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Blocked drains: causes and prevention

Posted on October 24, 2019

Blocked drains can be a nuisance, but if caught and dealt with early on they are relatively easy to fix and you might be able to avoid more serious leaks, overflows or electrical damage which can sometimes occur. If you’d prefer to call the experts in, our specialist drainage engineers are here to help. There […]

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CDM Regulations explained

Posted on October 14, 2019

CDM are the main set of regulations for managing the health, safety and welfare of construction projects. If you work in construction, we hope this summary of the CDM regulations will give you a good introduction to what you need to do. Start safe and stay safe Overseen by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), […]

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Stop Penetrating Damp

Posted on October 4, 2019

There are three main causes of damp: rising damp, condensation and penetrating damp. We will be focusing on Penetrating damp in this post. We will explain what could be causing your penetrating damp, from cracks in a wall to leaking gutters, and how to deal with them. Before you can fix the penetrating damp issue, […]

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Winter Ready Drains. Special Offer

Posted on September 30, 2019

The leaves are starting to fall and winter is approaching fast… act now with our winter ready drains special offer to keep your drains clear for another season! During the cold and windy autumn months drains can build up a load of muck and dead leaves that collect in your drainage pipes. You might be […]

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Hot Weather Drain Maintenance

Posted on August 28, 2019

For many people the last thing they think about during this hot weather is undertaking drain maintenance however this late summer dry period is the ideal time to have drain repairs and other drainage maintenance work carried out. As having the work done at this time of year can be carried out quicker due to […]

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Proactive Property Maintenance

Posted on July 30, 2019

In building maintenance you often encounter difficult situations. There may have been times when you were forced to cut off the water supply for long periods, or order maintenance for recently painted windows. Choose a proactive property maintenance strategy and prevent these issues, reduce costs and improve your services. Here are some simple steps to […]

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Advantages & Disadvantages of Reactive Property Maintenance

Posted on July 22, 2019

    Reactive Property Maintenance Before we start start talking about the advantages & disadvantages of reactive property maintenance what is reactive maintenance? Reactive maintenance is the process of reacting to failed, ineffective or damaged equipment or property aspect such as fire doors or gutters. It focuses on restoring the property and equipment to its […]

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Summer Plumbing Problems

Posted on July 17, 2019

With Great Britain basking in beautiful sunshine, it is inevitable all of the associated entertaining, outdoor fun, and gardening we will be doing at home puts increased demand on our water systems and could cause Summer Plumbing Problems. To ensure you’re prepared, and ready to spot potential summer plumbing problems that may occur, we recommend […]

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DIY Unblocking drains

Posted on July 4, 2019

Calling out a drainage contractor can be expensive these days, so here’s a handy guide to help you DIY unblocking drains. Before you start Remember that pipes below ground are laid in straight lines for as much of their route as possible. Where a change of direction is needed, the bend should be less than […]

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Maintaining Fire Doors: What You Need To Know

Posted on June 15, 2019

Maintaining your fire doors is fairly straightforward, although it’s important that you have a plan in place when it comes to checking them over. That way you can be sure your fire resistant doors will give you maximum protection at all times. We’ve put together a guide to help you with the ongoing maintenance of […]

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