Lanes For Drains

Lanes Group is the largest privately owned drainage and wastewater utility specialist in the UK, employing over 2,200 staff in 25 depots and a range of utility hubs across the country. We provide industry-leading solutions to all your drainage and wastewater emergencies, from removing blockages to repairing, rehabilitating and renewing drains and sewers nationwide. With a turnover in excess of 210 million and rising, we believe that our success is based on a pioneering spirit, solid growth strategy that continues year on year and robust infrastructure.

We're one of the leading drainage and wastewater companies in the UK, with years of expertise, and can help you with inspections, repairs, renovations - even completely replacing your sewer system. Our experienced team will survey the state of your sewers and drains and make any necessary repairs with a minimum of fuss and disruption. We use the latest techniques and equipment to repair sewer systems and, with our nationwide network of depots, we respond rapidly to callouts, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

It's easy to turn to Lanes for Drains when your domestic drains are blocked and need cleaning. Drain blockages are one of the most common home maintenance issues and, unless you know what to do, can cause a lot of inconvenience to you and your family, and potentially some nasty damage to your property. That's why, here at Lanes, we're dedicated to helping householders across the UK avoid the horror of sewage floods by delivering responsive, comprehensive drain unblocking and cleaning services, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year.

Bridges, buildings and other structures may incorporate internal vertical and/or horizontal drainage systems. CCTV surveys of these pipes offer valuable data and evidence so that engineers can assess the condition of the drainage asset. Lanes' teams have the equipment and expertise necessary to CCTV survey internal drainage, depending on the diameter of the pipes. Our advanced CCTV drain survey technology makes inspecting drains and sewers more efficient than ever. The images obtained this way allow identification of issues at first pass: no need for further diagnostics or additional investigations.

The Best Practice series covers specialist topics - site drainage installation, septic tanks, pipe relining and robotic cutting - alongside guides which focus on the needs of specific industries. In each case, we highlight the dos and don'ts, and offer best practice information for things like maintenance, installation and problem prevention. Essentially, we aim to equip you with knowledge to reduce the risk of drainage-related disasters which could, potentially, affect your staff, customers, tenants, patients, the public - and your business.

Being at the forefront of the industry in specialist drainage techniques and technology means that, here at Lanes, we always have the best tools for the job. From a top-flight fleet of super jet vac tankers to the most sophisticated CCTV cameras, this kit allows us to clear, clean and maintain your drains with a drain cleaning service which is second to none. More and more organisations are choosing to keep ahead of the game with a Lanes' pre-planned drainage maintenance programme (PPM), which means your drains get cleaned and checked out regularly so any issues can be resolved before they turn into major problems.

Through inspections, cleaning, repairs or renovations in drains, sewers, manholes and septic tanks, a commitment to innovation, integrity and collaboration guides our every action, removing the problem of wastewater from you and your company's purview without a hint of drama. We operate safely, sensitively and efficiently, no matter how small your job, remaining approachable and levelheaded throughout your dealings with us. Our communication is open, our approach seamless and constantly improving.

With our nationwide network of depots, we are never far away. Our specialist drainage engineers will come to you quickly and won't leave until you have a working drainage system - it's as simple as that. From toilets, sinks and baths to any size of blocked drain or sewer, we take on any drain clearance challenge. We can handle anything from a single leaking pipe to a massive concreteberg blocking an entire sewer, and are committed to dealing with any issue as efficiently as possible. Just as important as unblocking pipes when a problem occurs is our regular drain cleaning service, which reduces the likelihood of emergency calls in the future.

CCTV inspections give Lanes' engineers the clearest possible picture of your drain, sewer, septic tank or manhole, making the identification of blockages, damage and defects faster than it has ever been. Using a combination of ATEX-rated remote control drain inspection camera units and Panoramo 360 cameras, our expert teams are able to capture every detail, even in zone 2 public sewers or explosion-risk environments. As well as diagnostics when problems arise, we carry out surveys as part of a preventative maintenance programme which aims to avoid systematic damage developing.

