Drainage Tips & Insights

Welcome Trevor Hemming to the Drainfast team

5 April, 2021

Trevor is a driver at our Midlands Depot.

Welcome Andrew Guest to the Drainfast team

1 February, 2021

Andrew is a driver at our Midlands Depot.

Welcome David Paget to the Drainfast team

25 January, 2021

David is responsible for preparing the company's financial reports and keeps a keen eye on the numbers.

Welcome Paul Palmer to the Drainfast team

16 November, 2020

Yard and Warehouse Operative at our Basildon Depot

Welcome Keith Ferguson to the Drainfast team

22 June, 2020

Keith is a driver who helps to fulfil our service promise and get the goods to the customer when they need it.

Welcome Martin Fox to the Drainfast team

2 December, 2019

Yard and Warehouse Operative at our Midlands Depot

Welcome Mark Chambers to the Drainfast team

1 October, 2019

As Head of Marketing, Mark plays an active role in running strategic projects to increase our brand profile.

Welcome Peniasi Namarua to the Drainfast team

1 October, 2019

Peniasi is a driver who helps to fulfil our service promise and get the goods to the customer when they need it.

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Introducing Vision Drainage

4 July, 2019 (Updated 6 July, 2023)

A new, exclusive range of underground drainage products from Drainfast

Welcome Joseph Carter to the Drainfast team

17 September, 2018

Yard and Warehouse Operative at our Basildon Depot

Welcome Vicki James to the Drainfast team

6 August, 2018

Vicki is a vital part of the marketing team; from reporting to copywriting, she ensures we complete projects on time.

Welcome Nicki James to the Drainfast team

6 August, 2018

With a friendly service, Nicki efficiently processes all orders and enquiries to satisfy our customer requirements.

Welcome Thomas Wilson to the Drainfast team

4 June, 2018

Thomas is a driver at our Midlands Depot.

Shining a Light on the Humble Shovel

12 April, 2018 (Updated 7 July, 2023)

Can you dig it? Yes you can! The humble shovel is still an invaluable tool for digging into the ground, moving earth and scooping up debris.

beautiful manhole cover with artistic ship pattern

Celebrating World Art Day with Manhole Covers

11 April, 2018 (Updated 28 October, 2025)

In England, many of our manhole covers reflect our proud industrial heritage - cast iron beauties with the name of their founders proudly inscribed around the rim!

Welcome Alan Green to the Drainfast team

2 April, 2018

Alan takes his role as depot manager seriously but never fails to bring some humour into the day. He is a problem solver and ensures the smooth overall operation of the depot.

Underground creatures: myths and legends of earth dwellers

9 January, 2018 (Updated 22 March, 2023)

What unusual earth dwellers might a Groundworker come across? The Knockers - these little people are well known to the Welsh, Cornish and Devon folk...

Welcome Sean Lennon to the Drainfast team

3 January, 2018