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Commercial drain clearance by Mantank Environmental Services

Looking for a commercial drain clearance team? Look no further than Mantank Environmental Services Ltd. We work with clients throughout the UK to identify and resolve their commercial drain blockages and issues. Our work doesn’t stop until you have a fully functioning drainage system, we utilise our industry knowledge to ensure there is minimal disruption …

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The intricacies of industrial vessel cleaning

Vessel cleaning can be an extremely complex and intricate task, with many different factors that mean working with an industrial cleaning expert is essential. If your production relies on vessels and confined spaces such as silos, you will no doubt require regular maintenance and vessel cleaning services from a reliable supplier. Failure to ensure that …

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How CCTV drain surveys resolve ongoing drainage issues

CCTV drain surveys are a fantastic tool for those drainage issues that keep reoccurring time and time again. By inserting a high-quality drain crawler or camera into the drainage network we are able to take high quality pictures of the entire area, which will highlight all of the drainage issues that are contributing the ongoing …

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How to find a waste management company

Waste management is an essential part of any business, especially for those businesses within the industrial industry. Whether waste is created as a bi-product of production or it simply builds overtime due to building works – it is essential that you have a strong partnership with a reliable waste management company. At Mantank we have …

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About Mantank’s drainage contractors

Looking for a team of reliable and professional drainage contractors? Look no further than Mantank. We have existing client relationships with hundreds of business throughout the UK, making us their first port of call when one of their clients is experiencing a drainage issue. These clients range from industrial site managers through to local governments …

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Illegal waste dumping: How to dispose of waste

Illegal waste dumping, also known as fly dumping or tipping can have serious consequences for both the people living in the surrounding area and the environment. Dumping any type of waste is an illegal act with consequences in terms of fines and potential custodial sentences if severe enough. At Mantank we specialise in the removal …

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Site Decommissioning Checklist

Our experienced team are well versed in site decommissioning projects, with a deep understanding of the intricacies required to ensure a smooth-running decommissioning process. We work with clients throughout the UK on a variety of projects, including the decommissioning of factories, plants and specific equipment such as industrial tanks. We have years of experience in …

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Kit Spotlight: Industrial Vacuum Units

Mantank Environmental Services Ltd provide industrial clean up services, in which we are faced with a variety of materials including dry and dusty particles and sludge and slit-type products. We have years of experience in working on these project types, however something that we are often asked about by our clients are the pieces of …

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Tips for specialist sludge removal

Sludge and slit can build up and cause major problems in terms of damage to equipment and the productivity of your processes. Failing to carry out sludge removal effectively can lead to ongoing problems that are costly in both time and money. Our specialist sludge and slit removal team have years of experience in working …

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Industrial Cleaning Companies: Who should you choose?

Making the right choice when it comes to industrial cleaning companies can be tough. With a number of industrial cleaners on the market, it can be difficult to differentiate between the good and bad. As a leading industrial cleaning company we have rounded up our top questions to ask during your search and how to …

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Industrial Cleaning Contractors – What you need to know

Industrial cleaning contractors must be reliable, professional and most-importantly, provide an unmatchable industrial cleaning service. Industrial cleaning encompasses a huge range of services, including specialist tank and vessel cleaning works. Therefore, it is important that you find a dependable industrial cleaning contractor that you can trust to work on your client’s projects. At Mantank Environmental …

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Sewer line inspection: FAQs

Sewer line inspection, also known as CCTV drain surveys, are becoming increasingly popular for commercial clients. Utilising high spec machinery to take high quality pictures of the drainage network has a whole host of benefits, however mainly saving a huge amount of time and money for all parties. As sewer line inspection is such an …

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What to look for in an environmental services UK provider

Looking for an environmental services UK provider can be a difficult task, with several to choose from – how can you make the right decision to find the right provider for you? There are a number of items to consider when looking at a potential environmental services provider – from experience through to customer reviews, …

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Chemical Cleaning Services

Chemical cleaning services should be carried out by qualified professionals due to the risks when dealing with hazardous materials. Whether you have a one-off job or ongoing work that involves hazardous and chemical materials, it is essential that you utilise the services of an experienced chemical cleaning provider. However, what should you be looking for …

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Emergency clean up services

In the event of an emergency spillage it is essential to enlist the help of a team of emergency clean up specialists. Whatever the type of material that needs to be cleaned up, our team of experts are here to help. Spillages can be extremely dangerous to both the environment and those in the surrounding …

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Oil and Chemical Tank Decommissioning

The cleaning and removal of unwanted industrial tanks is a complex operation that should be carried out by a team of experts. Having chemical substances within a tank means that the container should be drained and cleaned efficiency to avoid potential hazards. Working with a reliable tank decommissioning team will ensure that the vessels are …

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When is the right time to call in a drain specialist?

