Gully Sucking & Gully Emptying

Gully Sucking & Gully Emptying Services

Alton Facility Services provides professional gully sucking, gully emptying and vacuum tanker support for commercial sites, car parks, yards, roads, estates, residential developments and drainage systems.

Blocked or silted gullies can stop surface water draining properly, leaving standing water, localised flooding, odours, debris build-up and avoidable drainage problems. Our tanker team removes silt, sludge, leaves, grit, standing water and debris so gullies can work as intended.

We support one-off gully clearances, urgent call-outs and scheduled maintenance visits across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas. For sites with repeat drainage issues, we can also combine gully sucking with CCTV drain surveys, high-pressure drain jetting and planned maintenance through Alton Assure.

Commercial Gully Sucking

Commercial gullies often collect heavier deposits than domestic drainage, especially on yards, loading areas, car parks and access roads. If they are not emptied regularly, they can back up during heavy rain and create flooding, slip hazards, odour issues and disruption to customers, staff or site operations.

We can attend for one-off clearance or set up a routine gully maintenance schedule. Where a site has repeated flooding, we can investigate whether the problem is limited to blocked gullies or linked to damaged pipework, poor falls, blocked surface water drains or wider drainage capacity issues.

Why Planned Gully Emptying Matters

Gullies often block gradually as silt, grit, leaves and road debris collect below the grating. By the time surface water is pooling, the gully or connecting pipework may already be restricted. Planned gully emptying helps reduce flood risk, keeps car parks and yards safer, and gives facilities teams better maintenance records.

For commercial sites, we can combine gully sucking with commercial drainage, drain jetting, CCTV drain surveys and planned drainage maintenance.

Scheduled Gully Maintenance

Planned gully emptying is usually more cost-effective than waiting for a flood or emergency blockage. Scheduled visits help keep drainage assets clear, provide better service records and reduce the risk of reactive call-outs during wet weather.

For businesses, estates and managed sites, Alton Assure planned drainage maintenance can include gully inspections, emptying schedules, drainage checks, jetting support and clear maintenance reporting.

Gully Sucking, Tanker Services and Drainage Support

Gully sucking often works best alongside wider tanker and drainage services. If the issue involves more than a blocked gully, we can support with sewage tanker services, cesspit emptying, treatment plant emptying, blocked drain clearance and drain repairs.

Service Area

AFS is based in Liphook, Hampshire and supports customers across Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas, including Alton, Basingstoke, Farnham, Guildford, Petersfield, Winchester, Haslemere, Liphook, Chichester, Andover and nearby towns.

Gully Sucking FAQs

What is gully sucking?

Gully sucking uses a vacuum tanker to remove silt, sludge, standing water, leaves and debris from gullies and surface water drainage systems. It helps restore flow and reduce the risk of local flooding.

When should gullies be emptied?

Gullies should be emptied before they become blocked or start holding standing water. High-risk areas such as car parks, yards, roads and commercial sites often need planned visits before heavy rainfall or seasonal debris build-up.

Do you provide commercial gully sucking?

Yes. We provide commercial gully sucking for business premises, industrial yards, car parks, estates, managed properties, roads and drainage infrastructure.

Can you help if gully sucking does not solve the problem?

Yes. If a gully blocks again quickly, the cause may be further along the drainage system. We can investigate using drain jetting, CCTV drain surveys and repair recommendations where required.