Welcome Claudio Santos to the Drainfast team
Ten fun facts about moles on World Wildlife Day
As a builder's merchant that sells underground drainage products and proudly features a mole as our company mascot, we are thrilled to share some fun facts...
Air admittance valves: what they are & how to install them
Every time water flows through a soil pipe – for example, when a toilet is flushed – it carries air along with it. This creates negative air pressure or...
Twinwall inspection chambers: when & how to install them
You’ve probably heard of Twinwall drainage systems, but what are twinwall inspection chambers? Let’s dive in and take a look at them.
Why should you use HDPE inspection chambers for a housing estate
Inspection chambers used on housing estates are traditionally made of concrete, but there are several good reasons why HDPE inspection chambers are a...
New DAF LFs go down a storm at Drainfast
Drainfast, a DAF Trucks customer of more than a decade, has marked its 20th anniversary with a striking new livery for its fleet of 19 'caged' DAF LF 180s.
How to tell if pipes are frozen & what to do if they burst
When the weather turns cold, if your central heating isn’t working and there’s no water from one or more taps, you may have frozen pipes. As inconvenient as...
Welcome Ryan Lackenby to the Drainfast team
Underground service pipe colours and depth requirements
Underground service pipes are an imperative feature of every commercial or domestic building, as the underground pipe system is what provides utilities to...
Inspection chambers: how to install them correctly
Inspection chambers allow access to drains for inspection, rodding and jetting. For this reason, they should be placed at a maximum interval of 22 metres...
Protect your pipes this winter
Accustomed to temperate weather all year round in the UK, a sudden winter snap can take us by surprise. If water pipes freeze, the water inside expands...
Celebrating twenty years of Drainfast
Happy new year to all of our customers. We are particularly excited about 2023, not least because it is our birthday! Drainfast is celebrating twenty years...
Welcome Brielle Burch to the Drainfast team
The Best Way To Protect Drainage Systems From Blocking
There are many reasons why drains can block up, from wet wipes to children’s toys, it is surprising some of the things that get flushed down toilets.
How Much Does The MuckStopper System Cost?
This article will outline the cost of investing in the MuckStopper system on your sites. The whole MuckStopper system is built to last and can be used multiple times.
How to Prevent Blocked Drains on a Building Site
We have worked over the past couple of years on inventing and testing a new system to keep drains from getting blocked.
How to Install a Drainage Inspection Chamber
This quick step-by-step guide will explain how to correctly install an inspection chamber riser section in an underground drainage system.