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A rainwater gully and a road gully serve similar purposes in collecting and directing water, but they differ in their locations and specific functions: Rainwater Gully Purpose: Designed to handle water from rooftops, driveways, and other hard surfaces around buildings. Location: Typically found on private property...
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',...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A particular worry for many homeowners is what to do if they find a blocked drain. This sort of problem can cause your drainage systems to run slower or even to back up and overflow entirely if left too long. The most common causes of blocked drains There are many reasons why drains become blocked, and we have labelled...
Many of our customers, particularly those living in rural areas, will have their sewage pipes connected to a septic tank installed somewhere on their property. This is most often because they are too far from the main sewage system to be connected. As long as your septic tank adheres to the new January 2020 regulations...
One of the most frustrating problems found in a home is that of a blocked drain and the responsibility attached to get it fixed. The problem needs to be taken care of quickly and efficiently, in order to prevent it from causing more damage. However, before you begin making preparations to have all of this work carried...
