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When Should a Septic Tank Be Emptied ?

If you are asking when should septic tank emptied, the honest answer is usually before it starts giving you trouble – not after. Waiting for bad smells, slow drains or sewage backing up into the property is the expensive way to manage a septic system. A septic tank should be

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Maintenance Tips

Septic Tank Cleaning Cost: What to Expect

If you are pricing up septic tank maintenance after a bad smell, a slow-draining toilet or an overflow, you are already late to the job. Septic tank cleaning cost is usually far lower than the cost of dealing with a blocked outlet, contaminated ground, emergency call-outs or damage to the

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Rats in pipes
Maintenance Tips

How Rats Get Into Drains

A rat in the drainage system rarely announces itself politely. More often, the first clue is a foul smell near a gully, scratching behind a wall, or a toilet that suddenly starts bubbling for no obvious reason. If you are wondering how rats get into drains, the short answer is

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Maintenance Tips

How Does Drain Jetting Work in Practice?

A sink that empties slowly is annoying. A foul smell from a gully, backed-up toilets or a blocked commercial drain during trading hours is a different problem altogether. If you are asking how does drain jetting work, you are usually past the point of wanting a temporary fix – you

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Maintenance Tips

Smoke Test Drain Leaks Explained

A bad drain smell that keeps coming back is rarely random. If traps are full, surfaces are clean and the odour still finds its way into bathrooms, kitchens, corridors or plant rooms, a smoke test investigation for drain leaks is often the fastest way to stop guessing and find the

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Maintenance Tips

Understanding Drain CCTV Surveys: What to Expect

CCTV drain surveys are an essential diagnostic tool in modern drainage maintenance, allowing for accurate assessment of underground drainage systems without the need for disruptive excavation. This blog post explains what CCTV drain surveys involve, when they’re necessary, and what to expect if you book one for your property. What

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These are a list of things people should do when an emergency blockage happens in their property
Emergency Response

How to Deal with Emergency Drain Blockages

Drain emergencies can happen at any time and can quickly escalate from minor inconveniences to major property damage. Knowing how to respond when a drain emergency occurs can help minimize damage while waiting for professional assistance. This guide outlines the immediate steps you should take when facing different types of

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