Sewage pump pit cleaning & removal in London
The main reasons to carry out pit cleans are to remove:
- Excessive amounts of grease and fat
- Tissue paper, such as paper hand towels
- Other foreign objects, such as plastic bottle tops
The problem
Why sewage pump pit cleaning is critical
From time to time pit cleans will be required, especially where there is a high presence of grease, fat and other foreign objects which find their way into a pit. The importance of keeping a pit clear is vital to avoid pumps clogging and failing. Pit cleaning is a service often overlooked by the consumer but is of great importance to keep pumping systems running efficiently and to prevent flooding.
Useful information
What's blocking your sewage pump pit?
Despite claims by many manufacturers stating their cloth-type wipes are flushable, they do flush away — however many don't bio-degrade like toilet paper and frequently cause blockages within pipes and pumps. The same applies to sanitary towels and similar products.
Educating building users about what should and shouldn't be flushed is one of the most effective ways to reduce the frequency of pit cleaning and extend pump life. However, even well-maintained systems will require periodic cleaning due to natural accumulation of grease and silt.
Wet wipes & non-flushables
Wet wipes labelled "flushable" do not bio-degrade like toilet paper and are a leading cause of pump blockages and impeller damage.
Grease & fat accumulation
Even in residential settings, grease and fat build up over time and coat pump components, reducing efficiency and eventually causing failure.
Foreign objects
Plastic bottle tops, sanitary products and other solid debris enter the system and collect in the pit, jamming pump impellers and causing costly failures.
What we do
Our sewage pump services in London
From routine pit cleaning to emergency pump replacement, our engineers handle the full range of sewage pump services across all London boroughs.
Pit cleaning & desludging
Full removal of accumulated grease, fat, wipes, silt and foreign objects from the pump pit, with all waste disposed of at licensed facilities.
Pump inspection & servicing
Thorough inspection of pumps, motors, floats, controls and pipework to identify wear and ensure the system is operating to specification.
Pump repair & replacement
Where pumps have failed or are beyond economic repair, we supply and install replacement units — fully commissioned and tested on site.
Emergency callouts
24/7 emergency response across all London boroughs for pump failures, flooding risk or sewage backup — call 0800 387071 any time.
Planned maintenance contracts
Scheduled pit cleaning and pump servicing on a regular basis, keeping your system compliant and preventing costly unplanned failures.
Commercial & residential
We work with housing developments, commercial properties, hotels, hospitals, schools and property managers across London and the Home Counties.
FAQ
Common questions about sewage pump pit cleaning in London
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Our other services
More from Eurorod London
From blocked drain clearance to CCTV surveys — our engineers handle the full range of drainage and plumbing across London.
Blocked drain unblocking
Fast clearance across London.
Root cutting & removal
High-pressure cutting — no excavation.
Emergency flooding
Rapid containment and clearance, 24/7.
CCTV drain surveys
Full surveys with written reports.
Pipe lining & repairs
No-dig structural relining.
Tanker sludge gulping
Industrial sludge removal.
Maintenance programmes
Planned drainage contracts.
General plumbing
Domestic & commercial.
Grease trap services
Cleaning, install & maintenance.
Rainwater pump systems
Install & maintain.
Fresh water booster pumps
Low pressure solutions.
Property managers
Dedicated solutions.
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