On paper, we are still in a drought. The Environment Agency's latest weekly report, covering 25 September to 1 October, has ten areas in drought status, including Solent and South Downs, Kent and South London, Thames, and Hertfordshire and North London. England received 65% of its long-term average rainfall in September, and in east [...]
As autumn approaches, it's essential for private homeowners and managers of larger premises to ensure their gutters are ready for the season ahead. Proper maintenance now can help prevent potential issues later. When temperatures drop, deciduous trees lose their leaves in preparation for the winter, conserving resources for the hard times and reducing their [...]
This year, frequent rainfall has been the norm, and many landowners and commercial premises managers might not have had the time to think about the state of their drains and culverts. Now is the perfect time, while the weather allows, to ensure that drains, ditches, and culverts are clear of blockages and any necessary [...]
Out of sight, out of mind is a phrase you hear a lot but, as a maintenance policy for guttering and plumbing in a high-rise building, it’s not the best approach. Managing rain and wastewater is critical for avoiding damp problems and water damage through leaks and flooding. High-rise buildings often need more sophisticated [...]
Now is the best time to be thinking about all the jobs you need to do in the autumn to ensure your property is ready for whatever the winter throws at your property. To help you get started, here are the ten jobs we should all have at the top of our lists. 10 [...]
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 gutters are 'out of sight, out of mind,' it's time to give them some attention. Don't overlook the importance of well-maintained gutters that protect your property from potential damage. What do gutters do exactly? Gutters have an important role to play in protecting any property. They quickly remove rainfall away from the [...]
Gutters are an important part of a building’s exterior that helps protect it from water damage by directing rainwater away from the building foundations. They need to be cleaned and maintained regularly to ensure they are functioning properly. When gutters become clogged with debris, such as leaves and twigs, water can become trapped 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. [...]
