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 [...]
There is a never a dull day at Drain and Sewer Services, with such a wide variation of jobs that the team undertake. You might think we just unblock drains and sewers, but there is so much more to our work, from cleaning culvert channels and grills, to resetting bollards and putting up fences! [...]
When Storm Alex struck on October 3rd, the UK recorded its wettest day since 1891. Indeed Hampshire experienced 100% of its average October rainfall in only half a month*. As a consequence, there was widespread flooding and damage to property and valuables alike which came at a significant cost and inconvenience. Some of the [...]
With a second lockdown days away, we would like to re-assure our customers that we will again, remain fully operational across all areas of the company. As a company providing essential services to key workers, we will continue to operate, adhering strictly to Government guidance to ensure we are fully COVID-19 compliant. Our services [...]
Drains and sewers are in use all day every day, which is why we make sure we can respond to an emergency, day or night, every single day of the year (yes even Christmas!) When a problem occurs, a delayed response can lead to flooding, unpleasant smells and additional costs. We offer emergency responses, [...]
Pre Planned Drain & Gutter Maintenance Regular maintenance of drains, guttering and gullies ensures that water can move freely and away from buildings. Our recent blog has focused on how not keeping on top of this sort of maintenance work can often cause flooding problems in the summer months when least expected. [...]
People always seem surprised by flash flooding in the summer. Why at a time when we typically enjoy our best weather can heavy rainfalls overwhelm drains and gutters? During the summer, prolonged hot and dry conditions bake the ground hard. If there is then sudden, significant rainfall, the ground is unable to soak up [...]
Whilst trees are something to be enjoyed it’s unfortunate that their roots are a common cause of drain blockages and damage. It’s something our teams see all the time and if you have trees near your property, something you should be aware of. How do roots damage pipes? As roots spread searching for nutrients, [...]
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 [...]
