Soakaway Installation in Hampshire On a pre-planned service to a clients treatment plant in Hampshire which discharges to a soakaway our engineers discovered that the installation had failed and the outlet was full. Why do Soakaways fail? The purpose of a soakaway is to drain excess water caused by heavy rain if the drainage system or septic…
DetailsManhole 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,…
DetailsWe had a call out this weekend to visit our friends at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth. Our engineers fixed a broken air line and ensured the pump was back up and running. The pumps at Blue Reef are in constant use and require maintenance on parts such as airlines and connectors. Air pumps serve two purposes; they…
DetailsWe received a call out to a site that reported a water pump leak. On investigation, our engineers found that there was a leaking mechanical seal. If the seal was not replaced and continued to deteriorate the pump would eventually lose pressure and fail. Unfortunately, this particular pump had been superseded by a newer version…
DetailsSplit Pump Chamber Tank We received a call out to a residential property reporting problems with their pump and pump chamber. On inspection, the team found that there was a large hole in the pump chamber tank at the base. Ground water was flooding into the tank. The pumps, which usually are only required for…
DetailsLeaking Pipe Work The team were called to a domestic property where leaking pipework was causing localised flooding on a regular basis. On investigation, we found that the inner pipework to the stormwater tank had split and there were leaks on the pipework joints. When water is under pressure if a pipe splits or a joint…
DetailsHigh Pressure Jetting Safety Clothing Our drain jetting team is fully equipped to tackle your drainage issues during this exceptional time with High Pressure Jetting Safety Clothing. A drain blockage can quickly become a hazard and compromise health or potentially threaten the integrity of the structure of your property if it is not unblocked. If you’re based in the UK…
DetailsWe wish to reassure all customers that we remain open and are committed to work in the best interests of our staff, our customers and our community during this extraordinary time. Our engineers are still providing the following essential services: • Blocked Drains • Pump Repairs • Septic Tank Emptying Our Service levels are: •…
DetailsBlocked Manhole The extreme wet weather has been causing more issues for the UK this week. The sheer volume of rainwater is highlighting any problem areas within many drainage systems. We were called out to check a blocked manhole at a local domestic property. Our team of engineers carried out high-pressure water jetting to clear the…
DetailsA massive congratulations to Sophia Guppy age 10, who won our Single Use Plastic Awareness Poster Competition. The aim of the competition was to help raise awareness of the issue of single use plastics in our oceans and how it affects marine life. We received so many wonderful entries it was difficult to choose just one…
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