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Drain Relining – The Basics

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Signs of damage to our drains and pipework are not always obvious. Bad smells and standing water might indicate a blockage, but any damage to the interior walls of our drains is not very easy to detect and might lead to serious issues further down the line. The Advantages of Drain Lining Perhaps the most … Continue reading

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Flushable Items: Are They Really Safe?

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We’re all aware of the dangers of flushing non-safe items away down our toilets and drains, causing blockages, backed-up pipes, foul odours and potentially sewer damage. Many of us will even have a fairly good idea as to what the common culprits are in this respect, such as sanitary towels, cotton buds, makeup products and … Continue reading

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Drain Unblocking Products – The Good & The Bad

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Suffering from blocked drains is a common issue faced up and down the country, whether in the home or at a commercial premises. Especially at this time of year, with the trees shedding their leaves and causing obstructions, many people will find themselves dealing with backed-up pipes impacting on household drainage. At times like this, … Continue reading

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Electro Mechanical Drain Cleaning: Another Solution for Blocked Drains

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Drains can become blocked and ineffective for a number of different reasons and to effectively clean drains of all varieties requires a flexible and versatile approach. Although often the most efficient technique, sometimes high pressure water jetting isn’t possible due to spatial or structural limitations. What is it? One solution is to use electro mechanical … Continue reading

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Is Hard Water Affecting Your Drains?

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Water that contains an excess of minerals (generally calcium and magnesium) is referred to as “hard water”, and occurs when (naturally soft) rainwater dissolves limestone and chalk from the ground as it forms streams and rivers. Many of the effects of hard water have long been known, such as its metal corrosion capabilities, but it … Continue reading

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The 10 Strangest Things Found Lurking In Sewers & Drains

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From food waste to sanitary products; there are a number of items we all know shouldn’t be disposed of down the drain. These items are regular finds for professional drain cleaners, but every now and then something a little bit more unusual turns up, begging a number of questions as to how (and why) it … Continue reading

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What Is A Pre-Purchase Drain Survey? What Does It Cover?

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Although often remaining outside of a prospective homeowner’s immediate attention, properly functioning drains are essential for maintaining a safe and healthy residence. Identifying Drain Problems Before Purchase Some common problems within drains and pipes include fractures, leaks, blockages, root intrusions and general collapses when underground. This being said, those seeking to purchase a home are … Continue reading

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Metal Fabrication as Art

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Art can take on many forms: paint applied to canvas, photography, prose, dance, sculptures and much more. Even jewellery, whether crafted from gold, silver or other metals is a form of art. It’s fair to admit, metalwork is likely not the usual thing you’d think of where forms of art are concerned, however, this area … Continue reading

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[Infographic] Updating London’s Victorian Sewer Systems

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  Embed <a href=”http://www.expressdrainagesolutions.co.uk/news/infographic-victorian-sewers-london-thames-tideway/“><img src=”http://www.expressdrainagesolutions.co.uk/images/misc/victorian-sewer-thames-tideway.jpg” alt=”Infographic on London’s Past, Present & Future Sewer Systems”/></a> The Victorian Drain System The Victorian age is regularly cited as a landmark era in construction, engineering and industry, with improvements to many areas of society taking place to support the swelling populations of Britain’s major cities. Effective drainage was one … Continue reading

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The History of Drainage – 3000 Years & Counting

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It is one of the luxuries of modern life that we are able to flush a toilet, turn on a tap, or have a shower without thinking about both where the running water is coming from or where it’s going after use. Obviously, this hasn’t always been the case, and it is only relatively recently … Continue reading

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