UK heatwave 2026: how record heat is damaging drains and sewers
2026 has already been a record-breaking year for UK weather, and it's starting to show up underground too. According to the Met Office, temperatures of 35C or higher have now been recorded in May, [...]
Hosepipe bans: what the drought means for your drains
If you run a commercial site anywhere across the South East, you've likely already seen a hosepipe ban notice from your water supplier this summer. South East Water introduced a temporary use ban across [...]
Pump station maintenance: how often should it be serviced and what gets missed?
Pump stations are an essential but frequently neglected part of many commercial drainage systems. Because they are buried underground and out of sight, they can go years without a proper inspection - until something [...]
How to tell if your drains are causing subsidence – and what to do about it
For facilities managers and commercial property owners, subsidence is one of the most serious structural issues a site can face. Cracks in walls, sticking doors, uneven floors - these are the warning signs that [...]
Drain & Sewer Services invests in iPEK crawler system to support major commercial contract
We have invested in advanced CCTV drain inspection technology, including a new iPEK crawler system, to strengthen our inspection capability and support a major new commercial drainage contract. The investment reflects the scale and [...]
Recurring drainage problems: what they can reveal about your drainage system
Most drainage systems will experience occasional issues over time. However, when the same problem continues to return, it is often a sign that something more significant is affecting the system. Recurring drainage problems can [...]
