Are unvented systems safe?

Yes, unvented hot water cylinders are very safe when installed and maintained correctly. They are fitted with multiple safety features such as pressure relief valves, thermostats, and expansion vessels to prevent overpressure and overheating.

What is an unvented hot water cylinder?

An unvented hot water cylinder is a sealed system that connects directly to the mains water supply. It delivers hot water at high pressure without the need for a separate cold water tank in the loft, making it a more modern and space-efficient solution.

Rehabilitation of Underslab Drainage System at Amersham Place

Client Overview: Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd. is a prominent company operating in the life sciences sector. They own a facility located at Amersham Place, Little Chalfont HP7 9NA, where they conduct various operations critical to their business. Background: The underslab drainage system at the Amersham Place facility required urgent attention due to various issues affecting its functionality. To address this, the client engaged our team of professionals to conduct a comprehensive CCTV Read More…

Repair Work to Sheerness Dockyard Church on behalf of Coniston Ltd

Sector: Construction Client: Coniston Ltd Project Location: Sheerness Dockyard Church Duration of project: 1 month London Drainage Facilities were approached by Coniston Ltd, who are contractors on the largescale Sheerness Dockyard Church renovation at Sheppey, Kent. Challenge The original Sheerness Dockyard Church was badly damaged by fire back in 2001. The building stands at the entrance to the former Royal Dockyard on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent. To support young people and new businesses Read More…

Tanker and Wet Vac Services to Clear House of Commons Flood

Project Snapshot Client House of Commons, Palace of Westminster Sector Government / Facilities Management Location Palace of Westminster, London SW1A 0AA Services Vacuum tanker works, wet vac flood clearance Duration 1 week Challenge Flash flooding across multiple rooms in a Grade I listed, active government building Overview When flash flooding struck the Palace of Westminster in July 2021, the House of Commons Facilities Manager didn’t search for a drainage contractor, he specifically requested us. That Read More…

Emergency A&E Restoration at Newham General Hospital

Project Snapshot Client KRH Contracts Ltd (on behalf of Newham General Hospital) Sector Healthcare / Facilities Management Location Newham General Hospital, Glen Road, London E13 8RU Services Vacuum tanker works, wet vac flood clearance, high-pressure drain jetting Duration 1 night Overview On a weekend in late July 2021, a flash flood forced Newham General Hospital to close its A&E department. A major incident was declared. Patients were diverted to neighbouring hospitals, including Whipps Cross, which Read More…

Picote Concrete Removal at Heathrow Airport for BAM Nuttall Ltd

Project Snapshot Client BAM Nuttall Ltd Sector Aviation / Construction Location Heathrow Airport Tunnels, London Services Picote concrete removal, CCTV drain surveying, high-pressure jetting Duration 1 month Challenge Hardened concrete blockages in live airport tunnel drainage, excavation impossible Overview When BAM Nuttall’s drainage investigation at Heathrow Airport uncovered hardened concrete blocking the tunnel drainage system, excavation wasn’t an option. It involves financial pre-qualification, health and safety assessments, a trial run, and then the work itself, Read More…

Tree Root Removal Services for Storm Group

Sector: Public (Council owned day care)Client: Storm GroupProject Location: Lion and Hogarth Centre, BrentwoodDuration of project: 3 weeksLondon Drainage Facilities were approached by Storm Group to offer vital support for their project at the Lion and Hogarth Centre in Brentwood.ChallengeThe Lion and Hogarth Centre is a council-owned day centre for older people, providing care and a friendly, sociable environment to enjoy during retirement years. Unfortunately, the centre has experienced ongoing flooding and drainage issues over Read More…

How much does scheduled drain maintenance cost?

Our scheduled drain maintenance services include unlimited free of charge callouts to all serviced drains, which gives our customers great peace of mind when it comes to knowing that an allocated annual budget for drainage work is in place for any work that is required. The costs of our drain maintenance service varies depending on the requirements, so please get in touch with the team today for a quote.