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 [...]
Pre Planned Drain & Gutter Maintenance Regular maintenance of drains, guttering and gullies ensures that water can move freely and away from buildings. Our recent blog has focused on how not keeping on top of this sort of maintenance work can often cause flooding problems in the summer months when least expected. [...]
People always seem surprised by flash flooding in the summer. Why at a time when we typically enjoy our best weather can heavy rainfalls overwhelm drains and gutters? During the summer, prolonged hot and dry conditions bake the ground hard. If there is then sudden, significant rainfall, the ground is unable to soak up [...]
Following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions on most construction sites, it is reassuring to see house builders and property developers resuming construction on many of their sites. CCTV Drainage Surveys We offer a range of drain surveying, drain clearing and drain unblocking services for property developers and house builders, whether for large housing [...]
Drain & Sewer Services were recently asked by a local authority for assistance in flood alleviation. The local area was hit with flooding following several days of heavy rain. Build-up of surface water and debris washed onto the roads had caused flooding to houses, footpaths and roads which contributed to major disruption and inconvenience [...]
Damage to underground pipes is caused by corrosion, cold weather, tree roots or ground movement. Signs indicating that you have a problem include bad odours, patches of water in your garden, cracks in walls and floors or even an infestation of pests. The important thing is to act quickly before the damage becomes worse. [...]
If you are looking to purchase a new property why not reduce the risk of unexpected and unpleasant additional costs by having a pre purchase drain survey done. Why have a drain survey before purchasing? Buying a property is one of the biggest purchases we can make. We do our best to ensure we [...]
Previously we have discussed why our clients have a CCTV drain inspection and the benefits these offer. In this blog post, we discuss one of the real advantages of these types of inspection - the information we are able to provide our customers from the results. What do CCTV drain reports include? The technology used in [...]
Blocked drains are unpleasant, cause flooding and give rise to bad smells and even health risks. So what can you do to prevent this from happening on your property? Why do drains get blocked? Many objects that lead to blockages are generated by daily activities. Grease from waste we wash down the sink, including [...]
The team at Drain and Sewer Services have the experience to take on any challenge that comes our way. Our teams have the latest high-tech equipment and are highly skilled, so we are often able to go on site, identify the problem and deal with it then and there, saving the customer time and money. Clearing drains is [...]
