A CCTV drainage survey is a process for examining the condition of drainage systems remotely with a camera system that records video footage and captures other useful data. The technology has become an essential tool for inspecting and surveying underground drains, sewers, culverts and associated drainage assets safely, quickly and cost-effectively. The techniques and equipment […]
Trees are a much-loved part of the British landscape. Success in creating a sustainable and pleasant environment is often measured by how many trees have been preserved or planted. Yet trees are also regularly blamed for causing damage to the built environment, including buildings, walls, and underground drainage pipes. In some parts of the UK, […]
A grim topic, and not one that we like to think about. Often wastewater is out of sight, therefore out of mind. making dealing with your wastewater pipes not the highest of priorities. However, it should be and often there is confusion around who is responsible for what sewage pipes. To help, UKDN Waterflow have […]
Boundaries, an issue that is constantly questioned by customers and professionals alike as to who is responsible? Well we can shed some light on this and help put your minds at ease as to who looks after what. First of all we would like to bring your attention to the illustration below. Here you will […]
Setting up a business or moving to a new location is an exciting yet challenging time. There’s a lot to think about and – if you’re not careful – a lot to forget about, too. One such issue is drainage, which can incur considerable expenses down the line if left unattended. To help commercial buyers […]
Moving into a new home is an exciting yet challenging time. There’s a lot to think about and – if you’re not careful – a lot to forget about, too. One such issue is drainage, which can incur considerable expenses down the line if left unattended. To help new-buyers begin their new adventure, we’ve assembled a […]
The main feature of a trap, such as the U-bend (invented by Thomas Crapper in 1880), is that it holds standing water. This prevents sewer gases in the drains coming back into the building, but still allows waste to pass through into the sewer system. After a toilet, sink or bath has been used, the […]
A French drain is a drainage system designed to drain water from land. It is often associated with ensuring the ground does not become water-logged near a structure, such as a wall, or building. French drains come in many forms. The are also known as weeping drains, filter drains, trench drains, curtain drains, and land […]
Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDs) offer a natural approach to managing drainage. When vegetation and permeable surfaces are replaced by concrete, paving or roofed structures, less surface water is absorbed into the ground and more is directed to the surface water drains. Instead of channelling surface water through a network of pipes to a watercourse, […]
A catch pit is an empty chamber built into a drainage system to ‘catch’ silt and other debris carried along the drainage pipe by water. Catch pits (sometimes spelt catchpits), silt traps or interceptor traps as they are also known – play a crucial role in preventing the build-up of material that can cause pipe […]