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We understand that not every homeowner has experienced an unexpected water leak, or has had to make a claim on their insurance policy. Some may even be worried about doing this and getting it right, which is what we want to help you with at Coastal Drains. We’ve put together this guide to teach you … Continue reading “How to Make a Successful Water Leak Insurance Claim in the UK”
We understand that not every homeowner will have all the tools or equipment needed to deal with every type of drain or sewer line blockage. In some cases, you may be missing the plunger, chemicals, or drain rod or “snake” that would be perfect for the job. In some cases, you may not need to … Continue reading “How to Unclog a Drain Without a Snake”
At Coastal Drains, we are passionate about what we do and we want our customers to be as informed about their drainage systems as possible. This includes covering bases such as the Building Regulations on mains water supply, and what every property should legally have available in terms of clean, running water for any kind … Continue reading “Guidance from Building Regulations: Mains Water Supply”
There is nothing quite as uncomfortable as turning on a tap to wash your hands, or getting into a shower, and suddenly discovering that the water pressure is far lower than you expected. When this happens, you may need to check in with us at Coastal Drains to see if there is a problem with … Continue reading “Everything You Need to Know About Mains Water Booster Pumps”
At Coastal Drains, we know it can be both a worry and a frustration to discover tree roots in your sewer line or drainage system. You’ll have to start thinking about and planning for everything, from how much damage it may have caused to your property, to getting pipes unblocked and repaired, to the cost … Continue reading “What is the Cost of Removing Tree Roots from Sewer Lines?”
Here at Coastal Drains, we have had years of experience in working with leaking pipes and drains, and we know that there are occasions where these need to be reported to a local authority instead of a drainage firm. This is why we have provided a guide on how to report a water leak or … Continue reading “How to Report a Water Leak or Burst Water Main”
For many homeowners, a property may not feel fully complete until it has had an extension or a conservatory built on its side, or extending to the front or back. In these cases, this may require building over drains or public sewers in order to achieve the effect you want from your new interior space. … Continue reading “Your Guide to Getting a Build Over Agreement”
At Coastal Drains, we are often asked about the effects of running rain and other types of surface water straight into public sewers, as some of our customers have heard about why this should not be done and wish to know more. This is the type of information we are happy to help provide. As … Continue reading “Rainwater Drainage: Can I Run Rainwater into a Sewer?”
Any homeowner will have to keep in mind that drainage systems can go wrong. This can be anything from a blockage in a drain that connects to a mains sewer, to a range of septic tank problems. Some of these issues with private systems are easily fixed with the help of our dedicated team at … Continue reading “Common Septic Tank Problems and How We Fix Them”
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”
