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Replacing Lead Pipes

Last Modified : September 6, 2018
Over 30 percent of all properties that have been constructed before the start of the 1970"s are fitted with some sort of lead pipes according to various statistics. However, lead is known to have damaging effects to your health. Replacing your lead pipes at home can prevent many illnesses and diseases.

Home Insurance and Drainage | RPDNW

Last Modified : 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.

Sewers and Blocked Drains Wirral Explained - Your Responsibilities

Last Modified : March 23, 2018
Many people in the Wirral area still wonder who exactly is responsible for repairs to Blocked Drains Wirral or sewers, as public and private drains interlink underground. Responsibility of keeping the sewers and drains running is therefore a joint effort between you, the water company and the local authority.

The Cold Hard Facts of Blocked Drains in the UK

Last Modified : 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.

When To Replace Lead Pipes With Plastic

Last Modified : July 28, 2017
Lead pipes were commonplace in the past, with the cheap, malleable properties of lead providing what appeared to be a perfect material to construct water mains and domestic water supply pipes.

Insurance, Mortgages and CCTV Drain Surveys

Last Modified : July 4, 2017
If you are looking to buy a property, whether that be residential or commercial, there are several parts of the building that are recommended to be surveyed before the sale is complete. Electrics, walls, heating and roofing checks are standard these days, however one inspection that is too often overlooked is a drain survey.

Tips on selecting the right drainage contractor

Last Modified : May 3, 2017
A drainage problem isn't something you just "deal with". You need to ensure that the drainage company you employ gets to the root of the problem to avoid further issues down the road (pun intended).

Importance of Commercial Drain Cleaning

Last Modified : November 7, 2016
In this post, we outline the importance of commercial drain cleaning. We explain the benefits of commercial drain cleaning and then state several ways your commercial drain cleaning is implemented.

The Ultimate Guide to Preventing Plumbing Problems

Last Modified : June 10, 2016
Each day thousands of people fall foul of totally avoidable plumbing problems. These problems are inconvenient and costly for homeowners. If you would like to avoid these plumbing problems and instead spend your hard earned cash on other more important items, we urge you to read this post carefully.
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