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Summer is coming, and along with the sunnier days, longer, lighter evenings and al-fresco dining, it’s also an important time to ensure your drainage maintenance is up to speed. Continue reading →

When it comes to underground drainage, understanding how to initially prepare your plastic pipe is important, as it ensures your system will be secure and safe from leaks or other damage. Continue reading →

Underground ducting protects subterranean water and gas pipes as well as electrical wiring. It prevents these essential pipes and cables from becoming damaged, leaking or causing accidents. In short, underground ducting is a vital but invisible part of almost all modern homes. If you’ve ever laid down an electric cable or put in a new pipe, you’ve probably used it yourself. But did you know that ducting can lose its efficacy over time? It might become damaged in some way or simply start to erode. If this happens, you may need to replace your ducting. But how can you tell if it’s time to replace your underground grounding? It’s important to note that underground ducting lasts for many years, but if you’ve had the same ducting for a very long time, we can help you decide if it’s time to replace it. Simply follow the steps that we’ve laid out in today’s blog entry. Continue reading →

Floods occur when there is a heavy and sustained period of rainfall that overflows the drainage systems. Generally, this is because the drainage pipes just aren't big enough to take the water away fast enough and concreted areas mean there is nowhere else for the water to go. Rainwater flooding can be a huge problem for businesses but there is a way to fix it. The best way to counteract the flooding risk from heavy rainfall is by installing a soakaway to act as a cushion between the rainfall and the drains. Herein we explore how a soakaway and underground ducting system could protect you from rainfall flooding. Continue reading →

When you're deciding on the best way to install drainage and piping for your property, there are many factors to consider. With various different types of pipes available, from materials used to whether you'd like your drainage above or below ground, knowing what to pick for your home can be a confusing task. For many properties, underground drainage may be the best choice. Here are just a few reasons why: Continue reading →

As building development takes us further and further off-grid, solutions are needed for off-mains drainage. With underground drainage solutions this is a problem that is easily solved, but there are several different options from which you can choose. Continue reading →

Though you may not think about it very often, your drains are essential to keeping your house clean and the water to your house flowing properly. At Drain Depot, we know how important keeping your drains maintained is and we stock a huge range of plastic below and above ground drainage products. Here are our tips for healthy drain maintenance in your home. Continue reading →

Rain can be a serious problem for UK homeowners. It can erode brickwork, cause mould and saturate the ground. What’s more, it can strike at any time of year. That’s why it’s important for your home to have a drainage system that can handle large quantities of rain water. In today’s blog entry, we’ll look at the different pieces of drainage equipment you need to cope with Britain’s wet weather and discuss how you can choose drainage options that work for you. Continue reading →

Land drainage coil can be used to help drain land on your property and can greatly increase the quality and condition of land when done correctly. Here we explore the steps you should take to determine the type of land drainage you need. Continue reading →

If you plan to make an underground running of any type of service, it should be run inside a duct. This will help to prevent damage to the service, and also alert others to its presence if they dig into the ground. The following four tips will help you to install your pipe or cable safely, and provide a base for the addition of any future services with minimal problems. Continue reading →