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Thames Water has revealed that it has launched a scheme costing £4 million to tackle one of its worst areas for blocked drains.

Harrow in northwest London is the area in question after the water company named it along with East Ham and Leyton as being worse for sewer blockages that anywhere else in the capital.

Since the change in law came about at the start of this month, responsibility for the problems with the sewer system in this part of the city fell to Thames Water and they are determined to do something about it.

Many households which pour sanitary towels, wet wipes and fat down the drains in the borough are said to be adding to the situation.

CCTV surveys will identify the blackspots within its added sewer remit which will require work being carried out on the drain pipes.

The company aims to have surveyed the entire 450km of sewers within the problem areas by March of next year. Once the surveys have assessed the condition of the pipes, they will be cleaned using specialised drain jetting and vacuuming techniques.

This is just one example of how things are changing for water companies and how they will have to further rely on drainage contractors to fulfil their obligations.

In just one example of how the recent law changes are affecting the drainage maintenance responsibilities of water companies up and down the country, Thames Water has pledged to address the problem areas in the capital.

With the increase in sewer network for the organisation coming from sewers that are outside property boundaries and shared systems, which previously were the responsibility of homeowners, Thames Water has revealed details of a £4 million investment in Harrow, Leyton and East Ham.

The issues with blocked drains in London have been put partly down to the actions of homeowners who do not think about what they are putting into the drainage system.

Asset management director for Thames Water, Bob Collington, said:

“Our sewer network is increasing 60 per cent overnight and the added workload that will bring draws into sharp focus the need to combat what we call ‘sewer abuse’ – putting anything other than human waste and loo roll down drains.

“Sewer flooding is truly miserable and we’re committed to doing everything we can to prevent it.

“And after yesterday’s change we have a lot more sewers to keep an eye on, which makes us all the more keen to reiterate our anti-sewer abuse message ‘Bin it – don’t block it’ – particularly to people in Leyton, Harrow and East Ham.”

If the specialist drainage team arriving at a site to make repairs find that they are unable to carry out this work because the pipes are irreparable, then in the past excavation was the next step of the maintenance process.

Nowadays, in this kind of situation, as well as when new water supply pipes or land drains need to be installed, the impact moling technique is used instead.

This is a form of trenchless technology where a pneumatic tool is used to create a hammering action and pierce through the soil instead of actually having to remove it.

The soil is compacted and displaced by the equipment and it can be employed as a really cost-effective solution for installing new pipes. Impact moling is user-friendly for the engineers conducting this kind of work and for the customer they benefit from a cheaper method of maintaining the drainage system.

The only situation where this might not be possible is when the soil condition is especially hard and rocks are present. Otherwise, this technology is put to good use and causes the minimum amount of disruption for the client and their property, making for a more environmentally-friendly way to install new pipes.

As many of us are only too aware, as the dark nights start to draw in and autumn arrives the colder weather can lead to problems within the home. This is why it is always advisable to be prepared before winter sets in and you find all sorts of things start to go wrong.

One area which is quite easy to overlook but which could have expensive consequences for your house is drainage. This is because blocked drains, when left to build up, can soon lead to flooding and this means that your home will need to be cleaned up and the damaged items replaced.

It is not too difficult to perform basic maintenance of your drains in and around your home. Firstly, do not flush any unsuitable items down the toilet or pour fats and oils down the sinks as these can contribute to these drainage issues.

Go round the gutters surrounding your property and make sure they are not blocked by leaves and other debris as this can cause flooding.

During very cold weather conditions it is also common for pipes to freeze and so you may wish to keep your heating on low, even when you go out.

Over the past few decades it has been highlighted by scientists and the news that we have to do more to look after our planet. We can do this in many different ways. One of the main things people can do is to look after the drain and sewerage system in the UK to reduce the likelihood that it will keep getting blocked.

This can have dire consequences for the wildlife as blocked sewers often lead to surface water flooding with residential areas and city centres becoming awash with foul smelling wastewater. But that is not all, as the natural habitat of wildlife is also affected by sewer flooding which can destroy their environment near rivers and waterways.

Closer to home you can help to make sure that this isn’t allowed to happen. This can be done in a number of ways which we will be focusing on in this article and the next one.

Firstly, and this has been mentioned many times before, you really need to take responsibility for the items flushed down into your drains. It is a sad fact that most of these flooding instances are caused by people getting rid of products in this way.

