Drains, sewers, manholes, tanks and underground chambers can present serious risks when access is required for inspection, cleaning, maintenance or repair. Some of these environments are classed as confined spaces, which means entering them requires careful assessment, planning and appropriate safety procedures. In many cases, the safest approach is to avoid entry altogether and [...]
When working in a confined space you need to consider so much more than the difficulties of how to manoeuvre around tight spaces. To work safely in this most challenging of workplaces, you need to employ a specialist confined space-trained team. Types of confined spaces At Drain and Sewer Services, our work takes us [...]
If you are responsible for areas where water drainage is particularly challenging, then a pumped drainage system could make a big difference. What exactly is a pumped drainage system? A pumped drainage system is a self-contained unit that can be installed in fluid-carrying pipes to move water. They are often found in sewers, and [...]
One of our teams had the pleasure and privilege recently to spend some time at this beautiful and historic location for an important local client. They were busy onsite for an whole day, completing lining and excavations to replace and repair defective surface water drainage lines, including the installation of chambers on blind connections. [...]
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 [...]
As you can imagine, in our line of business working in confined spaces is a regular part of our working day. What may not be so obvious is the specialist skills and knowledge required to enter and operate safely in those spaces. They are challenging environments to work in, not just because of their [...]
Prevention is better than a cure Not since the Great Stink of 1858, when the smell of untreated sewage in the River Thames forced a suspension of Parliament, has the state of London’s sewage system been so overstretched. One direct result of the Great Stink was the building of a brand new sewage system [...]
We’ve got ourselves into some tight spots in our line of work, including silos, sewers and septic tanks. But we’ve always got the job done and got out safely because of our City and Guild training, certification and preparation. How confident are you that the contractors you’re using for confined [...]
At Drain & Sewer Services, we have been successfully unblocking drains for over 50 years. Whether through traditional rodding or high pressure lorry mounted jetting units, we will clear the blockage no matter how big or small. Furthermore, we operate a 24 hour emergency unblocking service and will solve your problem day or night. [...]
