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 [...]
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, [...]
