National Association of Drainage Contractors

22/04/2026

🚨 Nominations are now OPEN for the National Drainage Awards 2026! 🚨

Do you know a person, team, or business that deserves recognition for their outstanding work in the drainage industry? Now’s your chance to put them forward! You can nominate them here: https://nadc.org.uk/nominations-national-drainage-awards-2026/

The awards ceremony will take place at Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London, SE18 6HD

Date: Wednesday 25th November 2026

You do not need to be an NADC registered contractor to: Attend the Event, Nominate someone or be nominated. Everyone in the industry is welcome to get involved!

Tickets aren’t available just yet, but keep an eye out, they’ll be released very soon.

Submit your nominations today and help us celebrate the very best in drainage! To find out more please visit: https://nadc.org.uk/nationaldrainageawards2026/

20/04/2026

Are rats coming from the drains? In many cases, the answer is yes.

This episode of Pest Perspectives (Episode 59) explores the growing link between pest control and drainage, featuring Martin Beattie (Co-Founder & Chairman of the NADC).

It highlights why so many recurring rat infestations are actually caused by drainage defects—and why simply treating the problem without identifying the source often leads to repeat issues.

Topics covered include:
• Drain-related infestations and why they’re so common
• The role of CCTV drain surveys
• Training, certification, and reporting standards
• Drainage law and health & safety considerations
• Confined space risks and the right equipment
• Why this is becoming a major growth area for pest control businesses
If you work in pest control, drainage, or rodent management, there’s some really valuable insight in this one.

See the full video here

In this episode of Pest Perspectives, we speak to Martin Beattie about the important link between drainage and pest management.For many pest controllers, dra...

15/04/2026

🚧 Are you in need of Certified Drain Surveyor Training? 🚧

Join Martin on 9th & 10th May in Barking, London for the 2 day course – designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to carry out professional drain inspections and reporting.

Whether you're expanding your current services or starting a new path in drainage surveying, this course provides the expertise clients are looking for.

📅 Date: 9th & 10th May (9am - 5pm both days)
📍 Location: Barking, London

Spaces are limited – To book please contact Martin on [email protected] or book online https://www.nationaldrainageacademy.com/

04/03/2026

🚧 Looking to advance your career in the drainage and utilities industry? 🚧

Join Martin on 7th & 8th March in Barking, London for the 2 day Certified Drain Surveyor Course – designed to give you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to carry out professional drain inspections and reporting.

Whether you're expanding your current services or starting a new path in drainage surveying, this course provides the expertise clients are looking for.

📅 Date: 7th March & 8th March (9am - 5pm both days)
📍 Location: Barking, London Spaces are limited – To book please contact Martin at [email protected] or book online https://www.nationaldrainageacademy.com/

21/02/2026

22/01/2026

Please see below some training dates for the next few months with the National Drainage Academy. You can find more info over on the website: https://www.nationaldrainageacademy.com/

14/01/2026

Calling all Drainage engineers in the Anglian Water Region!

Come and meet the NADC & DrainSafe Teams and discover how your drainage business could benefit from the recently announced tie up with Anglian Water.

This will be an informal event consisting of a brief presentation followed by an opportunity to network and find out more about NADC membership, becoming a DrainSafe accredited contractor and details of the Anglian Water Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

NADC/DrainSafe Anglian Water Engagement Evening | Thursday 5th February 6-8pm
Girton Golf Club (Cambridge) Ltd
Dodford Lane
Girton
CB3 0QE

Jane Taylor, Head of Customer Service at Anglian Water will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Martin Beattie and Peter Stacey will also be there to support with any training/certification advice.

Attendance is free of charge with tea/coffee and light refreshments available.

Book tickets here:

Calling all Drainage engineers in the Anglian Water Region!

04/12/2025

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone that attended the Drainage awards last week and to all our fantastic sponsors and a big congratulations to all the winners well done

03/12/2025

🚨 Last Few Spaces Remaining for our November and December CDS course! 🚨

We’re running a Certified Drain Surveyor course on Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December in Barking, London – and there’s still time to secure your place! This will be the last date of the year for our CDS Course.

This two-day course covers all aspects of CCTV Drain surveying

📍 Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th December
📍 Location: Barking, London

Don’t miss out – spaces are limited!

👉 Get in touch today to reserve your place. You can either book online at https://www.nationaldrainageacademy.com/booking-calendar/certified-drain-surveyor?referral=service_list_widget or by e-mailing mailto:[email protected]

26/11/2025

Please come and say hello to us over the next couple of days at the drainage show ExCel london stand E16

18/11/2025

We are proud to announce that WorkPal is sponsoring the Regional Contractor of the Year category at the National Drainage Awards 2025. This category celebrates the exceptional companies raising standards across the drainage industry and we are delighted to support the recognition of their hard work, innovation and commitment to excellence.