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What is a French drain?
Hi there. May I ask, what is a French drain? What are the pros and cons of these specific drains?
Blocked driveway pipe
There’s a pipe below my driveway which has blocked up. Am I responsible for this? If not, who might be and how could I find out?
Cost of unblocking pipes
I live in Manchester and would like to know what quote I can expect to receive to have several pipes unblocked for my house? What might the labour and supply costs come to?
Regular problems with blockage
Hello. I have lived in my property for a year and a half and since then I’ve had to have my drain cleared 7 times. Waste backs up and has been coming out of my guttering drain. It’s not flowing into the manhole and off into the main sewage line. I’ve had 2 cctv drain survey's done and they see no issue with the drain. My kitchen sink also gurgles and makes noises especially when my washing machine is on. I had the drain that all my kitchen and bathroom water goes to apparently that’s clear too and see no issues. What could the problem be please? Hope I’ve explained this clearly.
Who do I contact about drain mapping?
What person or company should I contact about getting my drains mapped?
Septic tank vs water treatment plant
What's better for a home that's not connected to mains drainage - a septic tank or domestic sewage treatment plant?
Blocked underground rainwater drain
My external metal down pipe draining rainwater from the gutters rusted and has now been replaced. Apparently the reason for the rusting was a blockage in the underground pipework. The company who replaced the downpipe recommended calling dyno-rod but my neighbour has suggested that we could fit - a downpipe spout which can carry the water a short distance away from the house. Might this be an adequate short and long term solution??
Safe ways to maintain a septic tank?
What steps can a person safely take to maintain a septic tank?
Smell in rental property
I moved into a Grade II listed rental in March and soon noticed an odour on the staircase/landing near the bathroom, like dirty public toilets. The agent and maintenance said they couldn’t smell it, but told me to report back if I found the source. I explained: no blocked or overflowing drains outside, no external drain smell, the odour is isolated to the landing, worse in rain or wind, and not solved by keeping plugs in bath/sink. I also noted I can’t see an external soil/stink pipe, which may be relevant. I’ve tried a HEPA purifier, air fresheners (make it worse), charcoal bags, and odour sprays, with no success. My concern is that sewage gases are escaping into the loft or house. Am I overlooking something, or being dismissed by the agent?
What happens when rods won't clear a drain? blockage?
If rodding hasn't cleared a drain blockage, what's the next step? Do we need to dig our yard up?
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