It has been revealed this week that the water and sewerage company Southern Water has agreed to put £1.3 million towards a reduction in the risk of flooding in some areas of Dover.

The investment means that the company will be making improvements to the sewer network in various locations to ensure that pipes are not overloaded during stormy weather.

These drainage maintenance works have now already begun in the region and will carry on until late December. During this time, an underground pumping station, plus some new manholes and sewers will be built, while other sewers will be improved.

Contractors 4Delivery, which is a consortium made up of Costain, MWH and Veolia Water, are implementing this scheme from their Crabble Hill base. They will be working with Southern Water and residents to ensure the work goes as smoothly and with as little disruption as possible.

Project manager for Southern Water, Gary Sayers, said:

“This scheme will bring benefits to various parts of Dover, not just the areas we’ll be working in. Construction like this can inevitably cause disruption but we will do all we can to keep this to a minimum and to finish the work on time.”

In the last article, we looked at the various things which can contribute to part of a sewer network overflowing and flooding our towns and cities. In places like London and other urban areas, the problem is a result of the fact the system of carrying rainwater and wastewater is linked together, meaning it all mixes together.

Situations like this mean that the flooding in these parts of the country can pose a health hazard due to foul sewage being involved.

When a storm is particularly bad and constant, it will not take as long for the sewer flow to reach full capacity and it is hard for the system to cope sufficiently. If it becomes overwhelmed then it is not uncommon for sewage to flood domestic properties in addition to rivers and natural environments.

This overflow comes from gullies and manholes and can create extreme situations where drainage maintenance is required immediately. In high priority cases, councils and water companies will enlist the services of a contractor to keep things under control and get the system working efficiently again.

Flood alleviation schemes are now in place to deal with public sewer flooding issues and ensure that the network has the capacity to cope during heavy storms.

Southern Water has taken an unexpected step of deciding to host a meeting where residents of the Hampshire village of Milford-On-Sea can hear all about their upcoming flood and pollution alleviation scheme.

This drop-in session, which took place yesterday, gave the people of the community a chance to find out about the £1.6 million investment to reduce the risk of pollution and flooding in the area. The project team were on hand to explain the process and answer any questions which followed.

Southern Water is planning to begin this project in the near future, with work carrying on until the spring of next year. The improvements include the installation of a relief sewer and storage tank to alleviate the capacity problems of the sewerage network.

Contracts engineer for Southern Water, Dennis Taplin, said:

“We’re committed to reducing the flood and pollution risk in Milton-on-Sea and I’m delighted our regulator Ofwat has given us permission to start work.

“I hope as many people as possible visit our drop-in day to find out about the benefits of the scheme and how it will affect them.

“I know schemes like this can cause disruption but we and our contractor 4Delivery will do all we can to keep this to a minimum.”

It has been reported this week that the Scottish Government are to put forward £10 million which will go towards housing infrastructure projects in the country which currently suffer from flooding and drainage-related problems.

This announcement is a huge boost for the Scottish construction industry as these loans will be able to support these new homes developments.

At the present time, there are many projects which have been put on hold because of things like flooding, water contamination and blocked drainage. This new fund will hopefully address these issues and allow the work to go ahead.

Alex Neil, Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure and Capital Investment, explained that this money aims at “kick starting a range of developments in urban and rural communities across Scotland.”

He added:

“Loans will be for companies to build the roads or lay the pipes and cables that mean housing developments can go ahead. Unlocking development in this way will deliver a major boost to the Scottish economy worth far in advance of the initial £10 million investment and supporting many construction industry jobs.”

There are many parts of Scotland which suffer from flooding and other drainage issues, so this news of increased funding is sure to help development in the current economic climate.

As a specialist drainage contractor, it is common for engineers to be sent out to tackle all kinds of drainage-related problems. These may be at homes where there are blockages causing all kinds of health-issues, or flooding on the streets where the sewers have exceeded their capacity.

There are many things which drainage experts have to deal with on a daily basis. Some of these are routine planned maintenance works to ensure that there are no obstructions in the pipework and the wastewater flows to where it can be treated. Others may be emergency situations where a technician needs to be on the scene within a matter of hours.

The fact that there are professionals available to take on all these different jobs make them the ideal partner for businesses and local authorities. Councils do not always have the resources in-house to take on everything which comes their way, which is why many of them utilise the services offered by drainage maintenance companies.

They have the experience and resources to carry out work on UK roads as well as at various types of domestic and commercial properties, which is why they are often relied upon to keep the country’s sewerage systems working as they should be.

