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In January 2023, DEFRA published a report that confirmed they will be introducing mandatory sustainable drainage systems (SUDs) policies for all new developments in England. This is to ensure that new development doesn’t come at the cost of safe, sustainable and habitable environments.

Nobody wants the smell of a blocked drain, particularly inside the home. And it’s not only sewers that can produce stomach-turning odours; wastewater from sinks, dishwashers and washing machines can be pongy too, while the smell from roof gutters, downpipes and surface drains has a unique and unforgettable bouquet.

Drainfast supplies drainage materials across Central and Greater London. With three depots and our own fleet of dedicated trucks we are well positioned to fulfil any delivery requirements.

This guide explains underground drainage pipe installation, including planning, pipe sizes, gradients, trenching and system testing.

If you're looking for a reputable supplier of underground drainage materials for your project near Portsmouth or elsewhere on the south coast, look no further!

We are so used to seeing manhole covers in our daily lives that we barely spare them a second thought and, until one becomes a problem, probably take them for granted.

A poorly-drained horse riding arena won’t perform properly, will deteriorate quickly and can potentially become a safety risk.

Gravel and other loose aggregates make a cost-effective, practical and visually pleasing surface for paths and drives and well-drained bases for garden sheds and greenhouses.

In this blog post, we will look at what a gully is and where it is used, how it is constructed and functions, and how it can be cleaned.

This is a complete buyer's guide for manhole covers, where we explain the benefits, the different types and some of the most asked questions about manhole covers.

The outer layer of a twin-wall pipe is ribbed to give it strength and crush resistance, but the inner layer is smooth, which improves water flow.

A geotextile membrane is a layer of material placed between the layers of a horse arena floor. The membrane is either a woven or non-woven material.

We exhibited some of our latest innovative systems to the construction industry at the PlantWorx 2023 exhibition.

Craig Wordsworth, Director at Construction and Plant Assessments shares his views on the SiteStak system

We often show how The SiteStak System helps large and prestigious projects, but the fact is that every project can benefit from having one.