CLEARMASTERS
Blocked drains and CCTV surveys
We clear blocked drains at homes and businesses with high-pressure jetting and survey them with CCTV when problems keep coming back.
Learn moreMaidstone is Kent’s county town, on the River Medway, with a busy centre, large industrial estates and housing that has spread out in every direction. In town, our work is drains, grease traps, interceptors and pump stations on newer estates.
Around it lies some of Kent’s richest farmland, with orchards, farms and villages such as Boughton Monchelsea, Linton, Hollingbourne, Lenham, Headcorn and Marden, where a lot of homes rely on septic tanks, cesspits and treatment plants. North of the town is the chalk of the Downs; to the south, the heavy clay of the Low Weald, where drainage fields struggle.
The Medway and its tributaries flood in very wet winters, especially around Yalding. Our crews work in Kent most days and we answer the phone 24 hours a day.
Our Maidstone drainage and waste services
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Blocked Drains & CCTV Surveys
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Gullies & Interceptors
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Grease Traps & Commercial Waste
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Septic Tank & Cesspit Emptying
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Treatment Plant Servicing
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Flood & Groundwater Removal
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What we do for Maidstone customers
Interceptors and gullies on industrial estates
Industrial estates and depots around Maidstone need interceptors emptied and gullies cleaned. Our jet/vac tankers handle both, with waste transfer notes for every load.
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Grease traps for the town centre
Maidstone’s restaurants, bars and takeaways need grease traps emptied regularly. We set up a schedule and leave a waste transfer note every time.
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Septic tanks on farms and in the villages
We empty septic tanks and cesspits for homes and farms around Maidstone, and service treatment plants. On the Low Weald clay, regular emptying helps drainage fields last.
Learn moreLocal knowledge
Drainage around Maidstone: what to know
Chalk to the north, clay to the south, and a river through the middle.
Low Weald clay
South of the town, clay drains slowly and drainage fields often struggle in winter.
The Medway
The Medway and its tributaries flood in very wet winters, affecting low-lying homes, drains and tanks.
Industrial estates
Interceptors on industrial sites should be inspected regularly and emptied when needed.
Local to you
Areas we cover in and around Maidstone
We cover Maidstone and the villages and farms around it.
Maidstone · town and nearby
- Maidstone
- Bearsted
- Allington
- Barming
- Loose
- Coxheath
- Penenden Heath
- Shepway
Surrounding villages · where septic tanks are common
- Boughton Monchelsea
- Linton
- Hollingbourne
- Harrietsham
- Lenham
- Headcorn
- Marden
- Staplehurst
- Yalding
- Sutton Valence
- Detling
- Thurnham
Not sure if we cover you?
If you’re in or around Maidstone, we cover you. Call with your postcode and we’ll confirm.
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Why Maidstone customers use us
One team for town, industry and farms
Whether it’s an interceptor on an industrial estate or a cesspit near Headcorn, here’s what you can expect.
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One call for everything
Tanks, treatment plants, pump stations, grease traps and drains, all handled by one team.
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Accredited for commercial sites
SafeContractor, Achilles UVDB and RISQS approved, so we can get onto managed sites and meet your contractor checks.
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The right kit for the job
Tankers from 2,000 to 4,000 gallons, jet/vac combination units, CCTV survey kit and confined space teams for pump station wet wells.
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Paperwork done properly
A waste transfer note with every collection, and a written report after surveys and services.
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Day and night, all year
Emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a real person answering the phone.
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34 years in drainage
We’ve been emptying tanks and servicing systems since long before most of the kit on the market existed.
What our customers say
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Checkatrade
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4.9/5
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Scores as of September 2026
★★★★★We have been through a few differnt companies over the years due to folk being unreliable but Clearmasters have been excellent on all fronts. They have certainly been realiable, always quick to respond on comms and also very practical in thier approach and dealings with us. The folk who come to visit are always super friendly and very considerate of the neigbours, environement and not wanting to cause disruption - have not met a better firm to deal with in this capacity!
Checkatrade review Checkatrade · TN12
★★★★★Great service from the initial call to the guys that come out. And we’re at the house within 3-4 hours. That’s why we’ve always used them
★★★★★We use Clearmasters regularly for our cesspool emptying and can't fault them at all. Always friendly and professional, both on the phone and the drivers. Online credit card payment which makes life easy. Highly recommend.
How it works
What happens when you book
The same simple process for every job.
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Step 1
Tell us what you’ve got
Call us or book online and tell us what you need. For business sites, let us know about access and inductions.
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Step 2
We come out and do the job
We send the right van, tanker or engineer. It helps if:
- there’s room to park a tanker close to the tank, trap or manhole
- lids, covers and hatches are clear and easy to find
- you tell us about narrow access, gates or site rules before we arrive
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Step 3
Paperwork and the next visit
You get a waste transfer note for anything we take away, and a written report after a survey or service. If it’s a regular job, we’ll remind you when the next one is due.
Free, no-obligation quote
Get a quote for your Maidstone property
Tell us what you need and we’ll come back with a price. If something’s overflowing or flooding, call us now.
- Free quotes for one-off jobs and contracts
- Drains, interceptors, grease traps and tanks
- Waste transfer notes with every collection
Urgent?
03333 233566
Questions answered
Maidstone drainage FAQs
What businesses, farms and homeowners around Maidstone ask us most.
Do you clean interceptors on Maidstone’s industrial estates?
Yes. We inspect, empty and clean interceptors and gullies, with waste transfer notes for your records.
Why does my drainage field fail south of Maidstone?
The Low Weald is heavy clay that holds water. Fields there can be saturated through the winter.
Do you empty septic tanks at farms?
Yes. We empty septic tanks and cesspits for farms, cottages and homes all around Maidstone.
Can you help after the Medway floods?
Yes. Our tankers can pump flood water from basements and chambers, and we can check tanks and drains afterwards.
How often should a grease trap be emptied?
It depends on the trap’s size and how busy the kitchen is. We’ll suggest a schedule.
Can you come out at night?
Yes. We answer the phone 24 hours a day. Call 03333 233566 and we’ll tell you when we can be there.
Got a different question? Call 03333 233566 or send us a message.
Fully accredited & compliant
We're independently vetted and certified so you can trust who you're letting onto your site.
SafeContractor
Health & safety pre-qualification accreditation, verifying our processes meet recognised safety standards.
RISQS
Railway Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme — approved to work safely within the rail industry supply chain.
Achilles UVDB
Utilities Vetting Database membership, confirming we meet the utilities sector's supply chain standards.
Trading Standards Approved
Vetted and approved under the local authority's trusted trader scheme for honesty and fair dealing.
NADC Member
Members of the National Association of Drainage Contractors, the UK trade body for the drainage industry.
Registered Waste Carrier
Registered with the Environment Agency, so your waste is handled and disposed of fully within the law.