Whether you are a homeowner, facilities manager, manufacturing plant owner or property developer, drainage may not be something you think about during your day-to-day operations. This is probably because the drains taking the wastewater from your building are flowing as they should.

However, should you experience issues with the drainage it can come as a big surprise, especially when you are unprepared for it. The blockage can easily lead to flooding and more widespread damage, which can take a long time to clear up.

It can indeed prove to be costly when all the build-up in the pipework results in disruption to your daily life, whether this is as a homeowner or business manager. This is why it is recommended that you consider a drain maintenance contract with a top drainage contractor.

All the work is included in the contract and when you plan and schedule for this maintenance to take place, it is so much better to know that there is unlikely to be any unexpected drain problems in the future.

As your property or business premises are being monitored on a regular basis, you can have complete peace of mind that your drains are being looked after by professionals who know exactly what they are doing.

This may sound like a strange question seeing as you would expect a product which has been labelled as ‘flushable’ to be exactly that, but when it comes to the sewerage system you would be surprised.

The reality of the situation is that product labelling can be confusing at times and this is certainly the case with regards to what you should (and shouldn’t) flush down the toilet, or pour into the sink.

Even though many products say they are safe to be disposed of in this way, the drains connected to your property have not been designed for these types of unsuitable items to pass through them. Only human waste, toilet tissue and wastewater should flow through the sewerage system.

So you can see why it is necessary for water and sewerage companies to campaign for homeowners to realise that this is indeed the case. Otherwise you will find that blockages continue to be a growing problem and this can easily lead to flooding.

If the system cannot cope with the things being flushed down there, then this could block your internal plumbing, allowing it to back up instead.

The message to ‘Bin it – don’t block it’, a campaign slogan adopted by Thames Water, is something which should be heeded if you want to avoid drainage problems within your home.

It is not uncommon for a home or business owner to find their property’s drainage pipes blocked from time to time. This is especially more of a frequent experience in a big city like London or Manchester where there is a lot of strain put on the sewerage system.

So should you ever spot a blockage in your building, or indeed within the boundaries of your property, it is always best to turn to a specialist drainage contractor for help with the issue. You may be wondering exactly how they would usually approach this kind of situation.

The following stages are what an engineer might consider when arranging to come round to your property to assess the extent of the blockage and carry out any potential drainage maintenance work.

When the engineer arrives they will normally have a look at where the blockage actually is within the pipework. They will investigate the problem and then be able to clear it for you. If the blockage requires further drain inspection work to be done, CCTV surveys may be necessary.

Whatever happens, you can be sure that the drainage technician will arrive promptly and keep you updated with what is required to sort the problem, by making sure it is cleared effectively and with the minimum amount of disruption to your daily life.

There are many things which can contribute to sewage flooding, which means that sometimes this situation is unavoidable. When the sewer system becomes overloaded with large amounts of rainwater during heavy rainfall then flooding is highly likely.

If you ever spot any surface water flooding in your street or coming from the drains then you can get in touch with your regional water company who will usually send drainage engineers to sort out the problem as soon as possible. Drainage maintenance may be a necessity to stop it from affecting properties in the area.

However, the sewer flooding can often impact on residential areas and so you may need to call a drainage contractor to visit your home and perform emergency repairs and maintenance work to ensure the wastewater does not pose a health risk and serious hazard.

Sewer blockages can cause havoc in certain areas which are prone to this type of flooding so it is worth considering preventative measures where this becomes a growing issue.

The main thing to suggest is to contact the professionals in the first instance you notice flooding as drain inspection may be required. As well as tackling the problem, they will also be able to look at ways of stopping this from happening again in the future.

Some blockages found within drainage pipes should be left to the specialists to clear, but there are many uncomplicated problems around the home which could be sorted quite easily. One of these is when you find that the trap below the kitchen sink has become blocked due to the build-up of fats and food deposits.

A homeowner can clear the blockage by simply following the instructions below.

If the waste trap under the sink has been blocked in the u-bend then you need to get a bucket with which to empty the wastewater into. Once you have done this then fill up a kettle with warm water and then pour it into the plug hole in the sink, being sure to be careful when handling hot water.

Most blockages will be broken down by the warm water action and the food waste will clear. In cases where the trap is still not allowing water to freely pass through it, then the plug hole may need to be gently plunged using a plunger.

Should you need any more help, you can always choose to contact a drainage contractor. An engineer will be able to inspect the issue and advise on what needs to be done. A fat trap is always recommended so that these kinds of blockages do not happen again in the future.

