Does Drainfo.com address purely drainage information questions?

Yes, Drainfo.com is addressing a significant gap in the drainage industry by providing unbiased and independent information related to drainage services. Drainage information that might include SuDs (Sustainable urban Drainage Systems), CCTV inspection of drains, regulations relating to maintaining drainage systems, as well as descriptions of drainage systems, materials and processes. The lack of regulation in the drainage sector can lead to confusion and uncertainty for customers. By offering a reliable source of information based on existing standards and specifications, curated by professionals with genuine industry experience, Drainfo.com is empowering clients and customers to make informed decisions about the services they need.

Having a well-informed customer base is crucial in any industry, but especially so in sectors like drainage where the services provided directly impact the safety and functionality of buildings and infrastructure. By promoting transparency and knowledge, Drainfo.com is contributing to better decision-making processes and, ultimately, higher-quality services within the drainage industry.

If you have any specific questions or topics related to drainage services that you would like to discuss further, feel free to let us know using our contact form.


Why the General Public should use Drainfo

Drain maintenance can be a fairly technical affair with its own form of jargon and specifications. The aim of drainfo.com is to help with understanding such things as Sustainable urban Drainage Systems, the correct and approved methods for installing and maintaining drain and sewer systems, septic tanks, soakaways and treatment plants, what a CCTV is, what drainage defects are and the best way of maintaining and repairing drainage pipe work, manholes and systems.

When you contact a drainage company or have received the services of a drain contractor you are putting yourself in the hands of an unknown entity. There is no real regulation of drainage-related companies or services. Drainfo.com is a completely unbiased and independent drainage information service. The information database that our chat box works with is based on existing standards and specifications and is curated by professionals with real experience in drainage industry. Drainfo is aimed at providing you with accurate answers to your questions so that you can make informed decisions on how best to maintain your drain system or fix your drainage related problem.

Example questions that you might ask:

  • What is a CCTV survey?
  • My septic tank is overflowing, what can I do?
  • A drainage company has recommended patch lining. What is that?
  • Can you recommend a drainage contractor in [city name]?
  • Do you know a drainage contractor that carries out CCTV surveys in or near to [city name]?


Why Contractors and Suppliers should use Drainfo

Drainfo is aimed at answering drain and sewer related questions. It is possible that the general public or potentially an authority or organisation might also want advice on a drainage contractor in their area. We will be adding a register of drainage contractors located in every city in the United Kingdom. We will also be building a directory of suppliers of drain related materials, hardware and software.

In the case of drainage contractors general public users may ask questions such as:

  • Can you recommend a drainage contractor in [city name]?
  • Do you know a drainage contractor that carries out CCTV surveys in or near to [city name]?

Our directory of drainage contractors should be able to help them with this type of query.

A drainage contractor might have technical enquiries such as:

  • Can you recommend the correct way of installing a drain close to a building?
  • What is the definition of a medium joint displacement?
  • Can you recommend a supplier for lining materials, camera equipment, etc.

Drainfo should be able to answer the question correctly and provide contact details such as telephone number, website address and contact email.

Drainfo will initially create the register of drain and sewer maintenance companies and supplier companies at no charge. If you want your company to be on the drainage company directory or the supplier register then contact us and we will arrange it.