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    • Drain Clearance

      Our engineers are here to solve any drainage issues you may be experiencing. Regardless of whether it's a typical blockage or a more profound issue, we possess the best-in-class innovations to get your system cleared in next to no time.

      Drain Clearance
    • Bathroom Blockages

      One of the most awful things you can experience is a shower or sink that doesn't drain or a blocked toilet that's unable to flush. From simple unblocks, through to dealing with external pipework, we have the tools and machinery to promptly apply fixes.

      When faced with issues of this nature, what you need is an expert on call who can turn up and immediately put their skills into action. The good thing is our highly qualified engineers have the expertise to get to the bottom of your bathroom based blockages.

      We aim to alleviate any problems and prevent them from reoccurring at a later date.

      Bathroom Blockages
    • Toilets + Soil Pipe Unblocking

      Whenever you flush something down the toilet, the intent is that it will dissolve in the speediest time possible. However, on those occasions where this doesn't quite go to plan, what we end up with are blockages that are brought about as a result of the build-up.

      Where it's correct to assume that toilet paper is engineered to flush down the toilet. However, all it takes is too much going down in a single flush for a blockage to occur.

      Our drainage specialists too often see the effects of flushing the wrong materials. These include plastics, latex goods, female sanitary products, hair and other interrelated items.

      We will attend your premises, and once a toilet is cleared, carry out tests to ensure you are achieving the best water flow possible.

      Toilets + Soil Pipe Unblocking
    • Sink + Wash Basin Unblocking

      It may be the case that you've attempted to clear your blocked sink either manually or with solutions. However, if this hasn't worked out for you, getting one of our technicians should help resolve any obstruction.

      Where a blockage may exist could be very deep within a pipe, and it may take some effort or specialist equipment clear any accumulated waste.

      Whatever the case, we will utilise contraptions such as snakes and cables to reach those difficult spots.

      Sink + Wash Basin Unblocking
    • Rat Blocking

      Vermin can make entry to your property by slipping into your sewer pipes. Ideally, you'll want for this to be prevented. The reason why is that the damage and health issues they bring to your property, can cause impactful damage to your pipework and drains.

      Rat Blockers are an environmentally-friendly mechanism. They place a stopper in your sewer pipe, with double gated spikes to halt all unwanted creatures making entry to your premises.

      This device has proved itself to be successful for households, as well as the hospitality and catering industries (where commercial kitchens need to be operational at all times).

      If your serious about halting the spread of disease, reach out to our team today. We'll have an expert fit this so that your space doesn't become contaminated.

      Rat Blocking
    • Drain Jetting

      This is an incredibly successful method which uses highly-powerful pressurised water to clear your pipes, sewage, grease traps and drains. Alongside these fixtures, drain jetting is also good for cleaning out your interceptor tanks.

      When it comes to blockages, there is a heightened need for debris to be removed from your system. This process allows for these deposits to effortlessly be rinsed away. It helps significantly reduce damage to your property whilst achieving an unrestricted flow of water through your drain.

      If you'd like your entire drainage system to be in full knack, get our engineers to visit your premises and treat your drains.

      Drain Jetting
    • Drain Repairs

      It's not always waste deposited from sinks and toilets that causes issues with your drains. Decays in brickwork can crumble, and this rubble can feed its way into your drains and block your pipes. Similarly, properties which have older styled clay pipes from the Victorian era could crack due to shifts in the ground. Added to this, are ricochets caused by heavy-duty construction vehicles.

      When drains are damaged your primary concern should be that you aren't subject to flooding (and sewage). This doesn't only occur inside your property, but also to its external parts.

      Our engineers can deal with this effectively, and replace any parts of your drainage system to ensure it's running well.

      Drain Repairs
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    • Agnes Petra

      Professional team, great service and value, always respond quickly if needed in an emergency.

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      We found them to be lovely guys to work with - professional, approachable and helpful - from start to finish.

