Damaged drains can be a major source of worry and disruption and can cost you large amounts of money. There are also possible health risks, with the danger of bacteria building up and being transmitted. That is why it is vital to deal with any issues as soon as you become aware of them. But how does one know when such a problem has arisen? The guide below should help give you some indicators as to when it’s time to bring in the experts for professional drainage services. Continue reading “Signs To Look Out For When Your Drains Are Damaged”
Whether in the street or at home, a blocked drain can be an annoyance. Image by Liz Boynton (via Shutterstock).
Drains are an integral part of any home’s water system. Drains prevent clogging and blocking of the water system by ensuring wastewater leaves the system effectively.
Drains are more than a series of pipes that drain wastewater. Without them, you are at a risk of contracting waterborne bacteria. Continue reading “How Do Drains Work?”
Whether in the street or at home, a blocked drain can be an annoyance. Image by Liz Boynton (via Shutterstock).
The easiest and simplest way to prevent blocked drains is by taking care of what you deposit in the drain channels. Stuff like grease, hair, coffee grounds and soap scum are detrimental to the drains and should be avoided. First, cooking grease and coffee ground deposits should be discarded in the garbage trash and not washed down the sink. Secondly, use a sieve or drain screen to cover the mouth of the drain so as to avoid hair, soap scum, and other materials from getting in. Continue reading “How To Prevent Blocked Drains”
Whole Lotta Drainage going on: a sewerage operative. Image by MT Manta (via Shutterstock).
Some of London’s greatest architectural wonders are almost invisible to the human eye. They are as much a London icon as the Underground and Trafalgar Square. It is the city’s Victorian sewers designed by Joseph Bazalgette. The sewers were built to rid the city of cholera epidemics, as the River Thames was used as an open sewer. As a tribute to Bazalgette’s ingenuity, we have a selection of drainage clips for your delight. Continue reading “In Video: A Selection of Drainage Clips”
How Metro Rod, a leading drainage company was purchased for £28 million
Image by J. Taylor, 2008 (Creative Commons License: Attribution-Share Alike).
Metro Rod, one of Britain’s leading drainage unblocking companies, has been bought by Franchise Brands plc for £28 million. The deal is partly funded by £20 million discounted equity placing. The remainder is funded by Franchise Brands’ new bank facilities, with up to £17 million available and £1.8 million of working capital.
