Fast, Clean and Professional Liquid Waste Collection for Sealed Systems.
If your property relies on a cesspit, you know that keeping an eye on the tank level is a part of daily life. Because a cesspit is a fully sealed system with no discharge to a soakaway or watercourse, regular cesspit emptying isn’t just a maintenance task, it’s an absolute necessity to prevent overflows and property damage.
At Canford Tankers, we provide a dependable, scheduled or emergency service to homeowners and businesses throughout Dorset and Hampshire. From the rural reaches of the New Forest to the coastal properties of Purbeck, we understand that a full cesspit can’t wait. That is why we prioritise efficiency, rapid local response times, and a mess-free service across both counties.
Serving Dorset and Hampshire Communites
From the coastal reaches of Purbeck and the rural villages of North Dorset to the historic heart of the New Forest, Canford Tankers is your local partner for specialist waste management. We are intimately familiar with the narrow lanes and access challenges found throughout rural Dorset and Hampshire. Our drivers are experts at manoeuvring modern tankers into tight spots with minimal disruption to your property.
We provide reliable, regular cesspit emptying in:
- South Dorset & Purbeck: Wareham, Swanage, Corfe Castle, Lulworth and Studland.
- East Dorset: Wimborne, Colehill, Canford Bottom, Ferndown and Verwood.
- West Dorset: Dorchester, Weymouth and the surrounding rural hamlets.
- Hampshire & New Forest: Ringwood, Fordingbridge, Bransgore, Lyndhurst and Southampton.
Managing Your Cesspit: What You Need to Know
A cesspit is essentially a large underground holding tank for all your household’s black and grey water. Because nothing leaves the tank except via a vacuum tanker, they require much more frequent attention than other off-mains systems.
- Frequency of Emptying: Depending on the size of the tank and the number of people in the property, a cesspit may need emptying every 4 to 6 weeks.
- Environmental Safety: Since there is no natural filtration, a leak or overflow can be an environmental disaster. Our high-power tankers ensure a total clear-out, leaving your system ready for continued use.
- Compliance: We handle the paperwork for you. As a licensed waste carrier, we provide the necessary waste transfer notes to prove your waste was disposed of legally at an authorised treatment facility.
Signs Your Cesspit is Reaching Capacity
Don’t wait for the warning alarm to sound or worse, for waste to back up into your home. Watch for these indicators:
- High-Level Alarm: If your system has a float-activated alarm, call us as soon as it triggers.
- Slow Toilets: If flushing becomes sluggish, the tank is likely nearing its maximum “holding” level.
- Ground Saturation: If the ground above the tank feels “spongy” or wet, it could indicate a structural crack or an overflow.
Why Choose Canford Tankers?
- Local Reliability: Being based in Wimborne means we are never far away when your tank is getting full.
- Transparent Billing: We offer competitive rates for regular collections, helping you manage the ongoing costs of a cesspit system.
- Modern Fleet: Our tankers are equipped with the latest vacuum technology to ensure a fast, odourless and mess free service.
For all your Cesspit emptying requirements, call Canford Tankers on
01202 880202
or complete our contact form to connect directly with a member of our friendly team.
What our customers say.
Delighted with the service my parents have received. Craig was very professional and courteous, with excellent communication skills. Thank you
Terrific job done renewing our main sewer drain and replacing two manholes. A really professional service performed from start to finish. Thanks to Darrell, Jay and his son Charles, and Ben the engineer.
Absolutely amazing service for my dad. Craig (I think that was his name) was so kind and friendly and sorted the blocked drains despite restricted access, dreadful weather and all kinds of tree roots blocking the drain. I don’t think the drains had been seen to for about a hundred years. Exceptional service, attended in less than an hour and was so sweet to my auntie and dad. One million percent recommended. Thank you
Thank you for such professional service yesterday from beginning to end. Calm and helpful telephonist followed by our engineer, Darren, who resolved our issue in the awful weather conditions. A great company to work with.
I have used Canford Drains several times over the years due to tree root problems in drains. I have always found them to be very professional and their staff very friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend them.
Excellent service! I called the number and within the hour, Gerry had turned up on my doorstep. He was very knowledgable, professional and efficient. He sorted the problem and found another one fixed that quickly too! Would highly recommend.
Very Professional Drainage Company, Highly recommended. Beware of unreliable competitors.
Someone came out the following day and couldn’t have been more helpful. They explained what they were doing and what the problem was. Excellent service, would recommend.
Fast, Clean and Professional Liquid Waste Collection for Sealed Systems.
If your property relies on a cesspit, you know that keeping an eye on the tank level is a part of daily life. Because a cesspit is a fully sealed system with no discharge to a soakaway or watercourse, regular cesspit emptying isn’t just a maintenance task, it’s an absolute necessity to prevent overflows and property damage.
At Canford Tankers, we provide a dependable, scheduled or emergency service to homeowners and businesses across Dorset and Hampshire. We understand that a full cesspit can’t wait, which is why we prioritise efficiency and local response times.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How do I know when my cesspit is full? A: Most modern systems have a high-level alarm. However, if yours doesn’t, you should check the visual levels regularly. If your drains start to gurgle or your toilets flush slowly, your tank is likely at capacity.
Q: Is cesspit waste hazardous? A: Yes. Raw sewage contains harmful bacteria and must only be handled by a licensed waste carrier. At Canford Tankers, we ensure all waste is safely transported and processed at a certified treatment facility.
Q: Do I need to be home for the emptying? A: As long as our drivers have clear access to the tank, you don’t necessarily need to be at the property. We provide a digital waste transfer note upon completion for your records.
Some of the areas we cover include:
Bearwood
Beaminster
Blandford forum
Boscombe
Bournemouth
Bransgore
Bridport
Broadstone
Brockenhurst
Burley
Charminster
Christchurch
Corfe Mullen
Dorchester
Ferndown
Highcliffe
Lymington
Lytchett Minster
Milford on Sea
The New Forest
New Milton
West Parley
Parkstone
Poole
Ringwood
Romsey
Salisbury
Shaftesbury
Southampton
Swanage
Upton
Verwood
Wareham
Weymouth
Wimborne
Winton