Campsite Washroom Drainage And Maintenance

Introduction

Despite being able to travel abroad again, staycations remain highly popular. Though some choose to stay at home and others are taking advantage of Airbnb rentals to see other parts of the UK, many opt for camping holidays. Especially families who want to keep costs low and proper time together maximised.

In the UK, we are fortunate enough to be surrounded by the lush beautiful British countryside and, though the weather is somewhat unpredictable, camping provides a wonderful opportunity to get back to nature and away from the distractions of technology.

Campsite owners will be very much looking forward to welcoming families back this summer and it’s time to ensure facilities are all ready and working, including the washrooms. Larger campsites need proper washrooms fitted with sinks, showers and toilets facilities. There will also usually be a place for washing pots, pans and other camping equipment.

Good facilities will earn a campsite a good reputation and, considering most camping holidays are booked online, reputation is important because many potential bookers will check reviews. Clean, accessible toilets and washing facilities are highly important to campsite guests and so, as a campsite owner, you’ll want to make sure yours remain so.

Campsite Washroom Regulations

When putting in washroom facilities for campsites some regulations need to be followed. These may be set by the district council local to your campsite and may include how many toilets you need to provide, whether you need to provide baby changing, showers, disabled facilities and more. They will also likely include regulations for the drainage of water from your facilities. At a campsite, you may discharge waste to a public sewer, private sewer, septic tank or cesspool. You may or may not use chemical toilets and if so there will be regulations on how this waste is dealt with.

Campsites are somewhere most people go to enjoy the beauty of the natural world and it’s important, as a campsite owner, to ensure that campsite activities and facilities are not doing any damage to the landscape. So where the wastewater goes is a matter of importance.

The speed at which wastewater is drained away can also be an issue. With multiple guests showering at the same time, for instance, washrooms tend to have issues with standing water which is why floor drains are useful, not only for cleanliness but for safety too.

Campsite Drain Maintenance

At a campsite, your facilities are likely to be near to your site and so washrooms must be kept hygienic and wastewater must be able to flow freely away. However, blocked drains are a frequent issue at campsites. Partly because of the volume of use and also because they tend to be in the countryside. This means that mud will inevitably build up around the site and there will be twigs, leaves and many natural materials that clog up and block drains.

Blocked drains can cause many problems, the worst being flooding. Flooding at a campsite can ruin the experience for your guests and can do untold damage to the site, causing muddy fields and even costly repairs. Not to mention potential site closure whilst repair work is done and the fields dry out.

Therefore, regular drain maintained e is important in avoiding these situations. Drains on campsites will need checking far more often than in some other commercial businesses due to the threat of foreign objects causing blockages. This includes outdoor drains as well as your washroom floor drains.

Campsite Drain Unblocking And Repairs

Our team work 24/7 and can assist campsites across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and London. Causing minimal disruption to your business, we can carry out drainage maintenance services including clearance, checking for root ingress and dealing with blockages, cracks and any damage.

Getting your drains checked regularly prevents the build-up of debris and other issues from becoming bigger problems. Well-functioning drains that carry waste and water away quickly keep your facilities and your campsite clean and hygienic, giving your campers an experience free from blocked toilets, showers, sinks and more.

Preventative maintenance of drainage and washroom facilities will protect your camping season from the most unwelcome of problems and The Drain Guys have the experience and expertise needed to provide this essential service. We are also able to deal with emergency drain repairs.

If you have a campsite in need of regular drain maintenance or require emergency drain repair services then please get in touch with our team.