There are many things which can contribute to the flooding of drains and environmental pollution, but some of these can be avoided if people just took a little time to consider drainage around their home.

It is easy to assume that all river pollution happens due to local industries depositing waste materials rather than the plumbing in our properties. However, it is a real situation that wastewater from household appliances, toilets, sinks and baths can cause health hazards to local wildlife instead of ending up in the sewage treatment works as it should do.

The devices and appliances you have fitted in your home should be connected in the right way and you also need to make sure that disposable products are not discarded through the drainage system either.

Wastewater passes through a complex network of sewers and drains, but any blockages encountered along the way to the treatment works can cause many problems for water companies and drainage contractors alike who have to remove blockages from the pipes every day.

Some drainage maintenance works are a necessity, but over two thirds of the blockages found in sewers are found to have been caused by people putting items down the drains that really need to be bagged and binned instead.

We have already reported the news that a new law is to come into place from 1st October this year which will affect the ownership of sewer and wastewater pipes and where they are located. For homeowners, this can depend on the type of property they live in and when it was built.

What it means in practice is that should you find a blockage in the drains outside your property boundary, you may not be responsible for sorting the problem out any longer. It all refers to how the pipes connect to the main sewerage system and who should arrange for the drainage maintenance work to be done.

From the date above, the water company in your local area will have greater responsibility for the flow of wastewater from sinks and toilets through the pipes and into the sewers. However, this law change only applies to pipes outside the land you own which connects to the public sewer system.

Therefore, you will still have to ensure that the pipes within your property boundary are working as they should by carrying wastewater towards the public system. Any pipes connected to a private pumping station will remain the ownership of the person the land belongs to. It is still wise to consult with your drainage maintenance contractor to find out where the responsibility lies should you ever need to report a blockage.

In this day and age, with all the many improvements in drainage technology, it is becoming increasingly common for trenchless techniques to be deployed by specialist engineers to deal with severely damaged pipes and drainage systems. However, there are still instances where traditional trench excavation work is necessary.

Should it not be possible to repair the pipes or drains using these modern methods, then new pipes may have to be installed in the street or area where the project is located, by digging up the surrounding soil to access the pipework.

If you use an established drainage contractor for your public or private sector drain maintenance work, you can be sure that the team of engineers taking on these big contracts will be highly trained individuals with experience of working within confined spaces as well as on the public highway. They will also look to carry out the work with the minimum amount of disruption.

All health and safety regulations will be met and the excavation personnel will always carry out risk assessments and plan the work thoroughly before the installation of the replacement pipework begins. So be careful when selecting a contractor that is able to meet all these requirements.

As well as being able to maintain all drainage maintenance works, if you enlist the services of a leading drainage contractor you may also be able to benefit from their access to high performance equipment such as a combination tanker with jetting and vacuuming capabilities.

The advantages to clients include being able to handle all kinds of waste, such as that deemed to be hazardous. This requires the handler to be registered to undertake this type of work and all the documentation that goes with it. The Environment Agency is very strict on the way that waste should be disposed of these days.

By making good use of a combination unit, this can take care of any root cutting, culvert cleaning, septic tank emptying, interceptor cleaning, gully emptying or sewer cleansing requirements you might have. An all-round machine such as this one is able to take on these multiple tasks.

Get in touch with the specialists to discuss your needs as they will be able to carry out this maintenance work, leaving you to concentrate on your business operations. Equipment like the combination tanker is able to save your costs as the time it takes for an engineer to undertake all this work is significantly reduced.

When a blocked drain is posing so much of a problem that it is affecting your business operations, it is important to address the situation before it creates an even bigger disruption for you. As well as the inconvenience aspects, it can also become a serious risk to your health and any other people present in the building. In these kinds of situations it is crucial that you can call on an emergency drainage contractor for assistance.

No matter what the problem is, the specialists at a dedicated company offering drainage maintenance services will be able to speak to you about the issue, diagnosing what the fault is and arranging for a response team to visit your premises straight away.

Once the qualified engineers have located the blockage, they will be able to set to work resolving this situation, quickly and efficiently. You can be sure that the equipment available to these professionals will be up-to-date and they can utilise the latest drain maintenance techniques to deal with even the most difficult of blockages.

Emergency drainage contractors are available 24 hours a day, all through the year, so you can rest assured that the situation will be resolved to your satisfaction.

