About Us And Drains
DrainTec Services is a family run business with every member of the team having extensive ‘hands on’ experience both above and below the ground. Our staff is highly skilled and fully equipped to undertake both advanced specialist techniques such as CCTV drain surveys, as well as the more traditional ones; when required to problem solve and implement the best solutions for rehabilitation work on private drains and private or public sewers. All engineers carry full accreditations that enable them to work in the public highway and operate their equipment in a safe manner.
We are renowned for our reliable, friendly, efficient, 24 hour service and particularly our ability to solve problematical situations for our clients.
Whatever your drainage needs Draintec Services professional engineers deliver the most suitable solution to meet your needs. From unblocking drains, to comprehensive drain repair services, we will help you keep your business up and running at the most cost-effective price.
Customer Advice
DrainTec Services have put together this information to help you the property owner understand your drainage system.
Should you require any further information please contact Draintec Services on 0808 160 89 63 or e-mail us via our contact information page.
Q. What is Foul water and what is Surface water?
A) Foul water
A) Surface water
Surface water means rain water from gutters, driveways
Q. What are Private drains
A) Private Foul drains
Takes foul water to the sewer from one property
A) Private Surface drainsTakes Surface water to the sewer from one property
Q. What are Private Sewers
A) Private Foul sewers
Takes foul water to the sewer from two or more properties
A) Private Surface drainTakes Surface water to the sewer from two or more properties
Q. What are Public Sewers
Public sewers tend to run in the highway BUT can also be on private land(such as front and back gardens)
These are the responsibility of the water company in your area. If your property had drainage before 1st October 1937 and serves more than you this could become a common sewer (public)
Sewers and Drains - Who is Responsible?
Q. How can I reduce having a blocked drain?
- • Items such as nappies, food waste and fats should not be disposed into the drainage system.
- • You should place Personal items like nappies and sanitary towels in plastic bags and placed in the bin.
- • When preparing food use a sink sieve this will prevent the traps on your sink from blocking.
- • Drainage gullies around your property need Maintaining. Clean away garden debris what is left will eventually block your drainage system.
- Draintec services operates cost effective drainage maintenance programmes. For further information on how you can implement such a programme please contact our office on
0808 160 89 63