For facilities managers and commercial property owners, subsidence is one of the most serious structural issues a site can face. Cracks in walls, sticking doors, uneven floors - these are the warning signs that typically prompt a call to a structural engineer or an insurance claim. But what many businesses don’t realise is that [...]
We have invested in advanced CCTV drain inspection technology, including a new iPEK crawler system, to strengthen our inspection capability and support a major new commercial drainage contract. The investment reflects the scale and complexity of the work we are increasingly delivering across the South East. Many commercial sites have larger drainage networks, where [...]
As winter begins to ease, many property owners start to notice small but persistent drainage issues around their sites. Water that takes longer to drain away, gullies that begin to overflow or damp areas appearing where they were not present before are all common signs that a drainage system may need attention. These problems [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions on most construction sites, it is reassuring to see house builders and property developers resuming construction on many of their sites. CCTV Drainage Surveys We offer a range of drain surveying, drain clearing and drain unblocking services for property developers and house builders, whether for large housing [...]
Drain & Sewer Services were recently asked by a local authority for assistance in flood alleviation. The local area was hit with flooding following several days of heavy rain. Build-up of surface water and debris washed onto the roads had caused flooding to houses, footpaths and roads which contributed to major disruption and inconvenience [...]
