Even though the 2020 septic tank regulation came out in 2015, many are still not compliant. The main change in this regulation is to stop wastewater flowing straight into the streams, rivers and any other local watercourse. This will, in turn, reduce the amount of pollution from sewage in local watercourses. Does this include you? […]
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Sometimes, it’s hard to work out if you have blocked drains. Drainage issues are a common problem with pipes and there are a number of reasons why this happens. Finding the common indications to a blocked drain can help to find out what to do next. 1. Unusual noise coming from the drains There are […]
Most of the drainage issues we deal with at Maintain Drains are minor problems which can be fixed with limited disruption. You can attempt to sort certain drainage problems yourself using our handy drainage blog. However, there are cases where drain excavation is the only solution. Drain excavation involves digging underground in order to reach the […]
We hand out plenty of tips on how to keep your drains healthy inside the home. We have offered tips on unblocking sinks, unblocking toilets and much more. However, we have not discussed how to unblock an outside drain. It’s easy to overlook your outside drains and you don’t usually notice them. However, it is […]
Pitch fibre pipes are an inferior and poor-standard form of drainage. It is a lighter and cheaper pipe, often found in schools, hospitals, and housing estates built in the 50’s through to the 70’s. Pitch Fibre pipes were thought to be a modern drainage system, however, any drainage expert would say that it is one of […]
Changing a lightbulb or a fuse is an easy task. It is tempting to fix drainage issues on your own. However, this is often not the best option. Certain things, like a slow-draining sink, can be fixed easily without the need to call a professional expert. However, more serious drainage problems should be left to […]
It is suggested that 60% of homes in the UK are using hard water. Hard water is water packed full of minerals. These minerals are collected in the water as it travels through the ground from rainfall. Hard water is then used for the public water system. Hard water can lead to major costly repairs […]
The bathroom is where you would usually find leaks in your home. Water stains on the ceiling of the room below are an obvious sign of leaks in your bathroom. Leaks often occur in plumbing fixtures such as sinks and toilets. Unsure on how to check for leaks in a bathroom? We have the expert […]
If your sink isn’t working properly, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Maintain Drains, we can offer you the best advice on how to fix a blocked sink. Reluctant to call a plumber? No problem. Find out how to fix a blocked sink with a few methods you can do yourself. How to […]
Fatberg is a term used to describe congealed lumps of fat, sanitary items, wet wipes and other waste found in the sewer systems. It is advised not to throw too much grease, fat and sanitary products in the sewer system. Here at Maintain Drains, we can offer advice on how to prevent fatbergs and services […]