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Experiencing a high level alarm, rising levels or an overflowing sewage pumping station ? Southern Pump Services Engineering Ltd provide rapid emergency call outs, tanker pump outs, jetting and full chamber cleaning across London. We restore safe operation quickly and prevent further flooding or pump damage.

24/7 emergency response · High level alarm attendance · Tanker pump out & jetting · Service agreements for domestic and commercial pump stations.

Pump Station Servicing and Maintenance – London

Routine servicing is essential to prevent emergency failures, high level alarms and pump blockages. Our planned maintenance keeps your sewage or rainwater pumping station running efficiently and reduces the risk of costly call outs. We recommend annual servicing for low use domestic stations, quarterly servicing for commercial or high use sites, and tailored schedules for critical installations.

For deeper cleans, we provide tanker supported desludging to remove fats, oils and grease (FOG), rags, wipes and sediment — the most common causes of high level alarms, pump failures and rising levels.

Pumping Station Service Checklist

Our engineers carry out a full mechanical, electrical and operational inspection. Every visit includes a photographic service report, recommended spares and any remedial actions required to prevent future alarms or breakdowns.

1. Lift pump(s), clean pump and check pump data plate
2. Inspect pump volute for damage
3. Inspect impeller for debris and damage; unblock as required
4. Check wear ring(s) for damage
5. Assess motor and pump bearing condition
6. Remove oil drain plug and inspect oil for water ingress (where applicable)
7. Refit oil drain plug with new Oring; refill or replace oil (where applicable)
8. Test motor windings for continuity and insulation integrity
9. Inspect motor cables for wear and water ingress
10. Check and clean level control floats and ultrasonic heads
11. Inspect pump lifting system for serviceability
12. Check operation of isolation and non return valves
13. Inspect wet well pipework condition
14. Inspect wet well and valve chamber including access covers
15. Inspect and service pump control panel
16. Adjust pump controls where necessary
17. Test all safety and alarm facilities
18. Measure earth loop resistance and electrical safety checks
19. Clean control panel
20. Inspect control panel kiosk condition (where applicable)
21. Clean chamber and remove items that could cause blockages
22. Optional: desludging via tanker pump out and jetting

Emergency Pump Station De-Sludging

High level alarm activated ? Pumps not running ? Rising levels or sewage backing up ? Our emergency response team attends immediately with a tanker to pump out the chamber, remove rags and FOG, jet the pipework and restore safe operation. We prioritise overflowing stations, basement pump rooms and properties at immediate risk of flooding.

Practical Tips to Reduce Blockages

• Avoid flushing wipes, sanitary products, cotton buds or kitchen towels.
• Reduce FOG entering the system from kitchens; install grease traps where possible.
• Use telemetry or alarm monitoring to detect rising levels early.
• Track pump run hours, amp draw and megger readings to identify failing pumps.

Before and After – Pump Station Service With Tanker Team

Example of an emergency tanker pump out and chamber clean — before and after images show the impact of removing sludge, rags and debris.

Need Your Pumping Station Serviced ? Need a Tanker with Jetting Facilities for Chamber Cleaning ?

Southern Pump Services specialise in the servicing, refurbishment and installation of foul water and storm water pumping stations for commercial, industrial and domestic use across London and the South East.

We provide reliable, cost effective pump station support, including:

• Emergency pump station repairs with rapid response

• 24/7 callouts for high level alarms and pump station failures

• Pump replacements and upgrades

• Full pumping station refurbishments

• Planned servicing & maintenance contracts

• Planned servicing with tankers equipped with high pressure jetting capability for full chamber and equipment cleaning

For pump station servicing, maintenance enquiries, or to arrange a site visit, contact our team on 0208 991 6650 and ask for the Service Department.

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