Unfortunately drain problems and blockages are quite common, with many households and businesses having experienced some form on drainage issue. But how do you know when an issue is something that a drain specialist should look at? This can be a difficult question to answer, with many drain blockages being easy to fix by making …

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Tank and vessel cleaning services by Mantank

Cleaning a non-entry tank or vessel can be complicated and often dangerous due to hazardous materials or the potential for decontamination. Our tank and vessel cleaning services are built to solve this issue for our clients and make things easy. As an experienced team we understand the techniques required to ensure that industrial tanks and …

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Kit Spotlight: Our Muller Heli Recycler

At Mantank, our kit is at the core of the services that we offer and so, we have ensured that we have invested heavily in the pieces of equipment that we have at our disposal. One piece of equipment that we are extremely proud to say we have available is our Muller Heli Recycler. Based …

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Top drainage myths debunked

Drainage can be a controversial topic and one that many people still have a lot of confusion and questions around. Working in the industry, our team are often asked similar questions and myths around drainage. These rumours can often cause issues within drainage networks, so we’ve rounded them up to help you avoid these key …

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Waste Management Services from Mantank

Waste management services are crucial for businesses, failure to remove and dispose of waste correctly can result in heavy fines and a bad reputation for your organisation. For many businesses, different types of waste will be produced which need to be removed in the correct way. Particularly for businesses that work within industrial environments, having …

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Drain jetting: What you need to know

As members of the Water Jetting Association, we often utilise high pressure drain jetting to clear blockages and generally maintain drainage networks to ensure everything is running as it should be. Jetting is a fantastic technique to cost-effectively remove any issues within a drainage network and a service that we are often carrying out throughout …

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Industrial Tank and Vessel Cleaning: FAQs

Tank and vessel cleaning can be a complex job, finding a reliable provider with the appropriate experience, equipment and skillset is not an easy task. As a leading provider of industrial cleaning services in the UK we are often asked similar questions when we first start working with our clients. If you are looking for …

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Landlords falling victim to illegal waste dumping

The Environment Agency has released a statement to advise unsuspecting landlords to be more vigilant in checking potential tenants due to a rise in illegal waste dumping. Land and industrial unit owners are being targeted by illegal waste criminals, disposing of a range of waste types – some of which has the potential to be …

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Kit Spotlight: Our Drain Camera Equipment

CCTV drain surveys are one of our frequently requested services, with more and more people becoming aware of the fantastic benefits of utilising high specification drain camera equipment. At Mantank, our machinery is at the core of what we so and so, we heavily invest in this area of our business to ensure we are …

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Tips for saving water during the heatwave

The recent heatwave we have been experiencing may have seen Brits across the UK enjoying beach days and making the most of the warmer weather – however, the impact on the environment has been significant, specifically in terms of water levels. So much so that United Utilities (UU) will be enforcing a temporary hosepipe ban …

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What you need to know: Hazardous Waste Disposal and Removal

Hazardous waste is often found in industrial environments as the result of producing another material or product. Working with hazardous products or waste is a difficult business, one that is dictated by legislation and red tape. Even for organisations that deal with these materials on a regular basis, following the correct procedures whilst keeping costs …

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Finding an experienced sludge removal company

The process of sludge removal, whether from a sewage network or even the bottom of a storage tank, is complex. Working with the knowledgeable and experienced sludge removal company is essential to ensure an efficient removal of the entire product, failure to do so can result in continued sludge build-up and issues of contamination within …

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Silo Cleaning by Mantank

With over 75 years of keeping products free and flowing our silo cleaning services have been utilised across the UK. Silo tanks are used for a variety of material types however most often powders such as flour, sugar, grains and industrial materials such as cement, fertilizer and powders. Due to the shape and the nature …

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Avoiding a drain blockage: 8 things not to put down your drain

As we have been working within the drainage industry for over 20 years, we’ve seen it all! From false teeth to goldfish – you’d be surprised what people put down their sinks and toilets. We are also often asked about the best ways to avoid a drain blockage, are there key things not to put …

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When to Consider Drain Relining

It can be alarming to realise that you have a damaged drain. Whether the problem is minor or a lot more serious, a damaged drain can be a cause for concern in both industrial and domestic environments. However, thanks to experts such as those here at Mantank, help is right around the corner. Often, that …

