Posts About Blocked Drains

Why You Probably Shouldn't Clear a Drain Yourself

March 29, 2019
There is nothing more frustrating than a blocked kitchen drain or toilet late on a Saturday night. Suddenly you are faced with the dilemma of either attempting to fix the problem yourself or calling in a professional plumber and paying the extra cost of a weekend service call. Most homeowners opt for the first option and attempt to fix the problem themselves. Homeowners assume that they can save money by doing a DIY drain cleaning job, but you could easily end up with a more serious and expensive problem on your hands. You really should think twice before attempting to unblock your own drains.

Blocked Drains FAQ's

January 10, 2019
At RPD, we have over 15 years' experience in drainage so there isn't a lot that we haven't heard or come across. So we have decided to create a blog about the most frequently asked questions we receive when it comes to blocked drains. The blog lists common issues that people are faced with when dealing with drains and also provides information on how you can stop these occurrences from happening.

How to Prevent a Blocked Drain

November 30, 2018
Everyone has come across a problem with their drains occasionally. You know it is that time again once you smell rotten eggs coming from your drains, you see that the water level from the sink is still rising but you have no idea what caused it. However, most of the time those issues could have been avoided. At RPDNW, we have seen our fair share of blocked drains and we have listed a few ways to avoid these blocked drains, to ensure you will not end up paying for services in order to get your drains unblocked every few months or so.

Home Insurance and Drainage | RPDNW

May 31, 2018
Home Insurance is complex and can be hard to understand for the average person, according to a nationwide study done by UKDN Waterflow. Just over 1 in 10 people think home insurance and the terms that come with it are easy to understand.

The Cold Hard Facts of Blocked Drains in the UK

October 19, 2017
In this blog post, we outline the cold hard facts about blocked drains in the United Kingdom. We reveal where in the UK suffers from the highest proportion of blocked drains and we outline in detail the exact extent of the problem using interesting facts and statistics.
  • EUSR
  • Construction Line
  • Watersafe
  • Surestop
  • NADC
  • CHAS
  • ProNett