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Rules and building regulations for a soakaway relating to foul drainage state that a soakaway is no longer an acceptable method of surface water and drainage waste disposal. Instead, a drainage field must be used for anything that is not rainwater. When using a soakaway for rainwater, it must be located over five meters from … Continue reading “Soakaway Regulations – What Are They and Why Do They Matter?”

When it comes to drains and sewers there is a great deal of difficulty in understanding where the responsibility for blocked drains or other issues lies. There are several types of sewers, which complicates this matter somewhat. Public sewers tend to be the responsibility of the local water authority whereas private sewers are usually the … Continue reading “Understanding Shared Drainage Responsibility in the UK”

When you have a drain that is blocked with fat from cooking you can experience severe issues, including internal or external flooding and damage to pipes and sewage systems. The primary cause of a blockage in a drain is oil, grease and fat that goes down the drain while preparing food. Fat deposits will collect … Continue reading “The Best Ways to Clear an Outside Drain Blocked with Fat”

A soakaway will allow for the safe draining of unwanted waste water or rainwater, which helps prevent flooding and allows areas to drain effectively. Soakaways help many homes and commercial premises with their waste and water management, they are usually in locations nearby the building or drain infrastructures – such as in a garden or … Continue reading “WHAT TO DO ABOUT A BLOCKED SOAKAWAY: TIPS TO UNBLOCK DRAINS”

We understand that not every homeowner will be familiar with drain insurance. That is why we at Coastal Drains have put together this expert guide on some of the things you should expect from making a claim, including answers to a few questions about drain lines and private systems that may be covered under your … Continue reading “What You Can Expect with Drain Insurance”

When you’re in the middle of buying a new home, you may not always stop to consider the possibility of problems with the property, especially if you don’t spot the signs right away. This is why many experts would recommend having a house purchase survey carried out before you move in, so you’re not caught … Continue reading “What You Should Know When Considering a House Purchase Survey”

At Coastal Drains, we believe that our customers should be as informed as possible about every part of the drainage process. That is why we’re doing everything we can to expertly answer questions such as “What is sewage?”, so they’ll have all the knowledge they need before any drainage issues occur.  We’ve also set out … Continue reading “What is Sewage?”

There may come a time when you discover a supply or soil pipe is crossing from your neighbour’s property onto yours, which then leaves a number of questions to be answered. For example, “What happens if there is a blockage?”, “What happens if the pipe needs repairing?” or even “When there’s a neighbour’s drain pipe … Continue reading “Neighbour’s Drain Pipe on My Property”

It’s always worrying and frustrating to suddenly find drain problems somewhere on your property, especially if you don’t know what could be causing them or where they could be coming from. At Coastal Drains, we want to help alleviate these concerns wherever possible, so we’ve created this guide to the most common drain problems, allowing … Continue reading “The Most Common Drain Problems and How to Fix Them”