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 …
Damp is such a common problem in the UK and we’re not just talking about the weather. Damp in our homes is something everyone comes across at some point. It can be very problematic, depending on the cause, and very tricky to get rid of. Common causes of damp The first step to solving damp problems is assessing what the …
If you’re having problems with your drains it can be a difficult task to inspect and diagnose without digging into the ground. Luckily there is a handy alternative – CCTV drain inspection. A CCTV drain inspection involves a small camera being pushed through drains to see exactly what’s going on beneath the surface. It’s a non-invasive way to check the …
Winter is here. For those who live with vulnerable pipes, indoor or outdoor, or encounter troublesome yearly drain build-up, the cold climate can often be a period of struggle and financial concern. So, make sure you’re protected this year; take the right precautions in advance to pre-empt drain build-up and frozen pipes. Make it through the colder months stress-free and …
Water companies in England and Wales have set out plans to cut or hold prices for millions of customers. United Utilities, Severn Trent and Thames Water made pledges after a political and regulatory backlash against their performance this year. United Utilities and Severn Trent said that they would cut customer bills by 10.5% and 5% respectively from 2020. United Utilities …
