Septic tank & drainage repairs in Cornwall
When an off-mains system goes wrong it rarely picks a convenient moment. Septic tanks, treatment plants and drainage fields are diagnosed and repaired across Cornwall — from a one-off blockage to a failed soakaway.
Problems we fix
Backing up and slow drainage — often a full tank or a blocked outlet, sometimes a failing drainage field.
Smells — usually a venting, seal or maintenance issue, occasionally a sign of a bigger problem.
Failed or waterlogged drainage fields — assessment, repair or replacement to standard.
Treatment plant faults — pumps, blowers, alarms and electrics.
Diagnose before you dig
A backing-up system isn’t always a broken one — very often it just needs emptying and a proper look at the outlet. The cheapest likely cause is checked first, with groundworks only recommended when they’re genuinely needed.
Cost
Prices depend on your property and access. Get an indicative figure from our cost calculator, then call 01872 306777 for a firm quote.
Common questions
My drains are backing up — what should I do first?
Stop adding to the system (limit water use), and get the tank checked and emptied. Very often that clears it; if not, it points to a drainage-field problem that can then be assessed.
Where we work in Cornwall
Serving 20 towns and their surrounding rural parishes: