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  1. A Winter Guide: Frozen Drains vs. Frozen Pipes

    Exposed plumbing pipe frozen solid with ice expansion, indicating risk of burst or water supply blockage

    Most UK properties have three main plumbing and drainage systems: the drinking water supply, foul water drainage or sewage plus rainwater drainage. Wastewater pipes (from sinks, baths and showers) join larger waste…

  2. New Soakaway Installations: What You Need To Know

    soakaway installation to prevent floods

    If you’re not familiar with a rainwater soakaway, they are sustainable drainage systems which relieve the pressure on sewers and help recharge groundwater. They are a rainwater drainage solution for…

  3. Drain Repair with Patch Liners – no digging, no problem!

    If you’re dealing with a damaged drainpipe, either as a homeowner, landowner or business, a traditional excavation to carry out the repair can be quite an invasive, major procedure involving…

  4. How tree roots can wreak havoc with your drains

    damaged drain pipe from tree roots

    Did you know that tree root ingress is one of the biggest causes of drainage problems in the UK? When they first contact us, many of our customers are convinced…

  5. How to look after your drains in the winter

    It’s February, and as far as the cold weather is concerned, we’re certainly not out of the woods yet! Freezing temperatures and ever-persistent wind, ice and snow can wreak havoc…

  6. Who is responsible for repairing and maintaining your property’s drainage system?

    Well-designed drainage and sewerage systems that have been installed and tested correctly should last for many years without needing any attention. Eventually, however, these networks will require maintenance or repair…

  7. 3 ways a faulty drainage system could ruin your Christmas

    Drainage problems are never convenient at any time of year – but they can be even more challenging when everyone is off work and hoping to relax at home! Granted,…

  8. What is a Home Buyer’s drain survey, and why do you need one?

    a blocked drainpipe full of leaves and debris

    Drainage issues often catch people by surprise – you can’t see what’s going on underground, after all! – as do the costs involved in repairing or reinstalling a system that…

  9. Something else to think about if you’re buying or selling your home this year…

    It’s been a difficult few months for the housing industry. Most property-based businesses were forced to grind to a halt back in March as the nation got to grips with…

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