As summer ends and our thoughts turn to the Autumn months it becomes very noticeable that our daylight hours are fewer, and the nights are beginning to draw in very quickly. In these months we appreciate being at home and indoors on a wet and cold night, but for our team at Drain & [...]
The display of colour from autumn leaves is one of nature’s glories, but the challenge for many clients is that leaves don’t stay on the trees for much longer at this time of year, and this causes drain and gutter problems. The challenge set by leaf debris We all know the importance of trees [...]
Businesses have a responsibility to ensure that dirty water doesn’t contaminate the environment. Using washdown bays with separators is one way to ensure that you’re managing contaminated water properly. What are washdown bays? Cleaning a vehicle produces contaminated wastewater as the run-off from a vehicle combines with contaminants such as, oil, dirt, dust and [...]
If your drainpipes are damaged, you should be worrying about more than leaking water. For rats, a cracked pipe is wide-open door and an invitation into your home. How do rats enter drains? Broken drains and sewage systems offer rats shelter and food and act as a superhighway to spread infestation. They only need [...]
In July 2021 London hit the news when it suffered flash floods and while it may seem strange to be talking about floods during a prolonged period of hot, dry weather, with some parts of the country under hose pipe bans, summer is actually a common time for flash floods. Why do we have [...]
With a hosepipe ban in place in many places across the UK, Hampshire included, now more than ever it is vital to ensure you do not have a leak in your water mains. Burst water mains mean trouble When water mains burst, it can cause substantial disruption and damage when large volumes of water [...]
Treatment plants have a really important role. Keeping them well maintained is vital to ensure that they continue to work properly and we can continue enjoying the benefits of modern sanitation and a clean environment. How do treatment plants work? Treatment plants are used to treat wastewater when a property isn’t connected to mains [...]
Our clients know that we have many strings to our bow and they rely on us for a wide range or maintenance services, but did you know that our experienced team can also lay and repair block paving for driveways and patios? What is block paving? Block paving is made up of individual bricks [...]
At Drain and Sewer Services we manage many service contracts for our clients to ensure drains, sewers and equipment are well maintained and able to function properly, preventing issues from arising through lack of care. Most recently, we’ve been at a client’s premises to service their pump station and making sure it remains in [...]
Did you know that we are Constructionline Gold members, recognising our commitment to customer services? What is Constructionline Gold? Constructionline is used by the UK construction industry as a register of prequalified contractors who meet specific standards set out by Constructionline accreditation. This recognised standard is required by central government, local authorities and many [...]
