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London Drainage Facilities (LDF) details exactly who is responsible for repairing our drains and sewers. Who is responsible for repairing drains? Generally, as a rule of thumb a homeowner is responsible for the drains that fall within the boundaries of their property and in the event of something going wrong, they will be required to pay for the repairs needed. They are also in charge of deciding on a suitable and professional company to carry Read More…

London Drainage Facilities (LDF) were surprised to find out millions of homeowners in the South-East of England are being wooed to sign up for cheap drainage cover by Thames Water, only then to find out their policy gets ten times more expensive after the first year. LONDON, ENGLAND, JULY 2013 Thames Water has paired up with insurance firm HomeServe offering cover for drains, plumbing and some home emergencies. However, although it seems cheap at £11.88 Read More…

When the MET office issued a severe weather warning for Greater Manchester last week, most of the town’s residents paid little notice. There are many jokes about the amount of rainfall Manchester sees, but perhaps residents should have listened a little more carefully to the latest advice. Severe rain storms hit the city last Thursday with many parts hit by localised flooding. Stockport and Cheadle Hulme were the hardest hit, with a flood warning put Read More…

London Drainage Facilities explains the science behind sinkholes and why they are becoming more prevalent in the UK. In the past, massive sinkholes have been cropping up around the world in countries such as the USA and China. However, in recent years there has been a dramatic increase in the number of sinkholes appearing at home in the UK. Sinkholes often arise as a result of natural processes but it has been warned that the Read More…

As part of the city-wide ‘Open House London’ celebrations, Thames Water is opening some of their more elaborate hidden gems to the general public. Places on tours can be booked now with the weekend the 22/23 September earmarked as the weekend the facilities will be open. Some of the sights which you could behold include: Beckton Treatment works – the largest sewage treatment works in Britain, Beckton houses its own desalination plant and is the Read More…

From the 1st of October 2011 the ownership of drains and sewers in England and Wales will change. Some homeowners will see little difference in terms of who owns the drain, but for others it could mean that a significant portion of the drainage within their property boundary is now the responsibility of the water or sewerage company. Drain changes for terraces Terraced properties usually share a drain which passes under the boundary of a Read More…

The changes to the ownership of drains and sewers which takes place on the 1st of October 2011 has left many people confused. It’s not too difficult to understand how the changes will affect you however, and this can be made simpler still if you know what type of property you live in. Drain changes for flats If you live in a flat or an apartment, the drains in your building will be shared by Read More…

Drain surveys are a regular and essential procedure for both commercial and residential properties. Using state of the art CCTV cameras, drainage professionals will locate the full details and potential cause of any blockages and assess any structural defects or damage. They are also able to map the full layout of the drain in question – this can be especially important in relation to upcoming building projects. Drain surveys are also incredibly useful to prospective Read More…

Ever wondered who needs to foot the bill for your drain maintenance or repairs? LDF provide you with everything you need to know about drain responsibility and legislation here. “It’s a question we’re often asked here at London Drainage Facilities”, says LDF’s Managing Director Danny Fuller. “We thought we’d outline who exactly is responsible for maintaining and fixing your private drainage systems and sewers.” Most of you will already be aware of the difference between Read More…

The drainage that leaves your property can have different names depending where in the drainage system the pipes sit. Some people occasionally get these terms confused and use them interchangeably – so we are here to explain the difference between a drain, lateral drain and a sewer in simple terms. Drain ownership responsibility changed on the 1st October 2012. Here are a few of the common terms used with explanations: What is a drain? A Read More…