What Happens to Sewage Water During a Flood?
Posted on December 23, 2019
Sewers are meant to remove rainwater as well as sewage from your property, but they can only handle so much water. Excessive amounts of rainwater entering sewers can cause sewer flooding, which becomes quite severe in extreme weather events such as floods. No matter how hard drainage companies work to… Read more »
The ultimate sewage spill clean up guide
Posted on September 18, 2018
Sewage spills can cause havoc for your garden or premises and need to be handled swiftly and with due consideration. Sewage spills can happen for a variety of reasons: tree roots could crack pipes, blockages could damage pipework or heavy rain could overwhelm drains. Whatever the cause, you will be… Read more »
Storm Doris: Impact on the UK
Posted on April 26, 2017
As we move into springtime, we can now look back on what was a tumultuous end to the winter here in the UK. Storm Doris wreaked havoc to thousands across the country in February, causing widespread damage and disruption that many simply were not prepared for. In this article we’re… Read more »
Ingenious Flood Defense in the UK: Self Activating Flood Barrier
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Dedicated flood barriers are a vital step towards mitigating and preventing long term flood damage here in the UK. Without strategically placed flood defenses, any instances of flooding have the potential to cause irreparable damage. To maximise our preparation for flooding, modern and reliable flood defenses will be necessary across… Read more »
Cleaning Your Home After Flood Damage
Posted on February 24, 2017
We never want to think about our homes undergoing any kind of drastic or unexpected upheaval, but the chance of flooding is something that many of us face. Flooding in the home can come quickly without much warning, leaving you to deal with a host of lingering problems that you… Read more »
7 Ways You Can Prevent Your Home from Flooding This Winter
Posted on December 1, 2016
Let’s face it, the winter weather is never easy to contend with, and if it’s not freezing cold temperatures and snow, it’s rain - and lots of it. Winter sees countless family homes and businesses washed out as the increase in downpours burst our river banks and break our drains,… Read more »
Is There Compensation for Sewer Flooding?
Posted on July 4, 2016
A blocked pipe or a sewage water backup is a horrible situation for a homeowner to deal with, especially if the sewage water has caused damage to the outside or inside of your property. If your home has been affected by sewer flooding, covering the costs of the damage can… Read more »
Music Festival Guide for Bad Weather
Posted on June 6, 2016
The British weather is unpredictable at best, varying from blistering sunshine to torrential rain in a matter of hours, so it comes as no surprise that each festival season brings more stories of washed out tents and muddy fields. In 2012, dance fans were left disappointed when the weather was… Read more »
What Causes Sewer Flooding?
Posted on March 30, 2016
Sewer flooding is an unfortunate, unpleasant event that happens from time to time. Although it is not always preventable, there are some things which can be done to keep this from happening. Here, we run through some of the main reasons sewer flooding occurs, and what can be done to… Read more »