No callout fees. No surprises.
The price we quote on WhatsApp or the phone is the price you pay, all in. Below are our standard starting prices — every job is confirmed with a firm number before we move.
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Cesspit emptying (up to 4,500L) | From £180 |
| Septic tank emptying (up to 4,500L) | From £180 |
| Larger tanks (4,500–9,000L) | From £260 |
| Larger tanks (9,000L+) | By quote |
| Emergency callout (same-day) | From £220 |
| Portable toilet servicing (per unit) | From £35 |
| Welfare unit servicing | From £55 |
| Construction site toilets (weekly contract, per unit) | From £40 |
| Grease trap cleaning (per visit) | From £120 |
| Commercial contracts | By quote |
What affects the price
- Tank size. Bigger tanks take longer and use more of the tanker’s capacity. Larger jobs sometimes need a second run.
- Access. Most jobs reach the tank in under 30 metres of hose. Awkward access — long drives, narrow gates, gravel — adds time.
- Distance from disposal. Disposal is at Waltham Abbey. Longer runs from coverage edges are reflected in the quote.
- Out-of-hours. Same-day emergency slots and out-of-hours grease trap servicing are priced individually.
How we quote
Send a photo of the tank cover (or alarm panel) and your postcode on WhatsApp. We come back within the hour with a firm number and an available slot. The number we quote is the number you pay — including disposal and waste transfer paperwork.
See a service you need? TankAway.
Tell us what you need and where you are. Firm price within the hour.