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The Steps to Take When Working With Tank Decontamination

Though tanks can work well for a long time without any interference, many do require decontamination at one point or another. This could be due to a gradual buildup of hazardous materials or due to an unexpected complication. Either way, it’s best to organise tank decontamination as soon as possible to reduce the risk of …

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How to Unblock a Drain Outside

Outside blocked drains can be detrimental to several properties and the environment. After all, a blocked drain can lead to a number of more serious problems such as damage to the drainage system and drain leaks. So, it’s important to unblock it quickly. However, knowing how to unblock a drain outside isn’t something that everyone …

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Finding the Right Non-Entry Tank Cleaning Provider

Dealing with industrial tanks often means that you will have the requirement for a tank cleaning service. Whether this is because it’s becoming old and unreliable or because you’re trying to keep on top of its maintenance, you will need to enlist the help of a non-entry tank cleaning provider. However, finding the right non-entry …

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Things to Have on your Site Decommissioning Checklist

At the end of a construction or industrial project, site decommissioning will need to take place. This involves carrying out a range of tasks that will ensure the site is shut down and closed in a professional way. Though it may seem tempting to cut corners, this isn’t advised. Site decommissioning is an important part …

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The Effect of Wipes on Waterways

For those that work within the drainage and water way industry, the effect of wipes has always been well known. However, with the government recently announcing a potential ban on wipes, many are asking if they really cause that many problems? A recent documentary on Channel 4 also highlighted that wipes cause 93% of sewage …

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Why Choose Mantank?

Finding the right environmental cleaning and waste management company to work with can be difficult. After all, how do you know which team of experts are the best option for you? At Mantank, we are confident in our abilities to provide an unmatched service. We put a great deal of hard work and effort into all of …

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Everything You Need to Know About Hydroblasting

Working in an industrial environment, you will notice that dirt and debris quickly builds up on many different surfaces. Whether you’re looking at the inside of a tank or a large area of concrete, it doesn’t take long before the surface is coated in unwanted materials. Until recently, all industrial businesses would have needed to …

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Finding An Industrial Cleaning Contractor

Industrial cleaning is not for the faint hearted and it’s definitely not something that should be undertaken by anyone other than a team of industrial cleaning professionals, especially when sewage waste or harmful chemicals are involved. Completing a high quality industrial clean requires the use of specialist equipment, expert management and a great deal of …

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Our Home Buyer’s CCTV Drain Surveys and Reports

When it comes to diagnosing a drainage problem, it’s best to have a CCTV drain survey and report carried out. Regardless of the complexity of the drainage network and location of the issue, the problem can be identified and a solution can be found with ease. At Mantank, we have performed a range of drain …

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Why Choose Our Industrial Tank Cleaning Services?

When it comes to industrial tank cleaning, it’s important to seek the help of a team of professionals. Otherwise, you run the risk of being left with a tank that hasn’t been properly cleaned and industrial standards not being met; both of which can lead to larger issues and more work. By choosing industrial cleaning …

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5 Tips for Managing Chemical Waste Disposal

Managing chemical waste disposal is an integral part of any business that produces hazardous materials and because of the many legislations currently in place, it’s vital that any chemical waste is handled appropriately. In order to help many businesses understand how to safely and effectively dispose of hazardous chemical waste, we have come up with …

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How Much Does A CCTV Drain Survey Cost?

If you have recently moved into a new home and would like to ensure that the drainage system is working correctly, or if your business has been experiencing several persistent drainage problems and you would like to find out why, a CCTV drain survey could be just what you need. Our professional and experienced team …

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Our Environmental Services UK

Whether you have a regular requirement for environmental services in the UK, or just have a one-off job for our team to take care of, Mantank are on hand to help. We work with clients across the UK to ensure that their business remains unaffected by waste buildup, issues with drainage systems and many more …

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Septic Tank Maintenance

When it comes to septic tanks, there’s a lot to consider. As well as ensuring the septic tank itself is working as it should be at all times, it’s important to ensure that it isn’t becoming a problem to the surrounding areas. For example, leaking sewage can cause a huge problem and if left unresolved …

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How CCTV drain surveys can diagnose your drainage problem

We explain how a CCTV drain survey can quickly identify drainage issues.

How to safely dispose of hazardous waste

Disposing of hazardous waste is something that requires serious thought and consideration.

7 tips to keep your drainage system blockage free

We share our top tips on how to ensure your drains remain blockage free.

Mantank Environmental Services Ltd release new website

We are excited to launch our new website!