The heatwave being experienced across Britain during summer 2018 may lead to an autumn and winter of increased tree root infestation problems in drainage pipes. Prolonged periods of dry weather can cause significant soil cracking and ground movement, which can increase the risk of displacement and cracking drainage pipes. This, in turn, gives tree roots, […]
Lining supervisor Jason Wade has completed the hottest ever London Marathon in memory of the children of two friends who died from cancer. Jason, who works at the UKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd operational centre in Slough, Berkshire, has raised more than £2,300 for the Children With Cancer UK. The charity supported two children – one […]
Business Development Manager Sian Jones has joined conservation volunteers to clear plastic pollution from the banks and waters of a river that flows into the Thames. Sian, based at the UKDN Waterflow (LG) offices in Slough, pictured above, worked with more than 50 other volunteers along the Jubilee River which runs through the Berkshire town. […]
It’s no secret to anyone that fats, oil and greases – or FOG as they’re known in the industry – take a massive toll on our plumbing, drains and sewers. But are we doing anything about it? UKDN has recently undertaken a survey of the UK’s attitudes towards drains and flushing habits; the results we’ve […]
Track maintenance operatives working for UKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd have been praised for the sensitive way they worked with householders while inspecting two culverts on a main railway line. Network Rail commissioned the company, part of Lanes Group plc, to investigate track flooding problems associated with two culverts on the Brighton Main Line at Hassocks, […]
UKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd has won the 2017 UKSTT small renovation award for a project to rehabilitate the largest culvert in the Network Rail South East region. The company’s specialist rail division was presented with the trophy by former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton at the annual dinner and awards ceremony of the […]
UKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd is keeping the drains at the UK’s largest fruit, vegetable and flower market in a clear and healthy condition to help Londoners enjoy the freshest food and the brightest blooms. The company, part of Lanes Group plc, is commissioned to provide a drainage maintenance service for the more than 200 […]
Drainage specialist Lanes Group plc has donated a heart defibrillator to one of the largest primary schools in Solihull. Nearly 700 children and 90 staff, plus many hundreds of other people who visit Valley Primary School, in Solihull, every week now have additional protection against sudden cardiac arrest. As well as donating the defibrillator, Lanes […]
Credit – Network Rail Whilst rain makes the grass grow and the flowers bloom, its effects aren’t quite so kind for the everyday commuter. It gets in your hair and dampens your mood, makes your mascara run and you run late. On a drizzly Monday night, overflowing drains are an overwhelming pain. However, the rain’s […]
UKDN Waterflow (LG) Ltd has boosted its ultra-violet lining capability to meet growing demand for the rehabilitation of large diameter sewers and culverts. Its lining division has invested in a new dual-core curing system designed specifically for lining pipes with a diameter of between 600mm and 1200mm. Drainage specialist UKDN Waterflow (LG), part of Lanes […]