Archive for July, 2010

Other services offered by a drain maintenance company

Friday, July 30th, 2010

As well as the regular drain maintenance, cleaning and inspection services, which include descaling, jetting and root removal work, offered by a specialist drainage business, you can also take advantage of other services which are available.

A few of these services are described below:

Lifting equipment – Sometimes hydraulic lifting equipment may be required on a job to help avoid damage to a chamber cover or frame, whilst protecting the engineer from suffering an injury. This may be the only solution to some problems as a cover that hasn’t been opened for some time may require this equipment to lift it. A replacement chamber cover is often required, which comes with a 10-year structural guarantee.

Surface cleaning – Instead of the need for the more expensive replacement surfaces, a lancing gun powered by a high pressure water jetting machine can often prove to be a cheaper alternative that still gets the right results. Through the use of this equipment, you can effectively remove even the most stubborn of surface debris and clean away any blemishes to the surface.

As well as the two services mentioned above you can also enlist drainage specialists for excavation, pipe lining, flood clearance and vacuum tanker work.

Taking on large scale drainage projects

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

If you find that you are in dire need of help from drainage specialists to carry out maintenance work on your business premises then make sure you only go to the best in London. The experience gained from undertaking a wide range of projects means the problem will be solved effectively.

But how will the company go about taking on a big project? Well, for instance, if you have a bad situation in a factory where clay pipes within the drainage system are disintegrating and the area is full of debris, the problem can first be tacked by carrying out a CCTV of the section.

This should show the full extent of the damage and relining work that needs to be done. After this it is usually the case that all silt and fragments are removed and cleared away before the pipe is then ready to be relined.

The drain maintenance team can then use its equipment to install a new liner which is chemical and heat resistant by curing it into place using water. Any manhole access points can be opened up and a final survey should reveal that the pipeline is installed perfectly and that there is no more debris.

This is just one example of a reline. No matter what your requirements, be sure to get in touch with the experts today.

Drainage specialists can come to the rescue

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

No matter whether you are a home or business owner based in London, there is no job too big or too small for the drain maintenance experts.

If you have need of a company that deals with damaged and blocked drains and knows what they are doing then do not hesitate to give them a call today.

They can fix and reline any damaged drains that are causing problems in both factories and office buildings alike. A team of engineers is always on hand to determine the cause of any blockage or plan the repair of drainage systems.

When it comes to pipes and extensive networks underground, often interlinked with expensive and dangerous equipment, it is very difficult for the average person to deal with. Plus, when you try these kinds of things yourself, you always run the risk of exasperating the situation.

Make sure you only get advice from drainage specialists in London who know what they are talking about. Then you will be sure to find out the best way to repair the drains and the timescale involved.
Sometimes the issue can be dealt with immediately, while on other occasions specialist equipment may be needed to take on the project.

Sewage problems continue to plague family’s garden

Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

It has recently been reported in the news that a family in Wallington, London have experienced a situation where raw sewage has swamped their back garden for the third time.

On each occasion, heavy rain has caused waste from a covered manhole to pour in to the garden and the water supplier has so far not been able to deal with the problem.

The homeowner, Debbie Rodgers, a mother of three children, has called for a solution to be found for the problem, which first began back in 2008. Thames Water has been unable to solve the issue despite a number of attempts.

A spokesman for the company explained:

“We completed a thorough clean-up of the garden on July 14 and carried out a CCTV survey within the sewer on July 16 to identify any issues that could have contributed to the sewer flooding.

“This footage will be reviewed and we will then take the necessary action.

“In August 2009 the garden flooded after bricks and concrete had been put down the sewer.

“The sewers are only designed to carry human waste, water and toilet tissue. Anything else can cause nasty blockages, and in this particular case, misery for the people who have experienced flooding.”

If you ever find yourself with a similar problem and require help with drainage-related issues, always speak to the drain maintenance professionals who are able to deliver satisfaction and value for money to all London property owners.

Nursing home given the go-ahead after a CCTV survey

Monday, July 26th, 2010

Plans for an extension to a nursing home in Malvern were recently given approval after a clause in the contract was added that states a CCTV drainage survey must be carried out on the sewerage system.

The nursing home on Victoria road, Malvern will see a major redevelopment including refurbishment works and a much needed extension. However, residents in the surrounding area complained, stating reasons such as tress would be removed and privacy would be lost. Another concern was that sewers on Victoria road have flooded a number of times in the past and there were fears the expansion of the property would put an extra strain on the sewerage system.

However, after reassurances and plans for a full CCTV survey were drawn up, the development control committee gave the go-ahead for the development.

Problems with drainage can cause serious problems for homeowners, so it’s no wonder these residents wanted assurances before the plans were given the OK. Using a CCTV survey, the drainage professionals will be able to find out what is causing the drains to overflow and carry out the necessary repairs, so the problem can be solved.