Gullies play an important role in our drainage system. Yet many property owners may not even be aware that they are there, and if not properly maintained, a blocked gully can lead to serious flooding problems with the potential for causing damage. What is a gully? A gully is like a basin that’s usually [...]
If you are looking to purchase a new property why not reduce the risk of unexpected and unpleasant additional costs by having a pre purchase drain survey done. Why have a drain survey before purchasing? Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases we can make. We do our best to ensure we [...]
Previously we have discussed why our clients have a CCTV drain inspection and the benefits these offer. In this blog post, we discuss one of the real advantages of these types of inspection - the information we are able to provide our customers from the results. What do CCTV drain reports include? The technology used in [...]
When it comes to heavy duty drain cleaning, a lot of people worry about the potential mess and hassle that might come with clearing a major blockage. At Drain and Sewer Services, we have a variety of tools to deal with a whole range of drain, gutter, sewer and gully clearance jobs. From the [...]
The General Binding Rules, which affect septic tank owners, are tightening in 2020 and placing greater restrictions on septic tanks discharging into a watercourse. Discharges from septic tanks directly to surface water are not allowed under the General Binding Rules. Under the new rules, if you have a septic tank that discharges directly to [...]
Blocked drains are unpleasant, cause flooding and give rise to bad smells and even health risks. So what can you do to prevent this from happening on your property? Why do drains get blocked? Many objects that lead to blockages are generated by daily activities. Grease from waste we wash down the sink, including [...]
It is high summer and nature is blooming in its full glory. It is a time to relax but there is one garden job for July that you might not be aware needs attending to – the unexpected plants growing in your gutter! The picture below is a plant recently extracted from a gutter [...]
June is here and so is the torrential rain. Just this week, with the heavy downpours, the Drain and Sewers team were out all day and night, working until the early hours of the morning clearing drains and pumping out flood water for our customers across the South East. As we head into summer [...]
The team at Drain and Sewer Services have the experience to take on any challenge that comes our way. Our teams have the latest high-tech equipment and are highly skilled, so we are often able to go on site, identify the problem and deal with it then and there, saving the customer time and money. Clearing drains is [...]
Drain and Sewer Services provide a fast, cost effective CCTV drain survey service for those working in the property development and construction industries. CCTV drain surveys assess the condition of underground drains and are an essential part of any building project to ensure the drainage system is structurally sound and in working order. Inspecting [...]
