Category: Blocked Drain
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The most common causes of blocked drains in London homes
It’s a Monday morning. You’ve just managed to get the kids ready for school, you’re about to jump in the shower, and then you see it: a growing puddle of murky water that refuses to go down the plughole. A blocked drain is more than just an inconvenience; it’s the kind of household drama nobody…
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Why is it Important to Unblock Drains Quickly?
Imagine waking up to the unpleasant sight and smell of a flooded bathroom or kitchen. For many homeowners, property managers, and DIY enthusiasts, blocked drains are a common but often neglected issue. Keeping drains clear is vital for maintaining a healthy home and property. This blog post will outline why it is important to unblock…
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How often should you clear your drains?
A well-maintained drainage system is crucial for a healthy home environment. Neglecting your drains can lead to unpleasant odours, slow drainage, and even costly repairs. This post will guide you through the signs that your drains need clearing, various methods to clear them, and how often this task should be performed to ensure your home…
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Who is responsible for unblocking drains?
Blocked drains are a common nuisance that can cause significant inconvenience and potentially severe damage if not promptly addressed. For homeowners, renters and property managers in the UK, one of the key questions is: “Who is responsible for unblocking drains?” This blog post aims to answer this question by examining two critical aspects: 1) which…
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What is a Rainwater Gully? How Do You Maintain It?
When it comes to managing surface water in your home, you need to invest in a sound drainage system. Otherwise, you will have a problem dealing with flooding surface water. Gullies are some of the essential parts of the wastewater drainage system. It is a pipe that helps to discharge stormwater from your gardens to…
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What is a Fatberg? Why is it Ruining Our Drains?
Icebergs are dangerous freshwater chunks that everyone is familiar with, because of how one of such pieces caused the titanic wreck. The new dangerous mass, just like an iceberg that many are not aware of are fatbergs. With many drainage firms and utility companies spotting them in sewers, fatbergs are posing problems for marine life…
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How to Dispose of Grease and Cooking Oil
Incorrect disposal of oil and grease can cause clogged sewers and drainages in your house. In severe situations, your manhole may backup, and then oil can get dumped in your home. Intense and costly clean-ups are usually the solution for this easy-to-avoid problem. In this article, we would be discussing the proper way to dispose…
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What Is Drain Relining?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As drainage related problems go, damaged drain pipes rank among the most bothersome of the lot. Apart from the fact that they are notoriously tricky to detect at the outset, leaky drain pipes also damage the environment by polluting the soil. In the past, the only way to fix damaged drain pipes was the long…
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How To Unblock A Toilet Without Using A Plunger
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A plunger is one of the items that you are more likely to find even in new homes. It is often the tool to go for whenever a sink or a toilet gets clogged. A clog is nasty and one of the best ways to deal with it is to clear it in an effective…
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Rain Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Blocked drains are the most awful & unwanted situation anyone wants to be in. It is one whole of a messy scene, wherein you encounter dirt, debris, twigs, leaves and whole lot of different stuff that eventually result into clogged drains. Rain gutter must be cleaned at least twice a year, to avoid blocked drains.…