Friday, 3 January, 2020 Author: Michael Quinn
Home solutions for clearing a blocked sink drain pipe There are several home solutions already available if you need to clean a blocked sink drain pipe yourself. These methods include: Hot boiling water Drain snake Wet vac Chemical drain cleaners Plunger Cleaning the pipe Clean the U-bend It is important that you wear...
Tuesday, 3 December, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
When buying a house, it would be prudent to have a house purchase survey carried out specifically for your drainage and include your private system. This will involve checking if it is discharging illegally or sending wastewater into the wrong type of ground and making sure that it meets binding rules for the type of...
Monday, 25 November, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
When you are having your property renovated, there is a good chance that you are not thinking entirely about how it is affecting your existing drains. However, it may be beneficial if you do because it is easy for drains to become blocked by concrete or cement when building work is being carried out. This could be...
Wednesday, 16 October, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
As experts in this industry, there are several stages that we can recommend when you are planning on fixing a broken pipe in your garden or anywhere on your property that your drainage system runs. Step 1: Locating your damaged pipe. To know what to do to fix a broken drain pipe that’s underground, you must locate it...
Sunday, 8 September, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
We specialise in water main installation and repair. Below are some of the factors you need to consider regarding water main repair services. Why water mains need repairing. Your water main is the main pipe bringing water into your home, so if it is damaged somehow, getting it repaired is very important. If you don’t...
Thursday, 8 August, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
The main difference is that a cesspit does not have an outlet and a septic tank does. The wastewater in septic tanks needs to be separated before it flows to the outlet and only discharges to the ground (not to streams or watercourses). A cesspit is a holding tank that can’t discharge. If you need to discharge to...
Monday, 22 July, 2019 Author: Gerry Rowe
A septic tank is a private, underground sewage system with two parts, the tank and the discharge into a drainage field, for secondary treatment. The ‘drainage field’ can also be referred to as a leach field; land drains; or herringbone system; but all are the second part of the system that removes contaminants and...
Sunday, 7 July, 2019 Author: Gerry Rowe
This summer has been one of the hottest on record for the UK. News headlines have been full of heatwave reports and hose pipe bans. But despite the ‘excessive’ heat warnings, we were asked by a lovely couple having a drain installed in Bracknell, "how are we supposed to stay cool, keep our gardens watered, and save...
Tuesday, 25 June, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
What is a collapsed drain? A collapsed drain is when a pipe or drainage system has collapsed in on itself. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including: Ground movement – if your pipework is running under your driveway and you keep driving over it, the weight of your car may, over time, cause displaced joints –...
Thursday, 6 June, 2019 Author: Michael Quinn
Drainage and waste removal from any building is essential, whether it’s wastewater or rainwater, and to achieve this safely and efficiently, some rules and regulations must be followed. The two main types of drainage When it comes to drainage installations and building regulations, there are two main types of drainage...
