Call us 0808 208 4670 Home Metro Rod Home Key Accounts Help at Home Help At Work ← Older posts Knockout Service Posted on November 27, 2013 by ieuan Metro Rod (London North) carry out work for many different types of customers. However recently they were called out to the residence of local boxing champion Darren Barker and this is what he had to say about the service Metro Rod provided; “I was away at training camp just before my IBF Middleweight title fight in Atlantic City. I had a call to say that my house was experiencing problems with the drainage system. I then contacted Sam Patel at Metro Rod in Barnet, North London and I have to say the service was amazing. Within the hour Metro Road had come out mechanically cleaned and then high pressure water jetted the blocked manhole that was causing the problem. We had had numerous issues with our drainage system over the last few months but since Metro Rod, did their clearance work we have had no blockages.” Metro Rod would like to offer Darren Barker all their support and best wishes in his title defence against Felix Sturm on the 7th of Dec #teambarker. Daren Barker after Winning The World IBF Middleweight Title In August Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Metro Rod Celebrate 30 Years in the Drainage industry Posted on August 8, 2013 by ieuan On the 27th of June Metro Rod celebrated its 30th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone we arranged to have a variety of activities for members of staff. These activities included fairground rides, a charity cake sale and stalls; which all took place at their Head Office in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Sir Roy Gardner former chairman on Manchester United and BT and current Executive Chairman of the EnServe Group, of which Metro Rod is a part of; was there on the day to officially open the new Metro Rod Head Office in Macclesfield and to celebrate 30 years of trading. The new office move reflects the rate of growth that Metro Rod has been experiencing. This expansion doesn’t just happen for no reason. Our excellent customer service and stringent Health & Safety standards and training mean that they are able to retain many very high profile clients who have shown great loyalty to Metro Rod which is a tribute to their satisfaction. In 1983 this Macclesfield based company formally known as A1 Drains rebranded itself to Metro Rod and offered its first franchising opportunities. This change meant that the company would no longer appear at the start of directories, however the new company would be franchised and have the potential to grow right across the country. Metro Rod’s first head office consisted of 5 office staff and 3 engineers. For the first 6 months this single Macclesfield Depot was directly managed. In January 1984 the first franchises were sold. Chester & North Wales, Manchester and Merseyside were sold and in this short period of time Metro Rod went from serving Macclesfield to covering an area with 1.3 million household and 91,000 businesses. This level of growth didn’t stop there and within five years Metro Rod had grown to cover virtually the whole of the UK. Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Head Office Big Move Posted on September 14, 2012 by ieuan Metro Rod are preparing for a big office move this autumn. Since Metro Rods beginnings in 1983 we have grown from strength to strength and the size of the business has expanded as well. Our head office in Macclesfield will move to our new premises in Tytherington. As our franchise network has grown inevitably our head office support needs to grow proportionately. The hard work of all Metro Rod staff in recent years and the professionalism of our teams to answer our customer’s calls and clear any drainage issue fast and effectively have resulted in the company’s success. Our engineers really can unblock your drains in an emergency and this high quality work has resulted in repeat business from a whole variety of customers. This head office move is testimony to Metro Rods ability to clear blocked drains fast. We will become even more efficient and continue to grow and resolve our customers’ drainage problems. Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Metro Rod Sports Posted on September 5, 2012 by ieuan Metro Rod has recently taken part in different sporting activities. Metro Rod Northampton has entered a superbike into a professional and competitive race. With more races lined up for the rest of the year. Some of these races will be televised on TV. Let’s hope that the bike can win races and show people that Metro Rod really does have superfast response times to any drainage emergency. Metro Rod head office has also taken part in an Anglian water football competition. The competition was taken place in Lincolnshire and involved different teams from Anglian Waters’ supply chain. The team played very well in a close competition but unfortunately just missed out on the semi-finals. Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment Starting and Growing a Metro Rod Franchise Posted on July 24, 2012 by ieuan Starting a Metro Rod franchise is the obvious choice for anyone interested in setting up a new business or a franchise. With 25 years experience there are many benefits to joining our well established Metro Rod franchise network. Brilliant head office support such as 24 hour call centre support and other benefits such as our trusted national brand mean that buying a Metro Rod franchise is a really lucrative opportunity. Our Deeside franchise started in 2006 with one van. Even though this was just before the 2008 recession, Metro Rod Deeside has grown into 6 vans/tankers and a large amount of industrial equipment. “I am a great believer that you get what you put in and therefore starting my own business would be of the greatest benefit to me, but with a helping hand – such as a franchise. I chose Metro rod as the earning potential appeared to be very attractive.” – John Pardoe Metro Rod Deeside This helping hand comes in the form of; 24 hours, 7 days a week and 365 days a year support from our dedicated call centre staff, centralised credit control, a nationwide brand trusted by blue chip companies and guaranteed sales from our head office key accounts. The apparent earning potential transformed into real earnings and great success. Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment ENSERVE GROUP AWARDED £100M THAMES WATER CONTRACT Posted on May 3, 2012 by ieuan EnServe Group Limited is delighted to announce winning a significant contract with Thames Water worth in excess of £100m. A recent change to water industry legislation means that UK water companies have adopted more than 220,000 kilometres of sewers which were previously under private ownership. Following a very thorough and rigorous tendering process, which took over 15 months to complete, EnServe’s water businesses, H2O Water Services and Metro Rod have been selected by Thames Water to maintain and repair their recently adopted sewerage assets, along with their existing waste network in its London South Region. The eight year contract will be delivered using Metro Rod’s unique franchise network, which was a key element of the successful bid. The contract is set to go live during August 2012. EnServe Chief Executive Officer, David Owens, said: “This is a fantastic reward for all the effort by everyone involved in our bid and truly cements our position as one of the country’s leading water and drainage service providers.” “We are delighted that we have achieved this milestone and look forward to working with Thames Water, the UK’s largest water and waste water sewerage company.” Metro Rod Managing Director, Mike Walker, said: “This deal underlines the company’s position at the forefront of the sector and is a glowing endorsement of the innovation and technical ability which helps us to deliver a top quality service for our clients.” Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment Franchise Opportunities with Metro Rod Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin Interested in starting your own business? Metro Rod are always on the lookout for committed and hard working individuals to join the team. Metro Rod have over 25 years franchising experience and are full members of the British Franchise Association.Â With a network of over 50 franchisees, Metro Rod’s drain cleaning and unblocking service provides a valuable service to local businesses and domestic customers. Visit our dedicated franchising website for more information www.metrorodfranchise.co.uk Posted in Drain Clearing, Franchising, Unblocking Drains | 1 Comment Drain blockages can be a hazard to your health Posted on October 8, 2010 by admin Drain blockages can be extremely unsafe and a damage to your health. If the problem is completely out of your hands and you have tried every measure possible to fix the problem, then you need to contact a plumber instantly. Sewage contains bugs and bacteria and must be dealt with instantly before it gets any worse. While you are waiting for the plumber to arrive, try pouring bleach and hot water down the drain to clean and disinfect the area. Make sure you are always wearing cleaning gloves and a facemask and keep younger children out of the way. There are a number of reasons to why your drains may be blocked. If you are unable to reach the blockage then donâ€™t try and attempt to do it yourself as you may cause more considerable damage than what it is worth. There is a lot of disease and bacteria surround toilet and shower blockages and you need to make sure that you keep everyone as far away from it as possible to prevent the spread of bacteria. Once the problem has been fixed and your drains are back to normal, make sure that you bleach the whole bathroom from top to bottom. Bacteria can spread without you realising so itâ€™s is best to keep on the safe side to prevent others from becoming sick in your household. For drain cleaning services that you can rely on, however big or small, then visit Metrorod.co.uk today. They can totally eliminate your sewage problem and identify the cause of the blockage. Posted in Drain Cleaning Sevices | Tagged drain cleaning, drain cleaning services | Leave a comment Clearing out blocked drains Posted on October 7, 2010 by admin Blocked drains in your home or business can be a nightmare situation which needs to be sorted out straight away. From unpleasant odours, flooding of your house to the loss of power can be some of the telltale signs that your drains are blocked. If you have a business and you currently dealing with drain problems you could potentially affect the productivity and sales revenue. In many cases you can repair the blocked drains yourself through the use of a plunger, auger, bleach and drain cleaning solutions; however if you are unable to reach the blocked drain then it may be the case that you have to call out a plumber or drain repair company such as Metrorod. They have the skills, tools, time and expertise to help you eliminate your drain problems and restore them back to working condition. To keep your drains in the best condition possible to eliminate any future problems, Metrorod have put together a few top tips to help you along the way when it comes to drain cleaning and maintenance in your home our business. Make sure you clean the plug hole of hairs as often they can clog up causingÂ small blockages in the pipe works. Make sure that any small, loose objects such as toilet rolls, combs, medicine bottles are kept as far away from the toilet as possible to prevent them from being flushed down the drain. Try to clean you bath, wash basin and shower pipe using hot water and disinfectant to remove grease and grime as overtime this can build up and cause blockages in the system. Do not flush sanitary items and nappies down the toilet as this will certainly block the drains. Donâ€™t throw kitchen waste down the sink and make sure scrape all food into the bin first before washing it in the sink. Any fats used when cooking should not go down the drainpipe. When fat reacts with cold water it reacts and goes hard. If you have no other place to drain the fat then dilute it with hot water and detergent. Once you have diluted the fat, turn on the tap and let the water flow freely for some time. Make sure you clean and maintain rain downpipes and roof gutters. Check your drains are running smoothly by lifting the drain covers. Fallen leaves or garden materials can fall into the drains and block them. Alternatively if you are experience continual problems with your drains it may be a wise move to get a CCTV drain inspection. A professional company like Metrorod can come out to your home or business and carefully inspect your drains to find the root of the problem. Posted in Drain Clearing | Tagged cleaning drains, drain cleaning | Leave a comment Unblocking your sink Posted on October 7, 2010 by admin If you need to unblock your sink and donâ€™t know where to start then here are a few tips from Metrorod to help your along your way. Chemical Products: The first thing people do when looking to unblock their drains is to pour chemicals down the drainpipe. The chemicals are designed to remove tough layers of dirt and grease, and this will remove the blockage, even if it takes a few attempts. Using a Pole: Cleaning out a blocked sink can be a messy task, however if your sink is blocked to the top of the plug hole then you should be able to scrape some of it out using a kitchen utensil. Simply feed it through the drain of the plug hole, and push it through the blockages. Using a drain snake: If the blockage is too far down for you to reach then you will need to use a drain snake. Remove the sink flange and feed in a drain snake. There i usually a large screw at the centre of the plug which will release the flange. Feed the drain snake down and move simply by turning on the motor. It will grab hold of the blockage and pull it up. Using a plunger: If your sink is full of water and you cannot access the sink flange or plug hole then you need to lift the blockage away by using a plunger. As long as you can handle them carefully and donâ€™t put too much pressure on the sink then there shouldnâ€™t be any real problems and the blockage should clear instantly. Alternatively if all else fails, you made need to contact a specialist who can solve the problem for you. Cleaning drain problems can be a nightmare and the last thing you want to do, so a professional plumber and drain cleaner can solve the problem for you in a matter of minutes. 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