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    • Elle Nixon

      Called out for an emergency and it was dealt with efficiently with the least amount of disruption.

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    • Lorna Jones

      Always helpful, friendly and assuring. Great local plumbers that we will continue to go back to!

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      Really appreciate the speedy service, and very friendly too! We would recommend them to others.

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    • Tara Elvin

      They were friendly and professional and they fitted us a new boiler within 48 hours after ours broke down.

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    You might need us when
    • bad smells throughout your property
    • clogging of showers, baths and sinks
    • toilet back filling and not flushing correctly
    • hazardously high rising toilet water
    • overflowing sewer vents, gullies and gutters
    • water pooling around the exterior of your property
    • incorrect flushing of your toilet
    • large water stains against walls
    • downpipes running close to your premises
    • slow running drains even when you apply cleaner
    • cracks in the foundation of your building
    • water from one appliance or fixture backing up in another
    • water is bubbling and gurgling
  • We're a good fit for
    • Landlords
      Landlords
    • Block + Estate Management

      If you manage a multistory building, such as an office building or a block of flats you can trust in us to securely maintain all its plumbing fixtures.

      Our dedicated team of plumbing technicians, heating engineers and mechanical service specialists are able to attend the multiple properties. Our exceptional fault finding skills will ensure that we isolate any issues, and minimise its effects on the residents of your building.

      When it comes to handling claims via your insurance, we can issue reports. With us, you'll have direct access to our 24-hour callout facility. Be confident in our ability to deliver, because we can delegate specific employees to handle the needs of particular sites. This means that you're left in safe hands, and entirely worry-free.

      Block + Estate Management
    • Estate + Lettings Agents
      Estate + Lettings Agents
    • Facilities Managers
      Facilities Managers
    • Property Managers

      We understand that issues related to plumbing, heating and gas are commonplace for property managers. This is why we'd love to be your reliable line of contact when these issues arise.

      Our team will always ensure the buildings under your control have their problems fixed right away. We want those using your space, to reside and work in the most comfortable of environments.

      In taking up a service maintenance contract, we can ensure a dedicated site manager is responsible for dealing with matters pertaining to your property portfolio. For us, we want you to impress building owner, helping them to attain their monetary and asset management aims.

      Property Managers
    • Project Managers

      As a project manager, we know that you are an asset to the field of plumbing. It's, therefore, our responsibility to make your role ten times easier.

      We have extensive knowledge of the commercial sector and appreciate how assignments are run in terms of schedules and timelines. Acknowledging the importance of working alongside other highly trained professionals, our staff will collaborate with other trades to meet required deadlines.

      When it comes to both sourcing materials and labour, we can work on jobs of all sizes. Beyond this, we're more than happy to work to drawings and pre-drafted plans.

      Simply know that you can rest assured knowing that we will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

      Project Managers
    • Building Managers

      From our experience of working with building managers, we know how tricky it can be sticking to budgets. We can, therefore, help devise creative ways to manage the funds you've been allocated.

      Acknowledging the likelihood of other trades being present on any given job, you'll be glad to know that we are beyond happy to work alongside any other sub-contractors, sharing our knowledge and expertise both ways.

      We are familiar with what it takes to run projects successfully, and our planning procedures leaves space for us to work alongside any existing channels you may already have in place. We'd love to be on your panel of chosen partners for any current and future works you're engaging in.

      Building Managers
    • Tenants

      As a tenant, are you residing in a property where responsibilities for maintaining the residence are shared between you the and the landlord.

      If your tenancy agreement leaves particular plumbing, heating and drainage issues to be dealt with you (either outright or in the first instance), we can help bring quick resolutions to problems that may otherwise be put on the backburner.

      We understand that you may not be the landlord, nonetheless, we are happy to liaise with both them and insurance companies on your behalf. For us, it's all about ensuring you have the most comfortable space at all times.

      Tenants
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  • Some useful statistics
    • £100m

      £100 million is spent by UK water companies repairing blockages and clearing drains due to sewage.

