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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”
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”