If the specialists called in to inspect your damaged drainage pipes, find that they are beyond repair, then the latest trenchless technology techniques can be used to install new pipes without the need for excavation.

In the past, this was the only real way for work to be done on pipes that could not be repaired. The road or area around the drainage system would have to have been dug up in order for the new land drains, supply pipes or pumped drainage lines to be laid down successfully.

The specialist team of engineers can now utilise impact moling to install new pipes. This method is extremely cost-effective and it can also save time too. A pneumatic piercing tool is put into action to compact and displace the soil instead of having to remove it completely.

A drainage contractor will implement this impact moling technique as it is less expensive than the old trenching methods and it also has low operational costs as well. The fact that it hardly disrupts the environment surrounding the pipes means that customers are satisfied with the work. The only time when this method is not really suitable is when the conditions are rocky.

When you enlist the services of a professional drainage contractor, they will have access to some of the very latest technology – including the ability to carry out CCTV drain surveys.

A survey such as this is able to provide detailed drain inspection. This means that whether the pipe or drain system is above or below ground (where it is not readily accessible for engineering repair work), the camera equipment will survey the scene, allowing the teams to find and identify any areas posing a problem.

This professional service utilises equipment which can scan bore pipes of varying sizes and examine exactly what is going on in there. Technology such as this is able to get to the root of the problem fast, thus saving a fair amount of money, not to mention effort too.

Once the site inspection work has been completed by the CCTV cameras used in the survey, the results will be displayed in the form of a report which is given to customers, along with full colour images showing them the precise conditions of the drains. The summary outlines any repair works which are recommended.

If given the go ahead, the drainage engineers will then get to work on repairing the pipes and lining them so the issue does not return again anytime soon.

There are many instances where a toilet can become blocked and if not addressed, the issue can escalate and even cause the flooding of the home. We do not need to remind you of the health risks and unpleasantness caused by wastewater flowing back up the pipes and into the bathroom. This can make the area unusable until the situation is cleared by professionals.

In order to prevent this from happening it is necessary to perform maintenance on the toilet from time to time. To do this, all you need is a large rubber plunger which is quite easy to get hold of and can be bought from any DIY shop.

So when too much paper has been used in the toilet, you can tell it is becoming blocked as flushing it does not do anything to remove it. This is where the plunger comes in as this implement can usually clear most common paper blockages.

You can achieve this by fitting the plunger around the outlet at the lower point of the toilet pan before thrusting it in a downwards motion. Hopefully this should work to clear it and then you can flush water through the soil pipe to make sure.

If you have any further problems, then it may be wise to consult the professionals.

Backflow can occur in a drainage or plumbing system due to a number of different factors. As well as the common blockage, when the wrong items are flushed down a toilet, where there is nowhere left for the water to go, except for going back the way it came, is a burst mains pipe or an incorrect installation.

It can be an issue when the water pressure is not high enough to allow the water to flow as it should. In order to put this right, whatever the reason for the backflow, a drain inspection is necessary to determine if there are products blocking the system or if it is because of any other reason, as mentioned above.

You can prevent blockages from building up by only flushing the right things down a toilet, instead of items which are not meant to be disposed of in this way. Therefore, backflow will no longer be an issue for you.

Other preventative options for different scenarios within plumbing systems include installing backflow preventers like non-return valves to help with this. It all depends on the assessment of the situation and what measures are the most suitable. Speak to the maintenance experts on the best way to proceed.

There are a number of reasons why drains may be cracked and damaged, with joints at risk of opening up. These include such things as water infiltration, vehicular traffic, root ingress or ground movement.

In order to find a solution to the issue, you may not necessarily need to excavate the area around the drain, but this will be determined by the drain inspection.

The defective area in the pipe will need to be repaired, if not replaced, and so the following structural and non-structural techniques are now available to carry out any of these repairs.

Patch lining and chemical grouting are non-structural repair techniques to seal the area of water ingress, which, when left to continue, could severely damage a drainage system.

For more extensive problems, and more widespread defects, structural repairs like soft lining is used. In extreme cases the pipe may have to be replaced, but this method of installation is an excellent option to consider instead of the need for traditional excavation work.

You can be sure that these modern methods are both quick and efficient, not to mention being very cost effective too. So for the minimum amount of disruption, get in touch with a reliable drainage contractor today.

Water companies have made a concerted effort over the past few years to educate home and business owners about the problems which can be caused when unsuitable items are flushed away into the toilet and drains.
The result of this can lead to sewer blockages and so it is often the case that a drainage contractor is called in to deal with the situation.

