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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”
We Install Septic Tanks That Meet The New Regulations! From 1st January 2020, there will be new septic tank regulations in place to make systems more environmentally friendly. This will involve enforcing hygienic, safe, and eco-friendly disposal of all waste that comes from your system. If you have a septic tank and it doesn’t meet … Continue reading “Septic Tank Regulations 2020”
Understanding how your property’s drainage system works is important and can help you prevent any future problems from arising. Did you know that your property drains surface water to prevent flooding? There are two types of water that are drained from your property: foul water and surface water. Foul Water This is wastewater from your … Continue reading “Surface Water Drainage and Your Property: What You Need to Know”
The drainage plans for your house show you the entire drain system passing underneath your property. Drainage plans are important for knowing the structure of your drainage system, the sewer water and surface water from your property takes, and where the pipes can be accessed. All this information is extremely helpful if you’re considering building … Continue reading “Drainage Plans for My House and How I Find Them”
Thames Water is celebrating the milestone of helping 250,000 homes save a total of 20 million litres of water every day as part of the company’s … read more Every Household Should Use a Bath and a Half of Water Daily Only use a bath and a half of water a day, says Gove: Every … Continue reading “Thames Water Helps 250000 Homes Cut Down on Water Use”
Although Thames Water says it has now completed these works, which started three weeks ago, a much wider project on other water mains will … read more Summer Water Testing Has Started at English Beaches Last year, water quality remained high with 97.9% of bathing waters in England meeting the tough standards. 92.4% of these … Continue reading “Dirty Tap Water After Thames Water Pipe Works”
