CCTV Drain Surveys Explained: When and Why You Need One
Technical Guides 12 May 2026
CCTV Drain Surveys Explained: When and Why You Need One

How a CCTV drain survey works, six scenarios when to commission one, and how to read a WRc-graded report for…

Drain Relining (CIPP): The Trenchless Repair Method Explained
Technical Guides 11 May 2026
Drain Relining (CIPP): The Trenchless Repair Method Explained

How CIPP drain relining works, when it is suitable, how it compares to excavation, and what to expect on lifespan…

Understanding Drainage Gradients and Why Drains Need Re-Laying
Technical Guides 10 May 2026
Understanding Drainage Gradients and Why Drains Need Re-Laying

What drainage gradient means, Building Regulations Part H requirements, and why London ground movement causes drains to belly over time.

How Soakaways Work and When You Need One
Technical Guides 09 May 2026
How Soakaways Work and When You Need One

What a soakaway is, how percolation testing sizes it, when Part H3 requires one, and how to recognise a soakaway…

Combined vs Separate Drainage Systems in London
Technical Guides 08 May 2026
Combined vs Separate Drainage Systems in London

How Bazalgette's combined system works, why most of central London still uses it, and what the Tideway Tunnel changes for…

Tree Root Damage to Drains: Identification & Treatment
Technical Guides 06 May 2026
Tree Root Damage to Drains: Identification & Treatment

How tree roots invade London drains, the worst North London species, CCTV diagnosis, and modern treatment options from cutting to…

Septic Tank Maintenance for UK Properties: Full Guide
Technical Guides 05 May 2026
Septic Tank Maintenance for UK Properties: Full Guide

How UK septic tanks work, General Binding Rules 2020 compliance, emptying frequency, warning signs and repair vs replace decisions explained.