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Welcome to the Resource Hub section of the website. Here you will find helpful information and resources to help you manage and deal with your drainage issues. Remember, you can always call us on 01225 422980 to ask for a free quote on any works you need undertaking.

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Occasionally our specialist drainage experts will post an article talking about issues in the industry and with helpful hints for keeping your drains flowing

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10 Effective Ways to Protect Your Drains

Taking steps to protect your drains can help you avoid the stress and inconvenience of drain issues and save money on drain repairs. As a leading Bath drainage company, we know drain maintenance makes a huge difference to our customers. When you focus on protecting your drains, you’re helping to extend their lifespan and improve […]
brushing hair before showering will protect your drains

How to Handle Collapsed Drains: A Homeowner’s Guide

A collapsed drain is arguably the most serious drainage problem a property owner can face and requires urgent attention from a reliable drainage company. Drains collapse because they’ve become extremely structurally unsound. The effects are dramatic and destructive: when pipe walls cave in, they stop wastewater filled with contaminants from toilets, showers, washing machines, etc. […]
Collapsed drains are a serious problem

Resolving Summer Drain Problems

When the weather is beautiful and your diary is full of fun summer activities, your drains are probably the last thing on your mind. However, it’s worth paying attention to those underground pipes, because the warmest season is a challenging time for them. High temperatures, dry conditions and sudden storms put drains under pressure. The […]
Summer is the time for barbecues and often drain problems occur too

Do You Know What Your Drains Are Made Of?

Although all drains have the same purpose (to carry wastewater away from homes, businesses and other buildings), they’re not all made of the same material. Indeed, as a leading Bath drainage company, Mega-Rod surveys, maintains and unblocks a diverse range of drains on a daily basis. There are four main types of drain materials: clay, […]
drain with cover lifted showing pipework

Buying a Rural Home with a Septic Tank

If you’re planning to swap urban living for an idyllic home in the countryside, you’ll no doubt be expecting fresh air, picturesque scenery, and peace and quiet. Something that may take you by surprise, however, is the lack of conventional infrastructure. Certain things that are commonplace in towns and cities aren’t available in remote parts […]
Rural Home with a Septic Tank

Leaking Drains – A Major Cause of Subsidence

If the ground beneath your home or business becomes unstable and sinks (due to wastewater escaping from leaking drains and seeping into the soil, for example), the property’s foundations are likely to drop as well. This destructive process is known as subsidence and is every property owner’s worst nightmare. Subsidence can create dramatic, fast-expanding cracks […]
cracks in walls can be a sign of subsidence caused by leaking drains

Why You Need a CCTV Drain Survey before Building Your Extension

Before embarking on your home extension project, it’s essential to conduct a CCTV drain survey to identify potential issues and ensure a smooth construction process. Perhaps you’d love to embrace open-plan living, double the size of your kitchen or exercise in a home gym. By building an extension, you can make your interior design dreams […]
This beautiful extension started with a CCTV Drain Survey

What’s the Difference between a Septic Tank and Cesspit?

Imagine two houses nestled deep in the countryside in Somerset (one of the ten most rural English regions) or a similarly remote area. As they’re too isolated to join the sewer network, the buildings use common off-mains drainage solutions instead: one has a septic tank and the other a cesspit (which is also known as […]
countryside homes are often too isolated to join the sewer network, so instead have a septic tank or cesspit

CCTV Drainage Surveys – Your Essential Guide

If you’re responsible for a property, you’re also responsible for a drainage system and can therefore benefit from a CCTV drain survey. Your drains are vital: their job is to safely carry wastewater away from the building. Asking a trustworthy drainage company to examine these underground pipes using a CCTV camera is the best way […]
CCTV Drainage Survey

Septic Tank Emptying – Your Questions Answered

Hundreds of thousands of UK homes, hotels, pubs and other properties send their wastewater to on-site septic systems, consisting of septic tanks and drainage fields. These systems are vital: they ensure wastewater is filtered and cleansed with the aid of gravity and helpful bacteria, so that waste matter is removed and only treated water is […]
Septic Tank Emptying
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