Autumn drainage surveys are an essential part of property maintenance for commercial sites. As leaves fall, rainfall intensifies, and colder weather sets in, drainage systems face more pressure than at any other time of year. Blocked drains or unnoticed faults in autumn can quickly escalate into costly flooding, disruption, and long-term structural damage. For [...]
When it comes to managing drainage on commercial sites, expertise is everything. A commercial drainage contractor does far more than clear blocked pipes or respond to emergencies — they play a vital role in safeguarding property, protecting infrastructure, and keeping organisations compliant with environmental and safety regulations. For businesses, property managers, and public organisations [...]
Planning a new housing development involves many moving parts, from roads and utilities to landscaping and community spaces. Yet one area that consistently underpins the long-term success of a project is drainage. Effective drainage for new housing developments is about more than keeping water off roads and gardens. It is about creating a safe, [...]
Sewage treatment works and the people who operate them are the unsung heroes of this nation’s infrastructure system, doing their job out of sight to protect public health, the environment, and the smooth functioning of our homes. Regular maintenance of these facilities is essential for ensuring that they continue to work efficiently and in [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
There’s truth in the saying “time flies when you’re having fun.” Sometimes we need to pinch ourselves to believe it’s been over 50 years since Drain and Sewer Services started providing our services to customers all across the UK. While it has been fun, it has also taken a lot of work and dedication [...]
The impact of sewage discharged into our seas or agricultural waste leaking into rivers are just recent examples of environmental damage incidents making the news headlines recently, including this report on the BBC News website. This article highlights that we all have a responsibility and a role to play in protecting the environment. This [...]
