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Maintaining your underground drainage system is key to ensuring the system stays effective and doesn’t get damaged. Whilst Drain Depot specialises in PVC products that are low maintenance, there are still things you can do that will protect your system for longer. Continue reading →

While a drainage system is there to take various assortments of waste away, there is some waste that is a lot harder to remove. Here we look at the most common drain blockages that can stop your system in its tracks. Continue reading →

Though traditional brick or stone houses are still the most common form of residence in the UK, more people than ever before are turning to innovative forms of semi-permanent building in order to keep housing costs down. This includes a big surge in shipping container homes and other temporary structures. Continue reading →

Wet winter and spring weather can lead to a variety of problems for farmers and growers needing to gain access to land, as well as result in delays for allotment growers and keen gardeners who are wanting to start planting their annual crops and flowering plants. Continue reading →

When it comes to underground drainage products, plastic pipes are an enduringly popular choice. Compared to other more traditional types like concrete or steel, they have a number of key benefits. This has seen plastic drainage pipes become widely used in both domestic and commercial settings. But what is it about this type of pipework that is so popular with many? Continue reading →

When it comes to installing underground pipes or cables on your property, you should also think about underground ducting. This ducting offers a protective sleeve for the utility pipes and cables to sit in when they are installed but also helps to keep people safe too. This is due to the coloured nature of underground ducting which gives a clear visual indicator to all that something important is present. Continue reading →

Whether you manage a commercial, domestic or industrial space, effective land drainage is important to prevent the area from becoming waterlogged and unfit for purpose. By introducing a land drainage coil, you can efficiently redirect excess water to a different location as the water will naturally flow through the land drainage coil. Continue reading →

One of the most important things you need to do when building or renovating a home is constructing the drainage system. A proper drainage system ensures that your home is free of a wet crawl area or a water-laden basement. Overlooking the need to have a proper underground drainage system can result in serious flooding issues. Continue reading →

Underground drainage systems are very susceptible to blockages. Most blockages can be prevented by proper maintenance and use of the drainage system. However, here are three common causes of blockage that you can eliminate during the initial installation of the pipes. Continue reading →

As with any job, task, or process, underground drainage requires proper planning and forethought in order to be done successfully, economically, and efficiently. Without proper planning, your job will overrun, blow your budget, and may not even work properly. Continue reading →