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Underground leaks are particularly hard to detect because the pipes are below the ground and the water or waste takes a long time to appear on the surface. However, it is important to detect leaks at the earliest possible instance before they compromise the safety of your structures and put you in trouble with the authorities. Continue reading →

Installing and replacing underground drainage can seem like a big job but it is entirely doable with the right tools, skills and knowledge.

However, if you get it wrong you run the risk of causing a whole load of damage and getting into trouble with your local Building Control Department.

When it comes to drainage, making a mistake can be costly and a long drawn out process to put right. Because drains run underground, it’s often the case that “once it’s in, there’s no going back” so it pays to make sure you get it right the first time.

Planning and preparation are the key to doing a good job so Drain Depot’s guide explaining how underground drainage works is perfect for beginners or those wishing to refresh their memory. Continue reading →

Installing plastic drainage pipes yourself for your underground drainage can be cost-effective and highly reliable when done properly. While you don't need to be a plumbing expert to do the job right, you do need to make sure you avoid these three common mistakes: Continue reading →

PVC pipes have become both common and important items in construction. However, experts advise that you should first chamfer the plastic pipes before using them. Chamfering or bevelling is the process of smoothening the edges of a material with a rough edge. The process removes the bead on the pipe’s end and easy to fit into a connector. It also avoids pushing the glue out of the joint which can lead to glue drips and subsequently cause a weak joint. Continue reading →

Land Drainage is significant to the successful function of a home & garden. It helps steer water flow to remove it from the surface of the ground. There are a variety of drainage products and techniques available to a ground installer. The following are some practical tips on how to have a to a proper drainage system at your property. Continue reading →

If your plastic pipes are beginning to cause trouble and your drainage is beginning to slow, it might be more than leaves causing the problem. Here are 5 other things that you will find causing drainage problems up and down the UK's gutters. Continue reading →

Installing your own underground drainage system is a great way to save money and time. It's important, however, as with all things DIY, that you understand how to do the job safely. If you're considering digging your own underground drainage trench, bear these top tips in mind. Continue reading →

There are a number of different materials that can be used for plumbing & drainage, and the best fit could depend on the material of the building, the time it was built, or when the internal pipe system was last updated. However, while bronze, iron, and copper piping have all traditionally been used, there is currently a shift within the plumbing industry towards plastic pipes. Continue reading →

When shopping for underground drainage supplies, you might have a hard time differentiating a soil pipe from a waste pipe. Although both pipes are installed to carry wastewater from a home to the sewer, they have additional functions that set them apart. Read on to find out how you can tell the difference between these drainage pipes. Continue reading →

It's usually the case that homeowners and landlords are responsible for maintaining drains and sewers that are within the bounds of their property, while water and sewerage companies have the responsibility for sewers and drains outside the boundaries of privately owned properties. Continue reading →