Unlike us, you probably don’t spend much time thinking about sewer systems, until they go wrong; but sewers have always played a critical role in civilised societies and without them life would be a lot less hygienic; in fact life would be very unpleasant and probably shorter. Even a brief look back would show [...]
As the clocks change and autumn's chill sets in, it's a clear indicator that winter is approaching, bringing with it thoughts of cozy evenings by the fire. But before we retreat indoors, now is the ideal moment to ensure your home is well-prepared for the upcoming winter weather and the potential chaos it may [...]
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 haven’t heard of sewer desilting and drain desilting, you need to read on in order to ensure that the sewer pipes and drain pipes in your domestic or commercial property aren’t at risk from the damage that silt can cause. What do we mean by “silt”? Silt is usually a mixture of [...]
If your drainpipes need re-laying and you want to make sure the job is done properly, you need to call in the experts. Relining vs Re-laying drainpipes There are many ways to repair a damaged drainpipe. It’s possible to reline a damaged pipe with a new one, or to return a deformed pipe to [...]
You may have heard of an ACO drain but if you have, using the term “ACO drain” is like saying “Hoover the carpet” or “Google it”. These are generic brand names that really mean to vacuum or to search for something on the internet. When we say ACO drain, we actually mean channel drains; [...]
A home in the countryside can be truly idyllic, but the remote location will mean you need to take into consideration certain aspects that you might otherwise take for granted – your waste disposal being one of them. The most common residential waste disposal systems, septic tanks and soakaways, sewage treatment plants and cesspits require regular maintenance so that [...]
We’ve recently spent two days on site at a new development by a client, clearing debris from a set of Beany Kerb blocks (kerb blocks that incorporate drainage channels) that had become blocked by debris due to other works in the surrounding area. Once we had cleared away the debris, we completed a CCTV [...]
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 [...]
