Tuesday, 18 September, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
Taking care of your drains by being mindful of what you put in them can save you money by helping your drains last for a lot longer. Our experience with hundreds of blocked domestic and commercial drains has taught us that there are many items, foodstuffs, and objects that should never be put down the drain. So, to...
Sunday, 9 September, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
Most homes have connecting pipes that allow rainwater and surface water to travel from the property’s roof and surface areas down the pipes and into the pipes around the house. However, some properties don’t have surface water drainage connections. In such cases, they may require the professional installation of a...
Tuesday, 28 August, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
In some cases, drains can unblock themselves depending on the nature of the blockage. For example, if your drain has become blocked due to tree root ingress, it will not be able to unblock itself (and require an engineer to conduct a CCTV drain survey to assess the problem and identify a solution). However, if your...
Tuesday, 14 August, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
What is a channel drain? A channel drain is one of the best ways to get rid of extra surface water quickly. Characterised by its long length and narrow width, the channel drain is ideal for discrete installation on driveways, public footpaths, and roads. There are four main types of channel drains: 'cast-in-place',...
Sunday, 15 July, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
Summer is here, and the days are getting warmer – finally! And while enjoying those sunny rays and soaking up that vitamin D is so much fun, our gardens can suffer if they aren’t looked after properly. While we were on call to a customer with a drain blockage in Bracknell, he asked: “How do you keep your plants...
Friday, 13 July, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
In total, around 75,000 blockages are cleared from our sewers each year. Most of these are caused by cooking fats and oils, which harden to form a thick layer of gunk inside pipes. (Ref: www.thameswater.co.uk) This can cause serious damage to the pipes and the environment. A grease trap's job is to intercept these...
Sunday, 10 June, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
Discovering water damage can be a timely and expensive investment, and it's strongly advised you contact a plumbing or drainage engineer for further support. Water damage compromises the structure of your home and can cause harmful mould growth. Some water damage can even occur within minutes of the water entering the...
Wednesday, 20 July, 2022 Author: Michael Quinn
A soakaway is the drainage system used to discharge wastewater from a private sewage system like a septic tank or domestic treatment plant. In this case, we are referring to a drainage field, also known as a land drain. Our experienced engineers can fix any problem you might see with your septic system. Please note...
Saturday, 26 May, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
A frustration that not many homeowners think about until it happens is the problem of the blocked drain. If your kitchen or bathroom sinks, shower trays or toilet bowls are not draining correctly, this could be a sign that the pipe is blocked. This could become complicated to get unblocked if the problem is located in...
Monday, 16 April, 2018 Author: Michael Quinn
What is a lateral drain? A lateral drainage system is a series of drain pipes connecting the main sewage system or public sewer network. Lateral drains are connected to the drains found on your property, but will most likely be found outside your property's boundary, often underneath a pavement or public road. However...
