Drain Maintenance News
There cannot be many people in the UK who do not know about fatbergs. The giant clumps of fats and oils, and other waste matter, that can clog the UK’s sewers have captured the public imagination. As a drainage and utilities specialist, Lanes Group has played its part, working with Thames Water to remove the…
Out of sight and out of mind is a common expression which applies perfectly to a drainage system – so much so that the location and connections of many underground pipes are a real mystery. That is why drainage engineers at Lanes Group plc are often called upon to investigate and trace sewers, drains and…
Lanes Group is on a mission to educate people across the UK about the damage caused when hidden plastics found in household products such as wet wipes, sanitary towels, tampons, nappies and much more, are flushed down the toilet. As you may have already read, we have been raising awareness of hidden plastics and explaining…
Baby wipes and antibacterial household wipes are the most common types of disposable wipes in British households, used by 44% and 52% of people respectively. 59% of people said they would not support the proposed government blanket ban on the sale of disposable wipes, which was suggested in May this year. The most common reason…
A couple who could not use their kitchen sink or bathroom because of a drain blockage have praised Lanes Group plc drainage engineers, working for Amey on behalf of Severn Trent Water, for their rapid assistance. Jean and Andy Norman alerted Severn Trent Water after sewage began seeping out of the drain and into their…
It is an industrial drainage pipe renovation programme that can only be achieved with the lightest of touches. When you operate thousands of metres of industrial effluent and water pipes that spread out under a village, through fields, across a river bridge, and under a stream – twice – the last thing you want to…
Lanes Group plc has completed a three-year programme of maintenance work to survey, clean, and repair strategic highway drainage pipes across Portsmouth. Teams from the drainage specialist’s Eastleigh depot worked with Colas to carry out surveys, desilting, and repairs along 20 kilometres of large-diameter highway drains. Colas, which manages highway infrastructure for Portsmouth City Council…
Cambridgeshire Constabulary has selected Lanes Group plc to maintain the drainage systems at all its police stations. The force has awarded Lanes a contract to carry out planned and reactive maintenance for the next three years. The contract, offered by competitive tender, covers all drain and sewer blockage and repair work at 18 station buildings…
