Blocked Drains Causing Havoc Across The Nation

Residents across the UK are calling on local councils to take action after blocked drains cause widespread flooding.

Pee, poo and paper are the only acceptable things to flush down your loo, yet there is a lack of information about the damage that flushing wet wipes can cause.

The worrying number of rat and other rodent sightings throughout London and especially Tower Hamlets which, at 30,000, has the most reported rodent sightings. Rat complaints are running at over 16 per day in East London borough.

Blocked drains and gullies cause flooding and damage. One council has decided to combat the problem at source.

The scourge of large fatbergs including the 50 metre monster recently found under the streets in London’s Soho; how they are formed and why they are preventable. Another huge fatberg in the capital highlights careless disposal habits Thames Water sewage workers have once again had to work hard under London’s streets to clear a huge fatberg – a congealed mass made up of fat, oil and grease (FOG) bound together with assorted debris including discarded Read More…

Why You Should Always Call In The Experts Take action now before the weather turns colder and wetter will prevent any flooding in your home. More and more of us are regularly spending time in our basements. No longer just a forgotten storage space, basements are being used as hobby areas, additional living spaces, home gyms – the possibilities are endless! Whatever purpose your basement is serving though, it’s important to remember that it’s a Read More…

Innovative Garden Solution Tackles Effects of Climate Change Weather patterns are shifting and our city’s infrastructure is struggling to cope. Are rain gardens the answer? Life in 21st century London is different in countless ways to that experienced by previous generations. Technology has made what was science fiction in the 1960s part of everyday life today, the skyline has evolved into a dramatic combination of futuristic glass and historic buildings that have stood unchanged for Read More…

Because of its practical role, drainage might not seem synonymous with style or the aesthetics of a building or room.

Torrential rain leads to blocked drains and flooding in Newham. The London drainage network was unable to cope with recent torrential downpours, causing headaches for residents, businesses and commuters. British summertime is here, but rather than warm, sunny days, June has thus far been marked by grey skies and torrential rain.

Selfish Act Leads to Weeks of Disruption A rogue builder has caused thousands of pounds worth of damage and weeks of inconvenience to Londoners by dumping ten metres of concrete into a sewer.