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    • 130ton

      130 tonnes is the size of the largest “fatberg” (the equivalent of an iceberg, this is found in sewers and is made up of congealed fats, oils and grease) poured into drains.

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    • 93%

      93% of material that’s been found to be the root cause of blockages to sewage systems are wet wipes.

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  • Common Questions
    Why would my sewage drain be blocked?
    Why would my sewage drain be blocked?

    A majority of the times, especially with older properties, the roots of trees can tamper with your sewage system and prevent it from running smoothly. Tree roots tend to gravitate towards sewage lines due to humidity, manoeuvring their way into splits in pipes. When this happens, roots are actually being housed in an environment where they are being fed with nutrient-rich deposits and, in turn, grow causing blockages. This then becomes a horrible mix when toilet paper and other associated waste gets caught up in these roots and water is unable to travel through your main sewage drain line.

    Another key thing to note is that when paper towels, female sanitary products, facial wipes are flushed down your toilet, you heighten the chances of clogging your sewage. However, if these can be broken down well in advance, and your pipes have a wide enough diameter, it’s harder for these items to cause a blockage because they’d have to reaccumulate in their loose form to something quite sizeable.

    If you want to overcome and/or prevent the likelihood of this occurring, you should contact us for an examination of your system. Our plumbers can review and apply the necessary fixes with minor disruption to you premises.

    How can I identify if my sewage drain is blocked?
    How can I identify if my sewage drain is blocked?

    When you start hearing bizarre murmuring sounds from your toilet, or water begins rising out of your shower when either the dishwasher or washing machine is in operation, here are signs that your sewage lines are blocked.

    These constitute bad piping issues and are indicators of obstructions in your primary sewer channels. Beyond affecting your entire property, it can cause unwanted waste to back up out of your drains.

    To get these matters resolved right away, you can get one of our specialists at your premises to deal with this right away. We know that no one can cope with this for a lengthy period of time.

     

     

    What's causing the water stains on my walls?
    What's causing the water stains on my walls?

    When you happen to have water stains against your walls, the likelihood is that your property is subject to drainage issues. When they are high in nature and covering a large space, the root cause most probably is an overflowing gutter or water running off in close proximity to your building foundations.

    Should you happen to have a basement and the water line is at pretty much a consistent height, then it’s the consequence of a high water table in a majority of instances.

    If you realise this, get in touch with our drainage technicians today, so we can consult and get on-site to lessen the impact of this unwanted water throughout your space.

    How comes I have puddles outside my building?
    How comes I have puddles outside my building?

    Whether it’s your garden or yard space, the last thing you’ll desire is for water in these areas to run in the direction of your property.

    Should you happen to be facing a poor runoff, it is a signal that your drainage system is in a poor state and needs maintenance work or replacing. Our engineers can ensure you have an excellent flowing system in place with water streaming to sensible spaces where it can be deposited.

    Why are the walls of my property very wet?
    Why are the walls of my property very wet?

    If the exterior walls of your home or business property seem very wet, it could be the result of very closely fitted downpipes. If you don’t address this, it could lead to very serious problems down the line and have a bad impact on the inside areas of your living and working space.

    When you notice this, get one of our experts to visit your property and review the current damage. We can fit gutters which run away from your building, depositing water a decent distance away from the building. This will ensure that your foundations aren’t destroyed and water doesn’t run into your rooms.

    What's causing mud spatter and peeling paintwork on my building?
    What's causing mud spatter and peeling paintwork on my building?

    If your gutters struggle to deal with incoming rainwater, the likelihood is that they are blocked with debris. When this occurs brown stains, shredding paintwork and splurges of mud will appear on the exterior of your property.

    To solve these matters, your gutters need to be cleared. In aggravated scenarios, they may need to be repitched or replaced.

    Get in touch with us, if you are facing this issue. We’ll get all blockages removed and debris cleared from your gutters with our professionals who hold many years of experience in this field.

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