2026
3 articles
Why Commercial Drainage Problems Cost Businesses Thousands
If you run a business premises, drainage is probably not something you think about until it fails. That is usually when it becomes expensive. Blocked drains, flooding, foul smells and sewage backflow are not just inconvenient. For commercial properties, they can shut down operations, damage reputation and cost thousands in...
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Five-Star Drainage Services You Can Rely On
When something goes wrong with your drainage system, you need a company that turns up, knows what they are doing and gets it sorted properly. That is exactly why so many customers rate Drainage 2000 as a five-star service. From the first phone call through to the finished job, customers...
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Drainage Problems We Expect to See More of in 2026
Drainage systems across the UK are under more pressure than ever. Climate change, heavier rainfall and ageing pipework are combining to create the perfect storm. As we move into 2026, blocked drains and drainage failures are becoming more common, not less. At Drainage 2000, we’re already seeing clear patterns in...
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Why Christmas Plays Havoc With Your Drains
Christmas is a busy time for your home. The kitchen works overtime. Guests come and go. Toilets, sinks and showers get far more use than normal. It’s no surprise that this is one of the worst times of the year for blocked drains. At Drainage 2000, we see a sharp...
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Winter Drainage Issues for Commercial Buildings
Winter brings more than cold weather. It brings risk. For commercial properties, that means frozen pipes, blocked drains and flooding caused by snow melt. All of these can lead to costly repairs, downtime, and serious disruption. At Drainage 2000, we deal with winter commercial drainage problems every year. Here’s what...
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How to Tell If Your House Has a Drainage Problem
Learn how to spot the early warning signs of home drainage problems, from water pooling to foundation cracks. We are here to help. Drainage problem can cause a lot more than just a bad smell. Depending on the extent, leaks can occur and cause overflowing or sometimes erosion...
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The Top 5 Signs Your Drain is About to Block
A blocked drain never comes at a good time. It can cause bad smells, flooding, and costly damage if left untreated. The good news is, your drains usually give you warning signs before a full blockage happens. At Drainage 2000, we’ve been unblocking drains across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for over...
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5 Signs Your Drainage System Needs a CCTV Survey
A drainage CCTV survey is the best way to check the health of your drains. A small camera is sent into the pipework. It shows live images of the inside of your drains. Engineers can then spot problems early. This saves money, time and disruption. But how do you know...
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How Vacuumation Tankers Work And When You Need One
If you're facing a flood, a full septic tank, or a blocked culvert, there’s a good chance you’ll need a vacuumation tanker. These powerful vehicles are built to remove large volumes of waste, quickly and safely. Unlike a plunger or drain rod, they don’t mess around. They lift and extract...
Read more2023
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Rats In A Drain Pipe - CCTV Pest Surveys
Unfortunately, Rats are non-avoidable when it comes to drainage, they almost go hand in hand. They are swimmers and can hold their breath for a very long time. If a rat finds its way into your toilet drainage pipe, then they can work their way up through...
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Chesterfield Floods 2023
Words cannot express how big our smiles were when reading the below email . William Marshall and Martin Ogley, you have done us proud lads! "I am contacting you to send my massive thanks to the two drivers who gave me a lift through the floods on Friday. I...
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Drainage 2000 & The WKC Championships
Drainage 2000 are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring Mr Stephen Jones in the WKC World Championships this October where he will be representing England! The Championships will be held in Orlando, Florida with over 2,000 of the World’s most elite competitors from all corners of the globe....
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Supporting a great local cause
Drainage 2000 are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring Mansfield Hosiery Mills Football Club. The team is new and requires the support of a good sponsor to help them establish themselves with a new kit, attract players and pay for other fees associated with registration. We are always...
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4 articlesWinter is coming, are your drains ready?
It’s common knowledge that when water freezes it expands. This then means the material containing any water will be put under pressure by the expansion. Outside pipes and drains are no exception to this rule and can burst under the pressure. If you need any more...
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CCTV Drain Surveys
Want to know what’s going on inside your drains? Well, there is an easier way than digging up your floor. A CCTV survey can be carried out on all drains running through your property. After the survey is completed, you will receive a full report showing the condition of each...
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Got a Nasty Grease Block in Your Drain?
It is a common myth that you can put grease down a drain as long as there is a flow of hot water at the same time, this is wrong! Grease should never be put down the drain! A grease clogged drain is one of the hardest things to tackle...
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Does your septic tank need to be emptied?
Whether you’ve had a tank for years, or a new septic system, you need to know the telltale signs of a full tank. We know it isn’t the best of subjects to talk about, but it is an important one nonetheless. Spotting these signs can help you save a lot...
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2 articlesHiring locally in Derbyshire for over 20 years’
Drainage 2000 are a long established and reputable drainage company based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. We pride ourselves on hiring the best drainage engineers and supporting office team from across the region. Since the year 2000 the team we have recruited locally has helped us to establish and maintain our company’s...
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Drainage maintenance and upkeep
Maintaining your drains both inside and outside the home can help to avoid blockages, bad smells and a costly repair, or even replacement. Your drain system can get clogged with nasty things that can not only cause blockages, but also breed germs and bacteria. If you fail to clean and...
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2 articlesIt’s good to talk
Our very own managing director Andy has kindly donated some of his iPad’s and iPod’s to local care homes so the residents can contact family members during quarantine. The 4 iPad’s are going to Spinney care home in Brimington for their 4 wards. The 2 iPad’s and iPod are going...
Read moreCOVID-19
At Drainage 2000 we treat the ongoing safety of our customers and employees with the greatest importance. As the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) increases, we have implemented some key measures to help limit the impact of this virus on our services. We can confirm that we are advising all...
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When is a CCTV drain survey required?
Other than drain excavation which exposes the drainage system, the only real alternative to view the state of your drains is to use CCTV cameras. There are different types of camera and this is depending on how large the pipework is. Most domestic pipework is 100mm > 225MM in diameter. A...
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Drainage 2000 Business Development Manager
Drainage 2000 are pleased to announce the appointment of our new business development manager Matt Jones. Matt will help to work with our existing client base and develop new relationships across the local and national drainage sector. Matt was appointed in line with the focus and ambition of...
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Drainage 2000 and The Sick Children’s Trust
For a number of years, Drainage 2000 has supported a local Chesterfield family in its fundraising efforts for The Sick Children’s Trust Founder of Drainage 2000, Andy Moreton, attended the Leverton Ball, organised by Marcus Leverton in 2016. This was the seventh year that Marcus had organised a...
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