Drainage System

What are your legal responsibilities towards your drainage system?

The responsibility for maintaining and repairing drainage systems is shared between property owners, water companies, and the local authorities. Locating a problem and understanding who is responsible for what part of the drainage network can help you avoid unnecessary repair costs for yourself or your business and ensure that your drains are properly looked [...]

Building Regulations: Annoying paperwork or essential protection for your property?

If you are responsible for building or renovating any property, including its drainage system, you need to be aware of UK building regulations. These regulations ensure that a building’s drainage system is safe, functional, and environmentally friendly. This is critical if your property is likely to experience high footfall or it’s accessed by the [...]

Beware of bad work: how drain cowboys can cause you big problems

Maintaining your sewers and drains is important, whether you are a homeowner, business property manager or you’re responsible for a public building. However, badly carried out repairs can lead to a host of extra problems that affect both residential and commercial properties, ranging from minor inconveniences to major disruption. Some common problems caused by [...]

Drainage Solutions for Commercial Clients

Drain and sewer issues usually come to the fore only when people have an emergency, particularly in residential properties. However, if you run a business or complex operation from commercial premises, where a flood or blockage could disrupt your operation, cause financial loss, harm your reputation, or pose a public risk, then a trusted [...]

By |2024-06-25T15:39:38+00:00June 25th, 2024|Commercial work, Drainage System|0 Comments

The Role of Advanced Drainage Technology in Commercial Projects

It could be argued that drainage technology hasn’t changed for thousands of years. Our toilets, sewers, drains etc would have been familiar to a Roman. The only changes occurred after civilisations fell and we reverted to emptying chamber pots into open gutters, before people like the Victorians recreated the idea of drain and sewer [...]

By |2024-06-17T13:03:39+00:00June 17th, 2024|Commercial work, Drainage System|0 Comments

Emergency preparedness: How businesses can plan for drainage disasters

According to the Met Office, the UK has just experienced its eighth wettest winter on record. It also predicted that winters in the UK will become up to 30% wetter in 2070 than in 1990. Commercial operations rely on a functioning drainage system to keep their premises safe, hygienic and operating properly, for visiting [...]

By |2024-05-28T12:38:21+00:00May 28th, 2024|Drainage System, Flooding|0 Comments

Advanced Wastewater management solutions

At Drain and Sewer Services, we take pride in our expertise in managing and maintaining sewage treatment systems for a diverse range of clients. With over 50 years in the industry, we've built a reputation for excellence, leveraging the latest technologies and a highly skilled team to address challenges like blockages, overflows, and process [...]

By |2024-04-03T09:36:08+00:00April 3rd, 2024|Drainage System, Waste water removal|0 Comments

Preparing your premises for the rain: Essential drainage system tips

In the wake of last month's unprecedented weather records, with February being the warmest on record in England and Wales and notably the wettest in southern England, according to the Met Office, the importance of preparing your premises for the rain has never been more critical. These extreme weather conditions serve as a stark [...]

By |2024-04-03T09:29:37+00:00March 28th, 2024|Drainage System, Waste water removal|0 Comments

Understanding the critical role of proper drainage

In the UK, where weather patterns can be unpredictable and often harsh, the importance of a well-maintained drainage system is paramount. At Drain and Sewer Services, we recognise that effective drainage is not just a matter of convenience but a necessity for the wellbeing of our communities. This article will explore the  importance of [...]

By |2024-01-09T13:02:21+00:00January 9th, 2024|Drainage System|0 Comments

The basics of UK drainage systems explained

Drainage systems are the unsung heroes of our cities and towns, working quietly beneath our feet to ensure our homes and streets remain clean and dry. Understanding how these systems function is particularly valuable for homeowners and business owners. What is a drainage system? A drainage system is essentially a network of pipes and [...]

By |2023-12-13T12:21:59+00:00December 4th, 2023|Drainage System, Sewers|0 Comments
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