Lanes' advanced CCTV drain inspection camera technology is the fastest, and therefore most cost effective way of inspecting both drains and sewers. The fidelity of the images that we can obtain is so high that we can identify current and potential problems in your drainage system beyond a shadow of doubt. With the aid of remote control camera systems, designed for our exact purposes, our engineers need not manually enter drains like in days gone by - now all of the images we generate are relayed to mobile units, resulting in little to no disruption or inconvenience.

We maintain NRSWA certification and are dedicated to training staff in safe working practices. This is supported by our award-winning, app-based checklist which engineers use on-site. Using selected methods, from advanced techniques like no-dig pipe relining to traditional excavation repairs, our drain repair services are comprehensive and suitable for renovation projects of any scale. No job is too big or too small. We plan, manage and implement repairs, before reinstating the drain - all with minimum disruption to your business.

When something goes wrong with your drains, Lanes for Drains is the name you need to know. We provide all the repair and maintenance services you need to fix your problem, no matter how big or small. Drainage problems can be really inconvenient and, let's face it, not exactly pleasant to deal with either. Overflowing sinks, backed-up toilets, foul smells and a real risk of sewage flooding your home - all of these are symptoms of blocked drains, and blockages or leaks in hard-to-reach parts of your drainage system are almost always impossible to tackle yourself.

If you have a problem with your drainage system or clean water pipes, the prospect of having to make an insurance claim can sometimes create additional stress at what is already a difficult time. Making a home insurance claim can be an involved process, and no homeowner wants to be dealing with a mountain of paperwork that could result in their essential drainage repairs being delayed, or the policyholder being left out of pocket due to problems with their claim. By getting in touch with Lanes for Drains, you can avoid this potential hassle by relying on an emergency household drainage service provider with considerable experience of working smoothly and efficiently with insurance companies.

The same high Lanes for Drains standards apply to all aspects of our day-to-day operations for commercial customers: from drain blockage, repair and relining, to CCTV inspection, FOG disposal and flood pollution control projects. By always working to this level, we ensure that the smooth operation of your business is unaffected by any drainage issues. At the same time, we guarantee your adherence to ISO environmental standards and make sure you avoid costly pollution prosecution and penalties. Our engineers are highly trained, fully accredited and, above all, enthusiastic.

Drain jetting is the use of high pressure water jets to clean drains. Our advanced jet vac units push out a forceful 96-gallons of water per minute - all of which is continually recycled, avoiding the need to refill the tank. Naturally, these machines are greener and, since the crew spend less time off the job filling up with water, they make our work more time- and cost-effective for you too. Thanks to our policy of investing in ever more advanced plant and equipment, Lanes' 170+-strong jetvac fleet includes a range of models including JHL, Kaiser and Disab.

Identifying blockages in drains is relatively straightforward, but it's important to be able to assess the overall structural integrity of the pipe too, and that can be more complex. However, with advanced CCTV technology, we can see the blockage and, at the same time, produce clear data about the state of your drain. Depending on the utility company you are with, drainage inspections may be covered under the terms of the operating licence so it is worth checking this before booking a session. We go beyond written reports.

When sewers, drains or pipes have collapsed completely, it is not possible to use no-dig repair technology. Instead, we bring in our NRSWA-qualified (New Roads and Street Works Act) civils team. They will excavate and replace the damaged sewer and reinstate the affected area to as near pre-work condition as possible - all with minimum disruption. In some cases where a sewer requires repair but excavation or a full pipe reline would be excessive, we are able to patch or point repair instead. This involves installing a short liner in a precise section of the pipe.

A comparatively recent addition to Lanes Group, our Professional Services team provides civil, structural, environmental and surveying design and consultancy services that complement the wider portfolio of services we offer to rail and commercial clients. Employing engineers and technicians that are highly skilled and fully qualified up to Masters level, our team are ideally positioned to inspect and evaluate new and existing infrastructures, with over 100 years of experience between them. In that time, our team has successfully completed flood risk assessment, sustainable drainage system design, asset condition inspection, earthworks design, ingress investigation and roof drainage works- as well as many other residential, commercial and institutional civil engineering projects.