Drain and Sewer Services

15/10/2026

England is still in drought on paper, with 10 areas in drought status and September rainfall at 65% of average. But wetter, stormier weather is expected this autumn. Dry ground, heavy rain and falling leaves put drains under pressure.

Here’s what to check on your site: https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/autumn-leaves-blocked-drains-after-drought/

08/10/2026

An emergency pump station failure usually means an out-of-hours callout, tanker hire, temporary pump hire, and in the worst cases an Environment Agency pollution investigation, easily running to several thousand pounds. A pre-planned maintenance contract keeps costs predictable and gives you documented service records if you ever need to show due diligence. Get in touch if you're not sure when yours was last serviced.
https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/pump-station-maintenance-guide/

Pump stations are an essential but frequently neglected part of many commercial drainage systems. Because they are buried underground and out of sight, they can go years without a proper inspection - until something fails. When a pump station fails, the consequences for a business can be immediate a...

01/10/2026

Surface water drainage plays a central role in managing rainfall on commercial sites. Regular clearing of gullies and channels, combined with accurate drainage mapping, helps ensure systems continue to perform during periods of heavy rain.

Preventative maintenance supports compliance, reduces risk and protects day-to-day operations.

🔗 https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/surface-water-drainage-responsibility/

24/09/2026

Even sites with a maintenance schedule often miss the same five things on their pump station: float switch testing under real operating conditions, alarm verification, wet well de-silting, rising main inspection, and electrical and control panel checks. Any one of these being skipped can mean a fault goes unnoticed until the station fails.

https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/pump-station-maintenance-guide/

10/09/2026

A one-off blockage can happen. A repeated blockage usually points to something more. Recurring drainage problems can indicate hidden defects, poor flow, debris build-up or damaged pipework.

Our blog explains what repeat issues can reveal about your drainage system.

Click to read more:
https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/recurring-drainage-problems

03/09/2026

Understanding what is happening underground is essential on larger commercial sites.

Our new iPEK crawler system strengthens our CCTV drain inspection capability, helping us deliver more detailed inspections across larger drainage networks and infrastructure environments.

Click to read more about our latest investment in advanced CCTV drain inspection technology: https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/ipek-cctv-drain-inspection-technology

26/08/2026

After the driest July on record and months of drought, this bank holiday weekend's forecast is thunderstorms and heavy rain. Good news for reservoirs, but ground that's been baked hard for weeks doesn't just soak that up. Expect gullies working overtime, and any weak point in your drainage to show itself fast.

We wrote about exactly this scenario back when the drought started: dry, compacted ground sheds water instead of absorbing it, which is why the driest summer in decades can flip into a flooding risk almost overnight. If your site hasn't had a check since the hosepipe bans came in, this weekend is the test.

Read more: https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/hosepipe-ban-drainage-risk

20/08/2026

Pump stations are often out of sight and out of mind, until they fail. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, if a pump station sits within your property boundary, maintaining it is a legal duty, not just good practice. Industry guidance calls for servicing at least every six months. When did you last check yours?

Click to learn more: https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/pump-station-maintenance-guide/

13/08/2026

By mid-summer, vegetation growth around drains, gullies and surface water routes can begin affecting drainage performance more noticeably.

Roots, organic debris and overgrown areas can all contribute to restricted flow and recurring drainage issues if left unmanaged.

Click to read more about why it is important to keep on top of drainage maintenance during periods of increased vegetation growth:
https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/spring-drainage-problems

Spring often feels like a period of recovery for drainage systems. After winter, sites begin to dry out, temperatures rise and day-to-day operations return to a more normal rhythm. However, this is also the time when a different set of drainage issues can start to develop. Spring drainage

06/08/2026

Dry, compacted ground sheds water fast instead of absorbing it. That's why a drought can quietly set up a flash flood risk: gullies clogged with dust and debris, surcharging drains, and car parks flooding from rainfall that wouldn't normally cause an issue. Worth checking your site's drainage before the next thunderstorm, not after: https://www.drainandsewer.co.uk/hosepipe-ban-drainage-risk/