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 [...]
Drainage and sewage systems are coming under increasing pressure as populations rise and environmental conditions change. To keep them working at full capacity, many businesses are choosing a Pre-Planned Maintenance Programme (PPM) to make sure their drainage systems are serviced regularly. What is a PPM program? This is a bespoke programme we develop with [...]
Out of sight, out of mind - it’s easy to see why your home’s drainage system doesn’t always receive the same attention as the rest of your house. But as for the rest of your house, it needs some care and attention from time to time to keep working the way you need it [...]
We like nothing better than to see our trucks out and about, doing a great job for our clients and it’s our investment in them that enables us to offer such a broad range of services. On our LinkedIn pages, we often share stories of what our trucks are up to at a clients’ [...]
Do you know your cesspit from your septic tanks? They work differently, but both perform a similar task and they both require routine maintenance to work optimally. So, what is a cesspit? A cesspit is a tank sealed underground, with a manhole cover for access, that collects wastewater and sewage and stores it until [...]
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. [...]
Not managed properly, septic tanks run the risk of causing pollution in their adjacent environment, so it’s important if your property has one, to check and maintain it properly. The rules dealing with septic tanks The General Binding Rules that came into effect in January 2020, ban septic tanks from being discharged into watercourses, [...]
Having a blocked drain emergency at any time of year isn’t ideal, but at Christmas and New Year it really isn’t the gift you want to wake up to. Unfortunately you can’t always plan for these things. With houses full of children and family members, these emergencies take place at any time of the [...]
No two days are ever the same at Drain and Sewer Services. Because of the range of equipment and the skilled, experienced team we have, we get to work in all sorts of places. Clearing a lock We recently were asked to help clear a lock, which has almost two feet of silt across [...]
