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Research suggests that around 75% of drain blockages in Britain are wholly or partially caused by individuals and businesses disposing of cooking fat down the kitchen sink. When these blockages occur it is the water companies' responsibility to unblock the pipes and get things flowing again.

The added cost of this extra work is ultimately paid for by every one of us via our water bills, so it's in everyone's interest to wise up to the problems caused by cooking oil and keep the nation's drainage systems flowing freely. Continue reading →

It's all too easy to take a fully-functioning, operational septic tank for granted. Until your on-site sewage treatment system runs into difficulty, you might not appreciate the extent of the problems you'll face. Failing to keep your septic tank properly maintained - and emptied at regular intervals - not only risks problems for the environment, it can create significant additional expenditure. Should you be required to upgrade your sewage system, or repair damage to your soak-away, it may involve a sizeable investment. Continue reading →

Many people go about their daily lives without ever sparing a thought for the complex system of pipes and waterways that runs beneath their feet. Without the underground drainage systems that have been developed to serve modern industrialised cities the streets would be polluted by open sewers, with all of the disease and discomfort that this would entail. Think on this the next time that you are sitting outside enjoying a coffee or a snack at a restaurant on one of your town's relatively clean and pleasant streets. Continue reading →

Underground electrical ducting is used to protect electrical cables such as the mains supply to your property, as well as other underground electrical cables laid as part of renovations and home improvements; for example, if you wished to run a power supply to a summer house or garden shed. Continue reading →

When it comes to deciding on what rainwater system to choose, it can be easy to think of cast iron guttering, hopper heads and downpipes as being a bit outdated. Nice to look at in terms of heritage and tradition, but too costly to buy and requiring too much maintenance to suit modern living. Nothing could be further from the truth. Using traditional sand casting techniques combined with modern manufacturing standards, specialist manufacturer Alumasc produces a range of heritage cast iron guttering and downpipes that makes it possible to enjoy the best of both worlds – cast iron guttering that looks fantastic, has a modern application, and will last for many years to come. Continue reading →

Whether you’re a roofer, a building contractor or a home owner, everyone wants a building’s gutter system to look good, work effectively and survive the tests of time. Although metal guttering will always involve a higher initial spend than a PVCu product, it will also always add exponentially to the value of a property and provide better value over the longer term. Continue reading →

Radon is a naturally occurring gas which can be found in rocks and soil across the country. Although the underlying geology of some parts of the country gives rise to higher levels of radon than other areas (Cornwall, for example, is well-known for having high levels of the gas), radon can be found anywhere. Radon emits radioactive particles, otherwise known as radiation. Outside, radon levels are extremely low and form part of the background radiation which is found everywhere. Although there is no lower level at which radiation is completely safe, scientific evidence suggests that background radiation has minimal impact on health and wellbeing. Continue reading →

Radon is a colourless and odourless gas given off by ground that contains uranium and radium. In parts of the UK, that typically means areas of the country where there is granite under the ground. The Health Protection Agency provides detailed maps of affected areas, which include Aberdeenshire and Inverness, North Wales, Devon and Cornwall. Continue reading →

Land can be contaminated by a number of substances, each of which comes with their own dangers and long-term consequences. Here at Drain Depot we provide advice on how to carry out drainage projects safely with protecting the environment in mind, which is why in this blog we delve deeper into how contaminated land effects our environment.

Remember, when undergoing any type of drainage project it is your responsibility to make sure you don’t adversely affect the environment around you, so if you are ever unsure make sure you contact your local authority or environment agency before starting any work. Continue reading →

A septic tank is an underground wastewater treatment facility similar to a small-scale sewage treatment system. They are usually found in rural areas where houses are far apart which makes it hard to connect them with a centralized sewer system. They are thus better for the environment since they don’t require as many sewer lines and use natural processes to treat the wastewater.

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