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Let's face it, we all take our plumbing and drainage for granted at times. But could you imagine living without them? They're both such a key part of modern domestic or commercial life that they're often overlooked but things can often go wrong with your drains if you don't look afte...

Keeping your home tidy and clean is a lifelong, continuous and often unenjoyable task! But it isn't just about ensuring that walls, floors, surfaces and windows are free from dirt, dust and other household mess. While our daily and weekly house cleaning routines take care of the superficial...

Under Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1985, landlords are legally obliged to make basic repairs to a property; and this does include drainage and pipework.However, tenants also have responsibilities for looking after the drains so we'll tell you in this helpful guide just what is yo...

If you've got a blocked toilet, it can be a very frustrating and, potentially, costly problem that you will want to have resolved as quickly as possible. Blocked toilets are especially issues that will get much worse over time if you don't deal with them promptly. There are a number of ...

If you're looking to buy a new home, there are so many things that you need to consider and something like the drainage system can often be overlooked.However, it's vitally important that you check the entire drainage system before you purchase the property; especially things like bad smells...

Blocked shower drains are quite a common problem for UK homeowners and the chances are, that at some point in your life, you will have (or will) encounter one in your lifetime.While you can use a simple unblocking solution, this doesn't always fully resolve the problem, so it's important tha...

As one of the most used fixtures in the building, it's very important that you do your very best to ensure your toilet avoids getting blocked where possible. If it does get blocked, it can be one of the most problematic things to solve and will often require a plumbing or drainage expert to...

Unfortunately, most drainage or plumbing problems can occur at any time; normally, it's when we least expect it. However, you'll be surprised to know that the majority of the problems can easily be prevented with regular maintenance and a few check-ups of the drainage system. Generally,...

Let's face it, our drainage systems play a very important role in our homes or commercial properties. Our homes, offices, hotels and other commercial buildings rely on drains to safely and correctly dispose of excess waste and water. Which is why it's vitally important to prevent your d...

It might surprise you, but tree root ingress is one of the biggest causes of drainage problems in the UK!Many homeowners that are suffering from blocked drains believe that it's been cause by grease, debris or excess dirt. But upon closer inspection, it's primarily tree roots encroaching int...

Across the UK, there are around 300,000 sewer blockages caused each year! But what is the biggest cause of these blockages? The answer is wet wipes, or baby wipes as they are also called.Every year, around 93% of all sewer blockages are caused by wet wipes and baby wipes being flushed down the ...

Everyone is familiar with what icebergs are, but have you heard of fatbergs and do you know what they are?Sadly, while many of you won't even know much about them, fatbergs are rapidly causing more problems for not only our drainage systems but also marine life too.This guide will not only infor...