Drainage Issue?
Drainage Issue?
Gully Tanker Services – Your Key Questions Answered
As the most trusted gully tanker Company in Liverpool, Our team of professional drain unblockers offers reliable drain unblock services. Our experienced and qualified team is on hand to assist you with all your drain-related issues, no matter how big or small.
It depends where the gully is situated but gully waste typically comprises of small stones, sand, gravel, grit, vegetation, litter and hydrocarbons with organic matter mixed in. Gullies can get clogged with an amalgamation of debris and it is important to remove this to prevent flooding. Mersey Rod can remove all types of gully waste in line with all environmental regulations.
This can depend on a number of factors; where the gully is situated and what type of debris it is exposed to. Gullies should be cleaned on a risk and cyclic basis i.e flood location gullies should be cleaned at least 3 times a year. Where there is leaf fall, gullies should be cleaned every autumn and if you live in an area that has heavy rainfall or you notice that debris falls onto the grate, you should clean the gully every 4 months. Planned preventative maintenance is the key to a healthy drainage system.
A domestic gully drain will dispose of surface water from your garden, rainwater from your guttering, and grey wastewater from your property. These liquids can create unpleasant odours. A device called a ‘trap’, seals off this waste. This process also stops groundwater from entering the wastewater network. If the groundwater enters the wrong network, and there is a blockage, it can cause overflowing, which could damage your property.
Additionally, for commercial premises, the drainage system needs to be kept clear to avoid flooding and stock damage, avoiding costly downtime and bringing business to a standstill. Mersey Rod can assess your premises and remedy potential drainage issues.
Gully cleaning is needed when there are signs of blockage such as, water overflowing from gully gratings during heavy rain, unpleasant odours coming from gullies or drains such as smells coming back up from sink plug holes and / or a build-up of debris or silt around gully gratings.
Blocked drains can cause a number of environmental problems that people may not be aware of. When water cannot flow freely through the drainage system, it can result in water pollution and harm to wildlife. Mersey Rod recognises the critical role we play in protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, and reducing our carbon footprint. We comply with all relevant environmental regulations, standards, and laws and take all necessary measures to prevent pollution of air, water, and land.
A gully is used to control surface water using drains to collect the water in an underground drainage system. A gully trap is designed to “trap” potential smells and gases from inside the system. The majority of gullies will be connected to public sewers. This will carry both foul and surface water. If you have noticed that your water gullies are draining slowly or overflowing, it is probably because there is a blockage. If this is not dealt with swiftly, the backed-up water could cause expensive damage to your premises.
A gully tanker (also known as a gully emptier) is a specialist vehicle. Gully tankers have features which can be used to clear debris, waste, mud or vegetation which could be causing problems or blockages for the gully. Gully tankers suck up this waste so it can be removed from the site and allow gullies to run clear.
Gullies play an important role in all drainage structures; domestic and commercial. They drain excess water from surface areas such as roads, highways, forecourts and car parks and direct it into underground systems, preventing excess rain from causing floods and keeping the surrounding surfaces clean, clear and dry.
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