Professional Septic Tank Emptying
in Soham & East Cambridgeshire
Licensed liquid waste disposal specialists for homes and businesses.

Many homeowners only think about their drainage when something goes wrong. However, leaving your tank until it overflows can cause significant damage to your soakaway system and lead to costly repairs. Solids build up over time, and if they escape into the drainage field, they choke the soil and stop the water from draining away.
We recommend a regular schedule for septic tank emptying. Depending on the size of your household and the capacity of your tank, this is usually an annual job. By booking a routine tanker service with us, you prevent the sludge buildup that causes blockages. It’s a simple bit of maintenance that saves you a headache—and a lot of money—down the line.

Not all off-mains drainage systems are the same, and they require different approaches. Our engineers are experienced with all types of private drainage:

• Septic Tanks: These separate solids from liquids, allowing the liquid to drain away into a soakaway. They need periodic emptying to remove the sludge.
• Cesspits: These are sealed tanks with no outlet. They simply hold waste and need much more frequent cesspit cleaning and emptying as they fill up quickly.
• Sewage Treatment Plants: These are modern systems that treat the waste mechanically to produce cleaner water. They still require emptying and often need mechanical servicing to keep the pumps and aerators working.
  No matter which system you have installed, our vacuum tankers can handle the waste removal efficiently.

When it comes to sewage, you have a legal "duty of care" to ensure it is disposed of correctly. You can’t just trust anyone with a truck to take it away. Roberts Drainage Ltd is a fully licensed waste carrier, registered with the Environment Agency.
When we empty your tank, we transport the waste to a certified disposal site and provide you with a Waste Transfer Note. This document is your proof that you have complied with all environmental regulations. With the General Binding Rules becoming stricter, hiring a reputable, accredited company protects you from potential fines and ensures you aren't polluting the local East Cambridgeshire watercourses.

While our core focus for this service is providing septic tank emptying in Soham and the immediate 25-mile radius, our capabilities extend much further. We have a robust fleet of tankers and drainage vehicles that allow us to cover a vast area.
We regularly support clients across Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, Essex, London, and Kent. Whether you are a homeowner in a sleepy fenland village or a commercial site manager closer to the capital, we offer the same high standard of service. Our strategic location allows us to respond quickly to customers throughout the South East and East of England.