What is Septic Tank Emptying?
Septic Tank Emptying is the process of removing the contents from a septic tank via suction. A specially designed truck will use suction to remove the both the waste and the sludge from a tank via a hose inserted into the tank. Allowing a septic tank to overflow can be harmful to both the environment, and the plumbing connected to the tank so it’s incredibly important that the tank is emptied frequently. It’s generally recommended to have your tank emptied 1-2 times per year based on usage, but be sure to keep an eye on your tank and your general plumbing to see if you need it sooner than expected. It’s worth looking out for things like slow draining plumbing, weak flush or pipes backing up as this often indicates your tank needs emptying.
How Much Is Septic Tank Emptying?
Before committing to a purchase for their home or business, many people find themselves asking how much is septic tank emptying? Costs for septic tank emptying can vary based on a variety of factors including the type/model of the tank, whether it is a single or multi-chambered tank, and also how straight forward it is for the company to gain access. An average price for a medium to large size tank is anywhere between £200-£300, however if the tank is bigger it could go up to £400. It’s recommended to get a professional to quote you before making any decisions.
The 5 Cheapest Septic Tanks That We Offer
Clearwater 2800 Septic Tank
Starting at just £1,090.00 ex. VAT, the Clearwater 2800 Septic Tank is perfect for a household of up to 5 people and weighs around 165kg when empty. The standard invert for this septic tank is 500mm, but if needed, this can be increased to either 1.0m or a maximum of 1.5m.
Klargester Alpha 2800 Septic Tank
This 2800 litre tank is ideal for around 5 people, which makes it perfect for small to medium properties with up to 3 bedrooms. The tank is made of glass-reinforced plastic, which is light, chemically resistant and incredibly watertight to prevent leaks. It comes as standard with lifting shackles pre fitted to the tank to allow for easier offloading and positioning. Its flat base allows for both easy storage and positioning during installation. It also comes with both a pedestrian duty lid and a frame supplied with the tank as standard, so you don’t need to purchase one separately.
Clearwater 3800 Septic Tank
Perfect for bigger properties and up to 12 people, the Clearwater 3800 costs £1,306.00 ex. VAT, and can hold up to 3800 Litres / 835 Gallons. It weighs around 185kg when empty and comes with its own pedestrian duty chamber lids and frames as standard. It has a standard invert of 500 but can go up to 1.0 m for an additional £215 ex. VAT or a maximum of 1.5m for an additional charge of £333 ex. VAT. This tank also comes with completely free delivery to mainland England and Wales if required.
Tricel Vento 3000 Septic Tank
Starting at just £919.00 ex. VAT, the Tricel Vento 3000 holds up to 3000 Litres (659 Gallons) and is perfect for up to 6 people. It is made of high density polyethylene and weighs just 119 kg when empty. This tank not suitable for deeper excavations, instead suiting a shallower dig. One of the benefits of choosing shallow dig septic tanks is that they are much less costly to install as the installation takes much less soil disposal as well as a lesser excavation depth unlike more traditional tanks.
GRAF Carat-RS 2700 Septic Tank
A slightly smaller tank that’s suitable for up to 4 people, the GRAF Carat-RS 2700 comes with a 10-year warranty and comes with a free pedestrian duty lid that can be upgraded to a composite plastic loading lid suitable for up to 3.5 Tonnes for just £178.00 ex. VAT extra.
Explore Septic Tanks with Tanks for Everything
Tanks For Everything offer a huge variety of cheap septic tanks of all sizes for across the UK. With over 11 years of experience, our team have a vast wealth of extensive product information and technical knowledge to help you with even the most tricky of issues. Got a question about one of our products? Get in touch with one of our experts by calling 01174533020 or drop us an email us at [email protected].
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