The Problem with Pitch Fibre Drains
Are you responsible for a property that dates back to the mid-20th century or had its drainage system altered during that period? If so, your wastewater could well be flowing through pitch fibre drains – and drainage issues may be present or just around the corner. This problematic pipework was introduced across the UK during […]
5 Major Benefits of Professional Drain Cleaning
If you’re not in the habit of asking a drainage company to carry out professional drain cleaning at your property, it’s worth familiarising yourself with the key advantages of doing so. Some property owners don’t realise that whatever condition their pipework is in, drain cleaning can be beneficial – this kind of service isn’t just […]
Why You Need an Up-to-Date Drainage Plan
You know your property’s drains are underground, but do you know their exact location? How far down is the pipework? Can you describe the layout of your drainage system? If you’re struggling to answer one or more of those questions, you’re not alone. The Bristol and Bath drains experts here at Mega-Rod help numerous residential […]
The Difference between Drain Engineers and Plumbers
Every property owner will encounter a water-related problem (for example, a nasty odour coming from plugholes or a tap that refuses to turn off) from time to time. Whether you’re faced with this kind of issue at home or work, you’ll want prompt assistance from a professional. The question is who should you call? Is […]
How Heavy Rain Affects Your Drains
Across England, drains serving homes and businesses are currently under much greater strain than usual due to heavy rain and flooding. When Storm Henk arrived in early January, it unleashed torrential downpours on vast swathes of the country, becoming the eighth major storm in just three months, as BBC News reports. At the time of […]
Do You Need a Homebuyer’s Drain Survey?
When you’re buying a new home, there are numerous important tasks you need to cross off your to-do list, from exchanging contracts to finding a reliable removal company. With so much else to think about, you could well be tempted to adopt an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach to the property’s drainage system […]
Winter Drain Care Advice
The coldest months – December, January and February – can be a testing time for your property, including your drainage system. This is especially true if you own a period property with ageing drains or your drains were laid in shallow trenches (the minimum depth for a drain is 600mm). However, it must be said […]
Choosing the Best Drainage Company for Your Home or Business
The UK drainage industry encompasses hundreds of companies. There’s even a major trade event, the National Drainage Show, which takes place annually in November and showcases drainage specialists’ skills. Many drainage specialists’ day-to-day work involves helping homes and businesses to keep their wastewater flowing freely by providing drain unblocking, CCTV drain surveys and other vital […]
Fatbergs – A Growing Problem
If someone told you that there are enormous, subterranean monsters called fatbergs growing in UK sewers and wreaking havoc on the country’s wastewater management infrastructure, not to mention the environment, you might think they’d been watching too much Doctor Who. However, water and sewerage companies know all too well that monstrous fatbergs really do lurk […]
Effective Alternatives to Harsh Chemical Drain Cleaners
Perhaps you’ve noticed signs of blocked drains, such as foul smells or basins emptying slowly. Or perhaps you just want to perform some drain maintenance by cleaning out your drainage system to stop cooking fat or other nasties from creating obstructions in the first place. In these sorts of situations, you may be tempted to […]
