Case Studies

Drain maintenance – some do’s and don’t’s
06th May 2008
If a drain becomes blocked, subsides or collapses, fixing the problem could cost a housing association thousands of pounds. It is possible to reduce the risks by putting a preventative maintenance plan in place – where drains are serviced on a regular basis – but it’s also important for tenants to follow some simple do’s and don’t’s.

Whatever happened to the HCR?
17th March 2008
Type Home Condition Report into google and you won’t find any recent coverage. Nothing has appeared on the RICS newsroom since the middle of last year, and there is nothing on the government’s HIP website either. So you’d be forgiven for thinking that HCRs were just a figment of our imagination.

Start to think about rainwater harvesting and sustainable drainage says UKDN
17th March 2008
With the reduction of mains water consumption being a key element of the Code for Sustainable Homes, housing associations need to be considering sustainable drainage solutions, especially if they are developing new-build properties.

Start to plan for lead pipe replacements says UKDN
17th March 2008
In 2013, new European standards are due to be introduced to tighten the levels of lead permitted in the UK’s drinking water. With lead in tap water usually resulting from lead pipework, the optimum solution would be to replace the country’s pipes with plastic alternatives. However, as Roger Bulkeley from drainage specialist UKDN points out, this is likely to be a costly and time consuming exercise, so local authorities would be wise to start budgeting and planning their replacement programmes now.

UKDN is the only drainage company for EG Carter
19th February 2008
Drainage specialist UKDN works with property services companies across the UK, dealing with subsidence and flood issues on their behalf. Being so impressed with UKDN’s efficiency, knowledge and professionalism, the property services division of chartered building company EG Carter doesn’t deal with any other drainage companies.

UKDN works with Sime Solutions to resolve subsidence claims
20th January 2008
With proven high levels of service and technical expertise, drainage specialist UKDN works with leading insurance companies across the UK. Insurance services provider Sime Solutions has worked with UKDN for 10 years, having been able to confidently rely on the company's efficiency, knowledge and professionalism.