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A perforated drain pipe is one of the most essential aspects of your drainage system. Perforated drain pipes provide drainage solutions to excessive standing water near the building foundations of your domestic or commercial property. Perforated drain pipes are most commonly used to move rainwater away from the house so that it can drain elsewhere. … Continue reading “The Perforated Drain Pipe and What You Need to Know”
If you are selling a house with a septic tank in the UK, we have provided everything you need to know in this article. We know that selling a house is stressful enough without the added complication of organising the details of a septic tank with a buyer. So, to help make the process easier, … Continue reading “Selling a House with a Septic Tank: Everything You Need to Know”
Learning about your property’s drainage system is extremely important. If you can’t tell whether your house has surface water drainage, the Coastal Drain experts are here to help. We help homeowners understand their drain connections and systems so that they know where their surface water drains to and what to do if there is a … Continue reading “Does My House Have Surface Water Drainage?”
The requirements for planning permission vary from property to property. However, when replacing an existing septic tank system, full planning permission may not be required. Instead, the work can be carried out under a Building Notice to meet the requirements of building regulations. In both Scotland and Wales, the general binding rules state that sewage … Continue reading “Do I Need a Permit or Planning Permission to Replace a Septic Tank?”
Around 95% of UK properties are connected to the mains sewer. However, for those living in rural locations, the installation of a sewage treatment plant is essential for effective waste management. If you are unable to connect your property to the main sewer system, there are three typical options: sewage treatment plants, septic tanks, and … Continue reading “How Does a Sewage Treatment Plant Work?”
As the winter sets in, stormy weather can occur more frequently, causing the threat of flood waters to rise. According to the BBC, more than five-and-a-half million properties in England and Wales are deemed to be at a high risk from flooding. It is a fact that most areas of the UK have suffered from … Continue reading “How to Protect Your Home from Flooding”
More people these days are looking to move to a dream property in the countryside. With beautiful views and plenty of room to house animals or grow plants and vegetables, it can often seem an idyllic retreat from the hustle and bustle of bigger towns and cities. However, some buyers may forget that as these … Continue reading “Buying a House With a Septic Tank: Advice and Suggestions”
When you are building a new property or having an existing property renovated, it is easy for your drainage system to also become blocked by concrete or cement. It may accidentally make its way into your pipes, but can end up there when builders are washing off equipment after use, as well. This can present … Continue reading “How to Clear a Drain Blocked by Cement”
It can be frustrating to suddenly find that your sink or toilet is not draining correctly, or even worse, that it overflows when you try to use it. These are signs that the pipe connected to your drains could be blocked, which can be especially complicated to deal with if the blockage is in the … Continue reading “How to Unblock a U-Bend: Help and Advice”
Blocked Gully Caused by Tree Root and How We Solved the Problem A common problem that not many people think about until it happens is their property’s gully drain becoming blocked. This can easily happen, as water from gutters or from kitchen sinks often contain debris that can build up and cause blockages. These blockages … Continue reading “Blocked Gully Caused by Tree Root and How We Solved the Problem”
