Would recommend this company without fail Emptied septic tank and cleaned ancillary components- Thanks good job guys

Septic tanks & sewage in Oxford compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Oxford are compared.

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1Haydons Drainage★ 5,015No
2Drain Gain Oxford Drains Blocked Drain Clearance★ 5,07Yes
3Thames Liquid Waste Disposal (this page)★ 5,06No
4Shotton Waste Services★ 4,77No
5The Septic Tank Store★ 4,19No
Contact
+441869811777thames-liquidwastedisposal.co.ukThe Willows, Cassington, Witney OX29 4DF
Working hours
Monday07:00–17:00
Tuesday07:00–17:00
Wednesday07:00–17:00
Thursday07:00–17:00
Friday07:00–16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed