Rats can reach a property through damaged or disused drains. Here are the warning signs, why it happens and how to stop it.
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Small flies around a sink, shower or floor drain usually point to build-up inside the pipe. Here is what causes them and how to stop them coming back.
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Sewage backing up into a sink, toilet or floor drain needs a quick, careful response. Here is what to do first and who is responsible for fixing it.
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Appliance drains cause more trouble than most people expect. Here is why a washing machine or dishwasher overflows, backs up or smells, and what is usually behind it.
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Older homes were built with drainage that was good for its time but is often showing its age. Here are the problems we see most and what can be done about them.
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A lawn that stays soggy after rain is not always just a wet winter. Here is how land drains work, why they fail and how to tell garden drainage from a drain fault.
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Gutters and downpipes feed straight into your drainage system. Here is how a problem at roof level can end up as a problem underground.
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A blocked drain can close a commercial premises. Here is why planned drain maintenance is cheaper than an emergency, and what a sensible routine looks like.
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Heavy rain can overwhelm a drain that works perfectly well the rest of the year. Here is why it happens and what it can tell you about your pipework.
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Tree roots don't force their way into a healthy pipe. Root ingress almost always starts with an existing weakness. Here's what actually lets roots in.
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A plunger and some patience will sort plenty of minor clogs. Here's how to tell the difference between a job you can safely do yourself, and one that needs a professional.
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A collapsed drain rarely announces itself outright. Here are the warning signs worth taking seriously before the problem gets bigger, and more expensive.
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