Confined Space Entry: What It Is and When You Need It
The phrase “confined space entry” appears in contracts, risk assessments, and service specifications with some regularity, but it is not always well understood by the clients and facilities managers who encounter it. Knowing what confined space work actually involves, when it is required, and what the legal obligations are around it, is useful for any […]
Interceptor Integrity Testing in Cardiff & South Wales: Why Your Site Needs It
Most businesses with an oil interceptor on site are aware that it needs to be cleaned and emptied periodically. Fewer are aware that cleaning alone is not sufficient to demonstrate that the interceptor is actually doing its job. A tank that has been emptied is clean. That does not mean it is sound. Integrity testing […]
Industrial Interceptor Cleaning in Cardiff and South Wales
If your site has a car park, a loading bay, a vehicle maintenance area, or any kind of industrial process that produces oily or contaminated water, the chances are it also has an interceptor. If so, that interceptor needs regular cleaning to work properly, stay compliant, and avoid becoming a costly problem. What Is […]
What Is a Fatberg and How Do You Prevent One?
In 2017, engineers working in the sewers beneath Whitechapel in East London discovered a solidified mass of fat, wet wipes, nappies, and other waste measuring 250 metres in length and weighing 130 tonnes. It took three weeks to remove, required specialist high pressure jetting equipment, and cost Thames Water a significant sum to deal with. […]
How to Tell If Your Drains Need Jetting
Most people don’t think about their drains until something goes wrong. And by the time something does go wrong, the problem has often been building for a while. The good news is that drains tend to give plenty of warning signs before they fail completely, and knowing what to look for can save you a […]
CCTV Drain Survey Before Buying a House: What Does It Actually Check For?
Buying a house comes with a long list of checks and surveys, and drains are often one of the last things on anyone’s mind. Most buyers are focused on the roof, the damp patches, or whether the boiler’s been serviced, while the pipework running beneath the garden and under the floors gets little more than […]
Hard FM vs Soft FM: What’s the Difference and Which Does My Business Need?
If you’ve started researching facilities management for your business, you’ve probably come across the terms “hard FM” and “soft FM” fairly quickly. They’re used constantly in the facilities management industry, but rarely explained in plain terms. Understanding the difference matters because most businesses need a combination of both, and knowing where the line sits helps […]
How Much Will I Get for Scrapping My Car?
Whether your car has finally given up after years of faithful service, failed its MOT one too many times, or been sitting unused on the drive for months, scrapping it is often the simplest way to move on. The question most people have before they go any further is a simple one: how much is […]
How Often Should a Septic Tank or Cesspit Be Emptied?
If your property isn’t connected to the main sewer, chances are you rely on a septic tank, a cesspit, or a sewage treatment plant to handle wastewater. These systems work quietly in the background until they don’t, and by the time there’s an obvious problem, you’re often already dealing with a backed up drain, an […]
Blocked Drains at Commercial Sites: Causes and Solutions
Blocked drains are one of those problems that tend to build quietly in the background. On a commercial site, everything can seem fine until it suddenly isn’t. Water starts draining slowly, unpleasant smells appear, or an outdoor drain begins to overflow. By the time it’s properly noticed, it’s already affecting day-to-day operations. In reality, most […]