Autumn drainage surveys are an essential part of property maintenance for commercial sites. As leaves fall, rainfall intensifies, and colder weather sets in, drainage systems face more pressure than at any other time of year. Blocked drains or unnoticed faults in autumn can quickly escalate into costly flooding, disruption, and long-term structural damage. For [...]
When it comes to managing drainage on commercial sites, expertise is everything. A commercial drainage contractor does far more than clear blocked pipes or respond to emergencies — they play a vital role in safeguarding property, protecting infrastructure, and keeping organisations compliant with environmental and safety regulations. For businesses, property managers, and public organisations [...]
Planning a new housing development involves many moving parts, from roads and utilities to landscaping and community spaces. Yet one area that consistently underpins the long-term success of a project is drainage. Effective drainage for new housing developments is about more than keeping water off roads and gardens. It is about creating a safe, [...]
Sewage treatment works and the people who operate them are the unsung heroes of this nation’s infrastructure system, doing their job out of sight to protect public health, the environment, and the smooth functioning of our homes. Regular maintenance of these facilities is essential for ensuring that they continue to work efficiently and in [...]
We are proud to announce the arrival of a powerful new addition to our fleet of specialist vehicles - a state-of-the-art vacuum tanker. Custom-built and delivered by trusted UK manufacturer RTN Clayton Vallely Ltd, our new tanker represents a significant investment in our ongoing mission to deliver fast, effective, and professional drainage solutions across the [...]
When relatives visit a care home to see mum, dad or granny, an encounter with bad drain smells, blocked toilets or leaky guttering won’t give them a warm feeling that their loved ones are being well looked after. Even worse, if an inspector makes an unannounced visit and finds evidence of poor maintenance and [...]
Freezing weather, snow and sleet are already hitting different part of the UK in the run-up to Christmas. If you are responsible for public facilities (such as a school or hospital) or for a large commercial premises, now is the time to make sure that your drainage systems, guttering and downpipes are ready to [...]
When you’re a leisure centre manager you will know that when things go wrong, they go badly wrong – and quickly. There are regular reports in regional papers about leisure centres being forced to close because of blocked drains or flooding. No one likes the idea of using a pool if there’s even the [...]
Medical science is constantly evolving, which is great for us. We can look forward to new technologies that will give us longer, healthier lives. But there’s also a low-tech element to any hospital, GP surgery or clinic that is equally important for our health – their drains, sewers and gutters. They may not be [...]
We’ve seen over recent years the bad effects of extended school closures - disruption to education means children falling behind, young people being denied social contact, truancy rates rising and parents having to take time off work. More than 100 schools had to be closed in 2023 while they were being inspected for reinforced [...]
