CLEARMASTERS
Interceptors on industrial estates
Industrial estates and distribution sites around Sittingbourne and Kemsley need interceptors emptied and gullies cleaned. Our jet/vac tankers handle both, with waste transfer notes for every load.
Learn moreSittingbourne grew on paper-making and brick-making beside Milton Creek, and today has large industrial estates, distribution sites and new housing alongside its older streets. Those business sites need interceptors and gullies cleaned and pumps serviced, and new estates often rely on private pump stations.
Around the town, the orchards, farms and villages of Swale, such as Bredgar, Borden, Tunstall, Rodmersham, Lynsted and Teynham, have many homes on septic tanks, cesspits and treatment plants. North of the town, low marshes along the Swale stay wet for much of the year.
Our crews work in Kent most days and we answer the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Sittingbourne drainage and waste services
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Gullies & Interceptors
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Blocked Drains & CCTV Surveys
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Pump Station Servicing
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Septic Tank & Cesspit Emptying
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Treatment Plant Servicing
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Grease Traps & Commercial Waste
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What we do for Sittingbourne customers
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.
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Pump stations on new estates
New developments around Sittingbourne often rely on pump stations looked after by management companies. We service them and respond 24/7 when one fails.
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Septic tanks on farms and in the villages
We empty septic tanks and cesspits for homes, farms and orchards around Sittingbourne and service treatment plants.
Learn moreLocal knowledge
Drainage around Sittingbourne: what to know
Industry by the creek, orchards on the downs.
Industrial estates
Interceptors on industrial and distribution sites should be inspected and emptied regularly, with records kept.
Swale marshes
Low land along the Swale is wet for much of the year, which affects soakaways and drainage fields.
Orchards and farms
Farms and cottages in the villages are often off the mains, with older septic tanks and cesspits.
Local to you
Areas we cover in and around Sittingbourne
We cover Sittingbourne and the villages of Swale around it.
Sittingbourne · town and nearby
- Sittingbourne
- Milton Regis
- Kemsley
- Murston
- Bapchild
- Iwade
Surrounding villages · where septic tanks are common
- Bredgar
- Borden
- Tunstall
- Rodmersham
- Lynsted
- Teynham
- Newington
- Upchurch
- Hartlip
- Tonge
- Milstead
- Doddington
Not sure if we cover you?
If you’re in or around Sittingbourne, we cover you. Call with your postcode and we’ll confirm.
Nearby areas
Why Sittingbourne customers use us
For industry, farms and homes
Whether it’s an interceptor at a distribution site or a cesspit in Bredgar, 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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We remember so you don’t have to
Regular customers get a reminder when their next empty or service is due.
What our customers say
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Scores as of September 2026
★★★★★I have used this business for several years now and they have consistently provided outstanding service.. Every member of staff has been friendly, competent and professional. Very impressive.
Antony A. Google review
★★★★★Came out within an hour on an emergency call out. Great service. Fast reliable reasonable prices. Highly Recommended
★★★★★Our family have been using Clearmasters for years and are the only choice as far as we are concerned! All the staff are friendly, helpful and accommodating. Couldn’t recommend them highly enough!
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 inductions and access.
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Step 2
We come out and do the job
We send the right vehicle for the job. 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 Sittingbourne property
Tell us what you need and we’ll come back with a price. If something’s overflowing, call us now.
- Free quotes for one-off jobs and contracts
- Interceptors, drains, pump stations and tanks
- Waste transfer notes with every collection
Urgent?
03333 233566
Questions answered
Sittingbourne drainage FAQs
What businesses, farms and homeowners around Sittingbourne ask us most.
Do you clean interceptors at Sittingbourne’s industrial estates?
Yes. We inspect, empty and clean interceptors and gullies, with waste transfer notes for your records.
Do you empty septic tanks on farms around Sittingbourne?
Yes. We empty septic tanks and cesspits for farms, orchards and homes throughout the villages.
Who looks after the pump station on my new estate?
If the water company hasn’t adopted it, usually the management company.
Why does my soakaway struggle near the Swale?
Low land near the marshes has a high water table, so water has nowhere to soak away in winter.
How often should a septic tank be emptied?
For most households, about once a year. We’ll suggest a schedule after the first visit.
Are you available out of hours?
Yes. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 03333 233566.
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.