How Do I Know If I Have a Drainage Problem?
Posted on June 6, 2023
We typically take for granted that our homes' drainage systems will work flawlessly, quietly doing their job of keeping our living spaces safe and hygienic. However, it's essential to be aware of potential drainage issues, as detecting them early can often prevent further complications. This article will guide you through… Read more »
How Do I Protect My Drain From Rats?
Posted on October 4, 2022
There’s no getting away from it - if you have rats in your home it can be a major problem. And the same goes for your drainage system. Rats are very good at creeping into small gaps and cracks, and drains provide both shelter and food meaning they’re very popular… Read more »
What to Do If You Have a Collapsed Drain?
Posted on October 8, 2021
A collapsed drain is one of the most serious drainage issues and must be addressed immediately to prevent the problem from getting worse. Unfortunately, a collapsed drain isn’t always obvious, so it’s important to stay on the lookout for any issues that may indicate a collapsed drain. In this article,… Read more »
Ways to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus in Your Home Post Lockdown
Posted on August 21, 2020
Earlier this year, a World Health Organisation technical consultant concluded that inadequate plumbing is likely to have contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Proper plumbing is an effective measure for reducing the transmission of COVID-19. Just a few simple changes to your bathroom could prevent a string of infections. Find… Read more »
What Happens to Sewage Water During a Flood?
Posted on December 23, 2019
Sewers are meant to remove rainwater as well as sewage from your property, but they can only handle so much water. Excessive amounts of rainwater entering sewers can cause sewer flooding, which becomes quite severe in extreme weather events such as floods. No matter how hard drainage companies work to… Read more »
What Happens When You Flush Plastics Down the Toilet?
Posted on November 27, 2019
63% of the public believe they are ‘very aware’ of what they shouldn’t put down the drain. However, this does not reflect the fact that the misuse of drains, including flushing the incorrect items down the toilet, causes over 300,000 sewer blockages a year across the UK. So in order… Read more »
Top 5 most iconic sewer scenes in movies
Posted on October 24, 2018
The average sewer doesn’t inspire thoughts of glamorous Hollywood movies. However, the mysterious draw of a dark, dank place where few people ever venture has seen sewers become an unlikely star in many movies. From chase scenes to brooding bad guys, let’s take a look at the top five instances… Read more »
What is a surface water drainage system?
Posted on July 30, 2018
What is a surface water drainage system? There are two sources of water which a domestic drainage system needs to handle: foul water and surface water. As mentioned in a previous article, the foul water drainage system handles all the wastewater emitted from appliances in your home - from toilets… Read more »
Foul Water Drainage During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Posted on July 28, 2018
In your home, there will be two types of drainage system in place: foul water drainage and surface water drainage. Many people aren’t aware that they will likely have two systems, nor will they understand what the two systems do. So, in this article, we’ll be explaining the basics about… Read more »