Everyone, from individual homeowners to business owners and managers of public facilities, is much more aware these days of the importance of a sustainable environment and supporting biodiversity. Wildlife should have its own preserved habitats but as we approach winter, buildings, drains and gutters provide shelter, warmth and even food which attract all sorts [...]
We’ve seen over recent years the bad effects of extended school closures - disruption to education means children falling behind, young people being denied social contact, truancy rates rising and parents having to take time off work. More than 100 schools had to be closed in 2023 while they were being inspected for reinforced [...]
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 [...]
When we think of drainage, we tend to think in terms of the needs of modern life and human activity, but drainage is just as important for farmland and forestry estates as it is for a housing estate or industrial park. Soil structure is coming under greater pressure through increasingly erratic rain patterns and [...]
If your commercial property’s plumbing is suffering from slow-draining showers, sinks or toilets; from low water pressure; gurgling sounds and bad smells from your plumbing; or all of the above, you may have a problem with tree roots. And much as we love trees, these problems aren’t great if you are responsible for the [...]
Time is money when you run a business from a commercial premises. And this is especially true for every hour of the day when your doors are closed to paying customers, with the double whammy that you’re still having to pay your overheads. That’s why business resilience is so crucial, to make sure you [...]
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 [...]
One of our teams was called out recently because fat and food waste from a restaurant was literally flooding a town car park. This was because the restaurant had not installed their grease trap correctly. Managing grease traps is a horrible job but it’s essential if you want your restaurant to continue running smoothly [...]
Drain and sewer issues usually come to the fore only when people have an emergency, particularly in residential properties. However, if you run a business or complex operation from commercial premises, where a flood or blockage could disrupt your operation, cause financial loss, harm your reputation, or pose a public risk, then a trusted [...]
