Standing water and icy paths are among the most common winter safety issues on commercial sites. Once colder and wetter conditions set in, access routes such as walkways, entrances and service areas often become the first places where drainage problems appear. In many cases, these issues are treated as surface-level concerns. However, they are [...]
Surface water drainage responsibility is becoming a more significant issue for businesses and property managers across the UK. As rainfall becomes heavier and more frequent during the autumn and winter months, many commercial sites experience standing water, blocked gullies and localised flooding. In most cases, these problems occur not because of extreme weather, but [...]
Autumn flooding is becoming an increasingly serious issue for businesses across the UK. As rainfall intensifies and drainage systems come under greater strain, many commercial properties are discovering that even a short downpour can cause significant disruption. For site and facilities managers, the risk is not only about bad weather, but about how well [...]
Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are a critical part of modern housing and commercial developments. They are designed to manage surface water more effectively than traditional drainage, reducing flood risk and supporting compliance with new planning regulations. For developers, the adoption of SuDS is not just an environmental consideration – it is now a legal [...]
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 [...]
In July 2021 London hit the news when it suffered flash floods and while it may seem strange to be talking about floods during a prolonged period of hot, dry weather, with some parts of the country under hose pipe bans, summer is actually a common time for flash floods. Why do we have [...]
The news is full of the catastrophic flooding that hit many parts of Europe last week. No drainage systems could cope with the sheer amount of rain that fell, but the event highlights the increasing likelihood of extreme flooding and the importance of being prepared. The UK is far from immune. On Sunday 4th [...]
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 [...]
At this festive time of year, most of us are thinking about turkeys, presents and lots to drink. We also think it is a time of year when you can have some fun. And yes, for us fun comes in many forms but there is fun in drains and what you find when you [...]
There is a never a dull day at Drain and Sewer Services, with such a wide variation of jobs that the team undertake. You might think we just unblock drains and sewers, but there is so much more to our work, from cleaning culvert channels and grills, to resetting bollards and putting up fences! [...]