Current campaigns such as United Utilities’ ‘What Not To Flush’ have been initiated because of these dangers and stressing the fact that a toilet should not be used as if it were a bin.

The company’s wastewater network manager for Cumbria, Paul Rigby, explained why the campaign was set up in the first place when he said:

“United Utilities clears 15,000 sewer blockages a year after the wrong items are flushed away. In most cases a blockage causes sewage to flood onto roads, pavements and even into customers’ homes. By using a bin in the bathroom instead of flushing waste, many of these cases of flooding can be avoided.”

This is not an isolated issue as water companies and drainage contractors up and down the country have to investigate and repair blockages and damaged pipes due to misuse of the sewer system.

Rather than having to deal with the stressful aftermath of blocked drains or flooding which can often occur at this time of year, it is always better to anticipate any issues at the outset. By checking your drains you can help to prevent many problems.

The first tip is to consider installing strainers in the plug holes of baths and kitchen sinks as they can prove to be very handy at catching hair and other debris which can cause drain blockages.

Whenever you are left with grease and fat after cooking, make sure you don’t pour it down the drain afterwards. Instead, you should let it cool and then place it in the bin.

Remember that paint, oil and other similar substances are not suitable for drain disposal either.

Always try and remove any blockages while they are less serious as this can save a lot of anguish later on. Using simple DIY techniques can solve minor problems, but don’t take on anything you are not trained to handle.

If in doubt, you should always get in touch with a professional drainage company who has the right technical expertise and equipment to inspect the drains and provide a quote for any work which is required.

If you live in South West England close to Bristol then it is worth getting yourself acquainted by the future works happening in the area. Drainage maintenance work is always necessary to ensure that the water is flowing as it should and that the sewerage system is working effectively.

Bristol Water, the utility company responsible for water in the city of Bristol have revealed that works are planned for Clifton, Yate, Little Badminton, Lockleaze and Monks Park during the months of July through September. For more details on each, please refer to the information below.

Mains renewal works are due to start on Monday 25 July at Brangwyn Grove, Lockleaze, Sundridge Park, Yate and Luckington Road, Monks Park for four weeks, four weeks and five weeks respectively.

Starting Monday 1 August, and lasting for two weeks, are works at Well Lane in Little Badminton.

On August 15, works will begin in Cotman Walk, Lockleaze, lasting for four weeks, while a week later the same will be occurring at Ambra Vale East, Clifton. Also in Clifton, Blackboy Hill and Mornington Road will be affected for one week from September 5.

These works are all part of Bristol Water’s water mains renewal or lining programme, which is on-going. This will improve the security and quality of the water supply. In the meantime, temporary road closures are required, with alternative routes made available.

The latest trenchless technology techniques, such as impact moling, have really changed the way in which drainage contractors operate, as the need for excavating a road or public highway every time maintenance needs to be carried out has now been eliminated. However, there are still occasions on which traditional trench excavation work is the only way around a problem.

When pipes can be repaired or installed without having to disrupt the flow of traffic on a road is always the aim for any drainage contractor, but each situation has to be looked at in terms of what is the most effective for this set of circumstances.

So when pipes are beyond repair, the specialist engineering teams may be left with no choice but to recommend that new water supply pipes, land drains or pumped drainage lines be installed through excavation. A risk assessment will assist in the drain replacement planning process.

Any inconvenience will always be kept to a minimum while this work is being undertaken and you can also be assured that current health and safety regulations are being adhered to. These specialists are trained for working in confined spaces and are used to public highway maintenance works for the public sector.

It is only natural for people to address the issues that affect us in the now, rather than having to think about all the other possibilities in life. When it comes to the home or business, it always seems like situations present themselves without warning. However, with drainage maintenance you can usually see the signs, before anything happens.

So while it is impossible to consider every problem that could occur due to drainage systems, you can certainly do something about it before it becomes very expensive for you and your business. A comprehensive drain maintenance contract will protect your premises from issues relating to your drains.

This well-planned work will be carried out by an experienced drainage contractor who can undertake preventative measures meaning you won’t have to worry about unexpected problems such as flooding due to blockages; if anything does happen outside of their control then you can be sure that reactive maintenance will be carried out right away.

Disruption will be kept to a minimum when you agree on planned maintenance from the drain specialists as it can be arranged for the time and date that suits you best, allowing you to continue running your business operations effectively.