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  • Hot tub services

    If Having a concrete base for a hot tub what services need to be in place for the hot tub eventually

    Asked by Rose on 11th May 2021
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    Cost to change surface water drainage system

    Roughly how much does it cost to create a soakaway for surface water, including any necessary work to change the existing drainage from channelling it into the main drain?

    Asked by Pete on 8th Mar 2023
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    Who is responsible for outdoor drain blockage?

    If there’s an outdoor drain blockage, who would be responsible for this?

    Asked by Robert on 30th Nov 2020
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    Is rainwater better going into our drain or a soakaway?

    Does a drain or a soakaway tend to be better at getting rid of rainwater? We've had increasingly heavy rain showers and I'm wondering what we can do to future-proof our home.

    Asked by Greg on 10th Nov 2022
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    Can I paint concrete gutters?

    How can I improve the aesthetics of my concrete gutters? Should I paint them? What else could I do?

    Asked by Elly on 7th Jul 2021
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    Smell in rental property

    I moved into a Grade II listed rental in March and soon noticed an odour on the staircase/landing near the bathroom, like dirty public toilets. The agent and maintenance said they couldn’t smell it, but told me to report back if I found the source. I explained: no blocked or overflowing drains outside, no external drain smell, the odour is isolated to the landing, worse in rain or wind, and not solved by keeping plugs in bath/sink. I also noted I can’t see an external soil/stink pipe, which may be relevant. I’ve tried a HEPA purifier, air fresheners (make it worse), charcoal bags, and odour sprays, with no success. My concern is that sewage gases are escaping into the loft or house. Am I overlooking something, or being dismissed by the agent?

    Asked by Lisa Marie on 8th Sep 2025
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    Does hydro jetting remove roots?

    Will drain jetting remove tree roots that are causing a blockage?

    Asked by Bill on 18th May 2023
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    Is it possible to repair a drain?

    Is it possible to have a drain repaired without the need for excavation and a replacement installation?’

    Asked by jonathan on 1st Feb 2022
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    10 meter Linear drain & soakaway

    We have block paving on our driveway. Water is pooling next to the house. We need to put in a drainage system to take rainwater down the drive and away. How much is an approx 10 meter linear drain sytem with soakaway in drive inc removal and relaying of block paving please?

    Asked by Sandy on 8th Mar 2024
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    Sealing external rainwater pipes

    Do external rainwater pipe joints require sealing? And if so, why?

    Asked by Simon on 9th Aug 2021
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