Fitted onto our advanced road sweepers, our gully emptying units are built to tackle even the most demanding drainage challenges. Whether it’s blocked roadside gullies, silty drains or general waste build-up, we clear it with precision using modern technology and proven methods. Every piece of equipment is thoroughly inspected before use, ensuring your job is completed without disruption.
Construction environments often deal with excessive runoff, heavy debris and blocked drainage, all of which can disrupt daily operations. That’s where our gully cleaning service proves essential. By clearing mud, rubble, and surface water, we help maintain dry, accessible ground for workers and machinery.
This reduces the risk of project delays, keeps your schedule on track and helps meet your site safety goals. Our gully sucker units also support your efforts to meet local environmental guidelines, minimising runoff pollution and protecting nearby water sources.
Whether it’s a one-off job or part of a longer-term site programme, Fay’s is ready to support you. We offer one-time visits, scheduled maintenance contracts and urgent call-outs when you need assistance fast. Our team is on hand 24/7 to respond to unexpected blockages or flooding issues.
We’ll work with you to arrange a convenient time, bring the right equipment, and leave the area clean and functional. From urban sites to industrial estates, we handle gully emptying without causing disruption to your day-to-day operations.
Organising a gully cleaning service with Fay’s is straightforward. Just send us a message with your site location, the number of gullies, and any timing details – and we’ll handle the rest. We’ll provide a no-obligation quote, explain the process, and confirm everything with you before attending.
Once approved, our trained operator will arrive promptly, complete the job efficiently, and document the work with before-and-after photos if needed. We accept multiple payment methods and aim to make the process as clear and convenient as possible.
Every job we undertake is carried out with safety and compliance at the forefront. You can be confident the work is done safely, professionally and in line with your site requirements.
A gully sucker, commonly referred to as a gully emptier or a vacuum tanker, is a type of truck equipped with a powerful vacuum and a water tank. It is designed to clean out and remove silt, debris, and liquids from drainage systems, sewer lines, gullies (street drains), and culverts. These vehicles are crucial for maintaining municipal and industrial drainage systems, helping to prevent flooding and blockages by ensuring that drains are clear of obstructions. The vacuum system on the gully wagon sucks up the waste materials, which are then stored in the tanker for proper disposal or treatment.
Health and safety are paramount when operating the gully wagon due to the potential risks involved with handling waste and operating heavy machinery. Here are several key health and safety methods and risk assessments that we carry out:
1. Risk Assessment: Before starting any operations, a comprehensive risk assessment is conducted to identify potential hazards associated with the job. This includes evaluating risks from manual handling, exposure to harmful substances, traffic and machinery operations, and the potential for slips, trips, and falls.
2. Safety Training: Operators receive thorough training on the safe operation of gully sucker vehicles, emergency procedures, and adherence to traffic regulations. Training also covers how to safely handle the waste materials that are collected.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Workers are equipped with suitable PPE such as steel-capped boots, goggles, hard hats, and high-visibility clothing.
4. Vehicle Maintenance and Checks: Regular maintenance and pre-operation checks are performed on the gully sucker vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition. This reduces the risk of mechanical failures that could lead to accidents or spills.
Health and safety are paramount when operating the gully wagon due to the potential risks involved with handling waste and operating heavy machinery. Here are several key health and safety methods and risk assessments that we carry out:
1. Risk Assessment: Before starting any operations, a comprehensive risk assessment is conducted to identify potential hazards associated with the job. This includes evaluating risks from manual handling, exposure to harmful substances, traffic and machinery operations, and the potential for slips, trips, and falls.
2. Safety Training: Operators receive thorough training on the safe operation of gully sucker vehicles, emergency procedures, and
adherence to traffic regulations. Training also covers how to safely handle the waste materials that are collected.
3. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Workers are equipped with suitable PPE such as steel-capped boots, goggles, hard hats, and high-visibility clothing.
4. Vehicle Maintenance and Checks: Regular maintenance and pre-operation checks are performed on the gully sucker vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition. This reduces the risk of mechanical failures that could lead to accidents or spills.
The cost of hiring a gully tanker can vary widely depending on several factors such as location, duration of the hire, and the specific services required. Generally, here are some common considerations:
1. Service Type: Whether you need a one-time service for an emergency situation or a regular maintenance schedule can affect the cost. Regular contracts might offer better rates compared to one-off emergency services.
2. Duration: The length of time you need the tanker for will also impact the price. Longer periods may attract discounts. For specific pricing, it's best to contact us at info@faysweepers.co.uk for a detailed quote based on your specific needs.
