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DIY garden drainage systems
We live at the bottom of a hill and our garden is often very soggy. I was wondering if there are any simple drainage systems suitable for DIY installation that could help improve it? We've checked for leaks and tried improving the soil already.
Connecting my drain to the public sewer
How can I find out whether I've a right to connect my drain to the public sewer?
When is drain root cutting needed?
How do I know if drain root cutting is necessary? Who should I contact if I have concerns?
Drain soakaway problems
The soakaway for my property isn’t working anymore? Any idea why this might be? How can I diagnose the problem and if I figure out what the issue is? is it something that I could fix on my own or is it the sort of job that I should hire a professional for?
How to keep bath draining well
Soap residue and hair keep causing my bath to drain slowly. What's best to keep it draining freely? We've got a strainer over the plug hole already.
Disrupted ditch work outside home
There’s a ditch across the way from my home and someone used to come by and clear it out every so often. But suddenly it’s no longer happening. Do you know why this might be? Is it to do with council? Might it have something to do with covid and the disruption its caused to operations, etc.? What other reason might it be?
Surface water drain vs soakaway
We live next to a river and are wondering whether rainwater is better going into a surface water drain or a soakaway?
Is discount offered for bulk waterproofing jobs?
Is it easy to find contractors/companies offering bulk deals with discounts for lots of waterproofing jobs around my house at once?
DIY drain unblocking
Is there any harm in hiring rods and unblocking a drain myself?
Rodent barriers and drainage
Does using rodent barriers affect water drainage at all?
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