Septic Tanks in Newhaven
Septic Tanks for homes and businesses in Newhaven — from a family firm with over 33 years' experience across the South of England.
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Septic Tanks Experts Serving Newhaven
Properties off the mains sewer depend entirely on their septic tank or treatment plant — and neglect leads to backups, odours, ground contamination, and regulatory trouble. A&B Drainage Solutions provides septic tank services in Newhaven, backed by over 33 years' experience and fully equipped vans on every job. Our line is answered around the clock, and we typically reach Newhaven addresses quickly — day or night.
We provide septic tank emptying, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repairs, plus advice on the general binding rules that now apply to older tanks discharging to watercourses. Newhaven sits in East Sussex, where the public sewers are managed by Southern Water — if a problem turns out to be on the public side, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction. Newhaven's port and industrial sites suit our high-capacity jetting and tanker units.
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Why Choose A&B in Newhaven
Fully Equipped, Fully Experienced
24/7 Availability
Our emergency line is answered around the clock for drainage problems in Newhaven and the surrounding area.
Jetting, CCTV & Repairs
Every van carries jetting, HD CCTV, and repair equipment, so most jobs are completed on the first visit.
33+ Years' Experience
Three decades of domestic, commercial, and industrial drainage across the South of England.
Good to Know Locally
Septic Tanks in Newhaven: What to Know
General binding rules
Septic tanks in Newhaven must follow the Environment Agency's general binding rules. A septic tank must not discharge directly to a river, stream or ditch; if yours does, it needs to be replaced or upgraded.
Replacing a tank
A new septic tank or treatment plant needs Building Regulations approval through Lewes District Council building control. Where a public sewer is within reach, connecting to Southern Water's network may be an option.
Local Drainage Guide
Who's Responsible for Your Drain in Newhaven?
Your own drain
Pipes that serve only your property and sit inside your boundary are yours to maintain. Many home insurance policies cover accidental damage to them.
Shared drains & public sewers
Since October 2011, drains shared with neighbours or running beyond your boundary are usually public sewers. In Newhaven these belong to Southern Water, so faults on them can be reported to Southern Water free of charge.
Road drains & gullies
East Sussex County Council is responsible for road gullies and surface water on public roads in Newhaven.
New drains, soakaways & septic tanks
New drainage work needs Building Regulations approval through Lewes District Council building control or a registered building control approver. Septic tanks and treatment plants must also meet the Environment Agency's general binding rules.
Not sure which applies? A CCTV drain survey shows exactly where your pipes end and the public sewer begins.Local authority details checked October 2026.
Septic Tanks in Newhaven
Septic Tanks Newhaven FAQs
Yes. A&B Drainage Solutions provides septic tank services in Newhaven for homes and businesses. Newhaven's port and industrial sites suit our high-capacity jetting and tanker units. Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected] to book.
Need Septic Tanks in Newhaven?
Call 01256 688 650 or email [email protected]