Sewer Problems Sewage leaks across the UK are on the rise, creating both demand for drainage engineers and concerning pollution and health hazards for UK households. Sewer flooding occurs when heavy rainfall overwhelms wastewater systems, causing foul water to overflow, typically from manholes. A key issue contributing to this problem in the UK is the connection of wastewater run-off drainage …
Drainage problems caused by wet wipes The issue with wet wipes in drains is a growing concern that impacts drainage systems and the overall environment. Despite their convenience, wet wipes, often marketed as “flushable,” can cause significant problems when flushed down toilets and end up in drainage systems. Here’s why they pose a problem: Non-Biodegradability: Wet wipes are typically made …
Locate your stop tap, typically under the kitchen sink, garage, or cellar, and turn it clockwise to shut off water supply. Open the cold tap in your kitchen to relieve pressure and help identify the frozen pipe. If you have no water, a frozen pipe may be the culprit, often outside or near the stop tap. Thaw the pipe using …
Shared drainage responsibilities is a common question we receive from our clients at Drain Brains. There are many pipes, drains, and sewers hidden from the sight of your home and buried under most properties. Just because you can’t see them it doesn’t mean they’re not there, their upkeep could be your responsibility, your neighbours or your local water authority’s (happy …
If you’ve noticed that there seems to be a blockage in your plumbing, you might be wondering who to call. Do you just call a plumber? Do you call the council? Can you handle it yourself? Handling it yourself If the problem is a simple one, then you might be able to handle it yourself by cleaning your drains and …
Oops you’ve just dropped something in the drain. It’s a common occurrence but we never expect it to happen to us. After the initial panic sets in it’s time to plan what to do next. In many cases you will be able to get your treasured item back easier than you thought. It first of all depends on where you’ve …
Drain maintenance is probably the last thing you want to think about when the sun is shining, especially after a long, harsh winter. While drains are prone to damage during the winter, they can be in the summer too, especially if issues caused by cold weather haven’t been looked at in months. Left untreated, drainage problems can cause a lot …
It has been branded a “national scandal”. Bosses of privatised water companies in the UK have been criticised for receiving £58 million in pay and benefits over the past five years. Meanwhile customers have faced rate rises above inflation on their water bills. Household bill rises According to a National Audit Office report, water bills have risen by 40% above …
Ofwat has said that water company failings left 200,000 households in England and Wales without water during the “beast from the east” snow storms earlier this year. Snow and strong winds in February and March this year caused disruption all over the UK. Many of the problems people faced were when temperatures rose and thawed ice caused flooding. Ofwat said …
Dodgy smells from your drains is a common enough problem, especially in the summer. Your first instinct may be to ignore it or call a plumber but there are some things you can do to fix the problem yourself. If any of these don’t work, then a plumber or drainage expert might be the next step. Common causes Bad odours …
