Cracked Drain Gully Repair We were called out to a working farm in Surrey to investigate an issue with a gully drain. The property owner had tried to unblock the drain with rods, but these became stuck in the drain. What is a gully drain? A gully is an outside water drain pipe that’s designed…
Over the last 12 months Alton Pump Services has been the principle contractor in the refurbishment of the Visitor Centre, Cafe and toilet block at Newlands Corner, Guildford, Surrey. So we were delighted that last week that The Queen’s Baton Relay stopped outside the centre ahead of the Commonwealth Games, and the Baton was temporarily…
Rain water not draining away? There are a number of possible causes. Here we take a look at the reasons why water is not draining away from your home or premises. Reasons for rain water not draining away: Blocked Drain Heavy Rain Broken Drain Inadequate Drainage Blocked Drains If there is a blockage in your…
We were called out last week by a new client who was in need of a drainage company. The locally based customer rang at 10am and we had arrived onsite, unblocked and cleaned the drain by 12pm. During heavy rainfall if you have even a small amount of debris in your drains they can become…
Manhole Chamber Rebuild The team were called to unblock a drain for a local council. On inspection they found that one of the manhole chambers was unstable and required a full rebuild. Manhole chambers – also known as inspection chambers, are an integral part of a drainage system allowing access for drains to be cleared, carry out essential repairs,…
Rising Damp A council run site we regularly provide tank emptying services for reported a significant level of rising damp in the main utility block. On investigation we found that there was no provision for water drainage in the original building construction. Rain water was pooling around the exterior walls of the block causing damp…
DRAIN RODDING The team were called to another blocked drain this week – an excess of tissue and oil was found to be causing the problem. On this occasion they were able to clear the blockage using rods. The team carry a selection of drain rods which are stiff yet flexible allowing them to apply force to the rods.…
Blocked ACO Drain Channel The team was called out to Byfleet Library to clear blocked ACO’s. They can become blocked during the autumn months with leaves, debris and even freezing water. The wastewater can back up causing flooding, leaks and damage to the surrounding area, including property. An overflowing Channel can also cause potential problems during…
Drainage issues after rain Have you got a blocked drain after heavy rain? After the heavy rain we’ve had a lot more call outs to clear blockages and repair drains. If excess rainwater has nowhere to go, the resulting standing water can affect a property’s foundations as well as its sewage and septic systems. Blocked drains can…
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