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Straight-talking drainage advice.

Practical guides from real engineers. What to try, what to avoid, when to call in a professional.

DIY Advice 8 min

How to unblock a drain — the honest, step-by-step guide

What actually works, what makes it worse, and when to stop trying and call a professional.

Diagnostics 7 min

Signs of a collapsed drain — and what to do about it

How to spot a collapsed drain before it becomes an emergency, and the repair options that follow.

Diagnostics 6 min

Tree roots in your drains — the problem, the solution, the tree

Why roots find your drains, how much damage they cause, and how to stop them without removing every tree in the garden.

Prevention 5 min

Preventing blocked drains — five habits that make a real difference

Practical, honest advice on stopping blockages before they start — no gimmicks or magic products.

Homebuyer 6 min

Homebuyer drain surveys — do you actually need one?

What a pre-purchase drainage survey covers, what it costs, and when it saves you thousands.

Diagnostics 7 min

CCTV drain surveys — what they are and how to read one

Understand the video, the report, and the terminology so you can make good repair decisions.

Prevention 5 min

Seasonal drainage — the year in blocked drains

Which drainage problems happen in which season, and how to get ahead of them.

Commercial 6 min

Commercial kitchen FOG management — a survival guide

Environmental health, grease traps and staying operational through service.

Costs & Insurance 9 min

Are drain repairs covered by buildings insurance? A claims guide

Accidental damage is usually covered. Wear and tear almost never is. Here's how to tell which one you've got — and how to prove it.

DIY Advice 9 min

How to unblock a kitchen sink — every method, in the right order

Fat, food and soap scum cause almost every kitchen sink blockage. Here's how to clear one properly without wrecking your pipework.

DIY Advice 7 min

How to unblock a toilet without flooding the bathroom

The first flush is the mistake everyone makes. Here's the correct order, from stopping the overflow to clearing the pan.

DIY Advice 8 min

How to unblock an outside drain — and when to stop

An overflowing gully or manhole means the underground drain is blocked. Here's what you can safely do yourself.

DIY Advice 7 min

How to unblock a shower drain — hair, scum and the stuff underneath

Nearly every slow shower is a hair-and-soap plug sitting inches below the grille. Here's how to get it out properly.

DIY Advice 7 min

How to unblock a bath — including baths with no plughole access

Baths block differently to showers because of the overflow. Here's the method that actually clears them.

DIY Advice 8 min

How to clear a blocked manhole — safely, and when not to try

A full or overflowing chamber tells you a lot about where the blockage is. Here's how to read it — and the safety rules that matter.

DIY Advice 7 min

How to use drain rods properly — the technique most people get wrong

Drain rods cost £25 and clear most external blockages. Used badly, they lose the head down your drain. Here's the right way.

Diagnostics 8 min

Why does my drain smell — and how to get rid of it for good

Drain smells almost always have one of six causes. Work through them in order and you'll find yours.

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