Drainage Terminology Explained
Posted on October 26, 2015
A fully functioning drainage system is something which is crucial to any property, no matter its size or purpose. Foul Sewer This is a type of sewer which only accepts the flow of foul sewage through its system. Inspection Chamber The inspection chamber is the structure within a drainage system… Read more »
Tips for Maintaining your Drains
Posted on June 7, 2015
Drains are often misused as a legitimate waste disposal method. Once you have flushed something down the toilet or washed it down the drain, you don’t have to see it again, so, therefore, is a great way to dispose of things, right? Wrong. Drains should never be seen as an… Read more »
How to Choose the Right Drainage Contractor
Posted on April 30, 2015
When the time comes should you need the help of a drainage contractor, with so many different companies all offering different things, you can get lost amongst the list of names and it can be rather tricky making the decision of who to choose for the job. All you know… Read more »
Tree Roots Damage Drains and Block Pipes
Posted on December 19, 2014
Many of us recognise those all too familiar signs of a blocked drain. Loud gurgling noises, nasty smells and slow draining water. Although we may turn our backs and pretend we haven’t seen, heard or smelt it, unfortunately this will not make the problem go away. More worryingly, if you… Read more »
Tennis Ball Sewer Blockage Causes Flooding
Posted on July 16, 2014
This month, Severn Trent Water engineers were called out to Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire for an incident of a severely backed up drain that was causing flooding to the surrounding area, only to find that at the root of the problem was in fact, tennis balls! The usual suspect for… Read more »
Drainage Around The World: Half of Delhi Lacks Proper Drainage System
Posted on June 27, 2014
46% of India’s capital city Delhi is home to nearly 4.5 million people. In such a crowded area, there is a need for certain systems to be put in place in order to avoid complete chaos and ruin. One of the most important working systems that is vital to the… Read more »
Top 5 Causes of Blocked Drains
Posted on May 6, 2014
Blocked drains can cause utter chaos for any home owner. They can result in nasty smells and flooding that can potentially have devastating consequences. Yet this is ironic seeing as it is rather easy to keep them clean and free-flowing. You simply just need to know how the drains become… Read more »
What Happens To Homes When The Flood Water Drains Away?
Posted on April 4, 2014
Following the recent spate of bad weather and storms which have hit the UK, many people have had their homes and livelihoods destroyed by the torrential floods. Yet even when the rain has stopped and the flood water is drained away, the upset and disruption is not over. It is… Read more »
Giant Sinkholes Around The World
Posted on March 31, 2014
The thought of the ground opening and swallowing us up is something of a surreal nightmare, but shockingly, this frightful concept is becoming a reality for many throughout the world, including right here in the UK. Generally speaking, Britain will see either one or two sinkholes in a year, but… Read more »