RNL Drainage Solutions

Exposed Drain Cover

ras — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:50:57 +0000

Don’t leave your house drain cover exposed, like the one in the picture. You are more likely to entertain vermin like rats and mouse into the drain and it’s more than a health issue. Once these creatures enter the drainage system they are become extremely difficult to remove. It can also cause further problem if they enter the drain pipe and into the house.

It is advisable to keep exposed drain covered at all times and keep the vermin out.

Satellite Office – Loughborough

ras — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:34:27 +0000

Due to growth in our business, we now have a satellite office in Loughborough. You can also contact us on 01509 39 38 37 as well as 0116 208 1155.

Dustbin Vs Toilet

ras — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:40:24 +0000

Here are some common items that we put down the toilet everyday but should be disposed in the dustbin:

1) Cotton buds

2) Sanitary towels

3) Bandages and plasters

4) Baby/toilet/cleaning wipes

5) Disposable nappies

6) Razors and blades

The list is endless! Dispose these products in the bin along with all your other household rubbish.

Mrs Lawton, Leicester

ideanetics — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:39:30 +0000

What an excellent service RNLS drainage provide! I cannot praise them highly enough. Prompt response, Expert and knowledgeable, Highly efficient service and superb value for money, besides being courteous and totally trustworthy. I would recommend them to anyone – indeed I have recommended them to all my friends and family. Thank you Ras.:

Butlin Property Service, Leicester

ideanetics — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:59:25 +0000

Butlin Property Services have used the services of RNL Drainage Solutions many times in the past and have found them to be very competent and reliable giving ourselves good service at all times, therefore we will continue to use the services of RNL in the future.

CCTV Drain Survey (update)

ras — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 09:55:35 +0000

We can provide CCTV drain survey to meet WRc (Water Research Standards) which can be submitted and comply with Water Company requirement for an approval. For example with Severn Trent Water and Anglian Water.

We use latest ( Win Can Version 8 ) CCTV survey camera to record detailed and accurate survey.

The key benefits of CCTV drain survey:

We are local Leicester based company means can be available anywhere at short notice.
We can survey virtually any type of drain or sewer.
The survey camera used by qualified and experienced operative.
The drainage report can be produced within 2-3 working days.
Our prices are very competitive.

Next time should you require a CCTV drain survey – why not contact us on 0116 208 1155.

Automatic adoption of new sewers

ras — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 07:00:17 +0000

Did you know the Government – Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) are tasked with the automatic adoption of sewers on new built properties.

In other words, as soon as new properties are built, the sewer automatically adopted by the Water Company throughout England and Wales.

If you live in a new house and drainage system serves more than one property – you may not be responsible for that sewer. If in doubt, why check with RNLDS.

Drainage Emergency

ras — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 07:16:54 +0000

We are now closed for Christmas and New Year. Our Offices will re-open on 17/01/2013. During this period we will provide drainage emergency services such as blocked drain clearance; sewer flooding; pollution investigation etc. We can be contacted as usual on 0116 208 1155.

On behalf of RNL Drainage Solutions wishing you a Merry Christmas and prosperous New Year.

Will you be recycling this Christmas?

ras — Sun, 23 Dec 2012 17:04:46 +0000

As the nation will celebrate festive Christmas, the householders will carelessly pour over 500 tonnes of cooking oils and fats, roasting juices including left over veg and meat bits down the plughole.

It's all too easy – simply rinse the fat and oil from the greasy pots and pans down the sink with soap and hot water. Most householders might not think twice before dumping fat, oil and grease down the drain.

As soon as fat cools, it will thicken eventually causes a blockage. It will eventually cause waste water (foul) and sewage to back up. The sewer blockages will be caused by grease, fat or oil solidifying in drains and sewers forming 'fatbergs'. Add to more, hair, soap, scum we will also wash down the drain.

The best way to get rid of used cooking oil and fat – pour it into a container. Let it cool, scrape it out into a sealed bag and put it in the bin. Always try to recycle greasy leftovers by mixing the fat with nuts and seeds, allowing it to solidify. Then using this feed the birds in your garden. Otherwise pour surplus oil and fat away into the soil in your garden. Never pour it down the drain.

Usually there are around 200,000 sewer blockages in Christmas throughout the UK every year. Three quarters of them are caused by oils, fat and grease clogging up drain pipes. Clearing these blockages could cost in millions of pounds year.

Courtesy of RNL Drainage Solutions. Wishing you a happy and enjoyable Christmas.

Drain covers in freezing conditions

ras — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:59:30 +0000

Surface water on roads and pavements can be very dangerous in particular icy and freezing weather conditions for many highway users. The surface water can weaken foundations and in certain extreme conditions can cause water and drainage pipes to freeze.

In some cases, gullies can become blocked. However, the issue may not be with the gully but with the drain in which it is connected to.

Manhole covers can be e huge risk for many drivers and cyclists as the freezing conditions are likely to become icy and slippery. Displaced or damaged manhole cover and frame can be hazard to all pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.

Please ensure that you take care and precautions in icy and freezing weather conditions.