case study
Clinical Drainage Remediation at a Gateshead Veterinary Site
The tub table was draining slowly and backing up through its waste connection. The initial instruction allowed for investigation and minor adjustment, while recognising that a deeper blockage or structural fault might require further work.
Discuss your requirementsThe work, documented.
Diagnosis and approach
Black & White Property Services attended within the recorded 24-hour response requirement. Inspection of the u-bend and connected pipework found that the original waste outlet was too high, leaving inadequate fall for reliable drainage.
Instead of treating the symptom, the team established a lower route through the supporting cabinetry and repiped the connection to create an effective gradient.
Work completed
- Inspected the tub table, u-bend and connected waste pipework.
- Identified inadequate pipe fall as the root cause.
- Core drilled a new outlet at a lower level.
- Rerouted and connected the waste pipework.
- Tested the drainage under use and checked for leaks or renewed backup.
- Left the clinical area clean, dry and operational.
Verified outcome
The Works Report records free-flowing drainage with no further leakage or backing up after testing. Specialist jetting and a return visit were not required for the recorded repair.
Project relationships
- Responsible business: Black & White Property Services.
- Sector: veterinary and clinical environments.
- Project type: fault investigation and drainage remediation.
- Location: Gateshead area.
- Relevant services: commercial plumbing, drainage repairs and reactive maintenance.
- Display: both Black & White websites, with Black & White Property Services attributed as the responsible business.