According to the Met Office, the UK has just experienced its eighth wettest winter on record. It also predicted that winters in the UK will become up to 30% wetter in 2070 than in 1990. Commercial operations rely on a functioning drainage system to keep their premises safe, hygienic and operating properly, for visiting [...]
In July 2021 London hit the news when it suffered flash floods and while it may seem strange to be talking about floods during a prolonged period of hot, dry weather, with some parts of the country under hose pipe bans, summer is actually a common time for flash floods. Why do we have [...]
The news is full of the catastrophic flooding that hit many parts of Europe last week. No drainage systems could cope with the sheer amount of rain that fell, but the event highlights the increasing likelihood of extreme flooding and the importance of being prepared. The UK is far from immune. On Sunday 4th [...]
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 [...]
At this festive time of year, most of us are thinking about turkeys, presents and lots to drink. We also think it is a time of year when you can have some fun. And yes, for us fun comes in many forms but there is fun in drains and what you find when you [...]
There is a never a dull day at Drain and Sewer Services, with such a wide variation of jobs that the team undertake. You might think we just unblock drains and sewers, but there is so much more to our work, from cleaning culvert channels and grills, to resetting bollards and putting up fences! [...]
When Storm Alex struck on October 3rd, the UK recorded its wettest day since 1891. Indeed Hampshire experienced 100% of its average October rainfall in only half a month*. As a consequence, there was widespread flooding and damage to property and valuables alike which came at a significant cost and inconvenience. Some of the [...]
Drains and sewers are in use all day every day, which is why we make sure we can respond to an emergency, day or night, every single day of the year (yes even Christmas!) When a problem occurs, a delayed response can lead to flooding, unpleasant smells and additional costs. We offer emergency responses, [...]
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 [...]
