Tank emptying, treatment plant servicing and drain clearance for homes, farms and businesses in Pulborough and the villages around the Arun and Rother.
Pulborough stands where the A29 crosses the A283, close to where the River Rother flows into the Arun. The old village is strung along the ridge above the river, and the Arun Valley railway line stops here on its way to the coast. To the south, the brooks stretch away towards the Downs.
Just beyond the houses, it’s a rural area of farms, woodland and small villages. Plenty of homes in the lanes around Nutbourne, West Chiltington, Stopham and Watersfield drain to their own system, so most of what we do around Pulborough involves septic tanks, cesspits and treatment plants. In the village itself, we also clear blocked drains.
Our crews work in West Sussex most days, and we answer the phone around the clock, every day of the year. Every load we take away comes with a waste transfer note.
More about septic tank emptying and treatment plant servicing in Pulborough.
Our tankers hold between 2,000 and 4,000 gallons, so we can match the vehicle to your lane and the size of your tank. We empty septic tanks and cesspits on a one-off basis or a regular cycle, and point out anything that needs attention.
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Our engineers service treatment plants of every common make at homes and farms around Pulborough. They check the blower, pumps and alarms, look at the treated water and arrange desludging, and they carry the parts that fail most often.
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We clear blocked drains in the village with high-pressure jetting. When a blockage keeps returning, a CCTV survey shows whether roots, cracks or a collapsed pipe are to blame, so any digging happens in the right place.
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When low ground near the rivers floods, our tankers can pump water out of chambers, cellars and tanks. Afterwards we can jet and survey the drains to make sure they’re running properly again.
Learn moreLocal knowledge
Sandy ridges and wet river meadows sit side by side here.
On the sandy ridge, soakaways and drainage fields usually cope. The sand also holds groundwater, so a failing system needs sorting quickly.
Homes near the Arun and Rother can see high water tables and flooding in winter, which leaves drainage fields struggling.
Fittleworth, Bury and Coldwaltham are in the South Downs National Park, so take planning advice before major drainage work.
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From the village and its hamlets to farms along the Arun and Rother valleys, we cover Pulborough and the countryside around it.
Pulborough · village and nearby
Valley villages · where septic tanks and treatment plants are common
Somewhere between the ridge and the river? Call us with your postcode and we’ll confirm we cover you.
Why Pulborough customers use us
Whether it’s a septic tank on the greensand at West Chiltington or a treatment plant near the river at Watersfield, here’s what you can expect.
We’ve been emptying tanks and servicing systems since long before most of the kit on the market existed.
Tankers from 2,000 to 4,000 gallons, so we can send a vehicle that suits your lane and your tank.
Our engineers and most of our tanker drivers hold current confined space entry certificates, and the engineers carry the most common parts.
Emergency call-outs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with a real person answering the phone.
A waste transfer note with every collection, and a written report after surveys and services.
Regular customers get a reminder when their next empty or service is due.
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★★★★★First of all the engineer attended site exactly on time and the slot had been within a couple of days of phoning. The required work was completed and the motor realigned to prevent future wear. The engineer also provided advice and a written report. I was not only impressed with the attention to detail, but the rates for the work were very reasonable - just parts (with a 12month warranty) and labour. There were no callout or other unfair charges on top.
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★★★★★I've used Clearmasters for at least 10 years and always find them reliable, helpful, knowledgable and great at what is a really unpleasant job! I won't use anyone else.
★★★★★I have used Clearmasters now for 4 years and the service has been excellent. Very punctual on the day and their planning team have always been very helpful in finding convenient dates to service and maintain our pumps and tanks. I recommend.
How it works
One simple process, whatever the job.
Step 1
Call us or book online and let us know what you need. A few details about your system and how we reach it help us send the right vehicle first time.
Step 2
Then we send a tanker or a service engineer. It helps if:
Step 3
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
Let us know what you need and we’ll send you a price. If your tank is overflowing or a drain is backing up, please call instead.
Questions answered
The questions we’re asked most often by homeowners, landlords and businesses in and around Pulborough.
The main village is, but many surrounding homes aren’t. If your water bill has no sewerage charge, you’re almost certainly on a private system such as a septic tank, cesspit or treatment plant. We can help locate it if you’re not sure where it is.
Flood water can fill a tank, lift a lid or wash solids into the drainage field. If your home is on low ground near the Arun or Rother, it’s worth having the tank checked and emptied once the water has gone down.
Yes, along with the rest of the RH20 area. Our crews are in West Sussex most days, and we’ll book routine visits at a time that suits you.
Because a cesspit is sealed, it fills with everything that goes down the drains. Depending on its size and your household, that could mean an empty every few weeks or every few months. A regular booking means you don’t have to keep watching the level.
They’re the Environment Agency’s rules for small sewage systems in England. They cover how a septic tank or treatment plant is installed, maintained and emptied, and where it may discharge. You can read them in full on GOV.UK.
Yes. We take emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Ring 03333 233566 and we’ll give you an honest idea of when we can get there.
Got a different question? Call 03333 233566 or send us a message.
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