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Many buildings utilise a septic tank in order to treat sewage. The basic principle is to reduce the presence of any solids in the waste. They generally do not treat waste as efficiently as more modern methods, such as wastewater treatment plants. In a standard tank design, sewage flows into the first chamber of the … Continue reading “Everything you need to know about septic tank systems”
A domestic wastewater treatment plant, or system, is a tank that people can utilise for the purposes of treating sewage that comes from a home. Wastewater treatment is a much more efficient way of dealing with household waste than a septic tank or cesspit. Many homes that are situated in rural locations are unable to … Continue reading “What you need to know about domestic wastewater treatment”
Blocked drains are one of the most infuriating and common plumbing problems a person is likely to experience. In some cases there will be a shared drainage responsibility, other times it will be the sole responsibility of one party. It can be very stressful to work out who is liable to pay for any repairs. … Continue reading “I have a blocked drain, but who is responsible?”
Sometimes plumbing problems can result in a drain smell. A disgusting odour can come from many places including a toilet, drain, sink or from a sewer. A sewage smell in the house can be very annoying and can also be harmful to health. Sewer gas can affect many sewage or drainage systems. People commonly find … Continue reading “How do I fix the problem of a drain smell in my house?”
Have you got a blocked drain? Are there bad smells coming up from the pipes? Is the water slow draining? Then you have come to the right place. In this article we will share top tips from the experts on how to unclog a drain. We will even throw in some extra tips to help … Continue reading “Unclog a Drain with Tips from the Experts”
Imagine this: you have just finished work on the patio which completes the look of your garden. You wish to sit out on it and enjoy the calm, quiet space, but before you get the chance, a storm comes and overwhelms it with rainwater. You have not added a patio drainage system, so the water … Continue reading “Expert Patio Drainage Advice and Solutions”
As a homeowner, imagine that our good old British weather is doing what it does best and raining as hard as it can. So hard, in fact, that your gutters, storm drains and driveway are all overwhelmed and completely flooded. The water has nowhere to run off to because there are no drains, so it … Continue reading “Professional Driveway Drain Ideas and Advice”
When you move into a new home, or even if there is a drainage emergency and you need to know where to begin, it is vital that you find out where your stopcock is. This may prevent accidents from spreading in the future, thereby keeping them small and easier to fix, as well as at … Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Stopcocks”
Here at Coastal Drains, we believe in providing as much expert guidance as we can to help our customers keep their drains in the best possible condition. This includes providing expert advice and information about foul water drainage, one of the two most important drainage systems a property has. If you need to find out … Continue reading “Foul Water Drainage: The Facts You Need from Professionals”
At Coastal Drains, we have spent many years gathering knowledge and honing skills that help us to provide the best drainage care in the South of England. We believe in providing professional care and guidance whenever customers need it most, especially when they are looking for information about new drainage systems they are interested in. … Continue reading “An Expert Guide to French Drains”
