The news is full of the catastrophic flooding that hit many parts of Europe last week. No drainage systems could cope with the sheer amount of rain that fell, but the event highlights the increasing likelihood of extreme flooding and the importance of being prepared. The UK is far from immune. On Sunday 4th [...]
Drainage may not be the first thing to come to mind when thinking about building new homes but it’s essential to get right. Drainage is becoming all the more important as climates change and more extreme weather events should be factored into any new build. What causes drainage issues? A number of factors cause [...]
With a build-up of vegetation over the summer months and dry soils drifting into drainage systems, now is a good time to be checking your culverts and silt traps. What do silt traps and culvert lines do? Culvert lines and silt traps have important jobs aiding the free flow of water. A culvert is [...]
Highway drains, known as gullies, are situated at the edge of the road and take storm water from the road into the sewer system. Highway drains are designed to: remove surface water run-off from the road to help keep roads safe and minimise problems prevent damage and make roads last longer through effective drainage [...]
If you are eating something, you may want to stop for the next few minutes while we talk to you about fatbergs. In 2019 a fatberg the size of a double decker bus, weighing 40 tonnes, was cleared from a sewer in London. Not impressed? How about the 84-metre-long fatberg weighing 90 tonnes found [...]
We are delighted to announce the latest addition to our expanding fleet of vacuum tanker vehicles. Minibee, an RCV Ultra Vac tanker with a 2,220 gallon tank capacity and wash-down capability, joins big brother Bumblebee, providing the teams at Drain & Sewer Services with even more flexibility to handle jobs of all sizes and [...]
In April and May, we expect to see further lifting of Covid-19 restrictions that will see pubs and retail premises reopen to the public, as well as cinemas, theatres and libraries. If your premises have been left dormant for a while, we highly recommend you arrange a check of your sewage and drainage facilities [...]
33 years at the helm for our Managing Director. We still have the same vision, just delivered in a 21st century way. Prime ministers come and go - Number 10 has changed residents seven times in the last 33 years. However, here at Drain & Sewer Services, we have had one steady hand at the helm [...]
A new year, a new lockdown! Not quite the start to the year we were all hoping for, but there is no denying the importance for all to staying in! But that doesn’t mean we won’t be here for you. Just like over the Christmas and New Year period, where our teams were out [...]
At this festive time of year, most of us are thinking about turkeys, presents and lots to drink. We also think it is a time of year when you can have some fun. And yes, for us fun comes in many forms but there is fun in drains and what you find when you [...]
