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Disrupted ditch work outside home
There’s a ditch across the way from my home and someone used to come by and clear it out every so often. But suddenly it’s no longer happening. Do you know why this might be? Is it to do with council? Might it have something to do with covid and the disruption its caused to operations, etc.? What other reason might it be?
Alkali or acid based chemicals for drain clearing?
Do alkalis like caustic soda or acids work best to unblock drains?
Surface water drain vs soakaway
We live next to a river and are wondering whether rainwater is better going into a surface water drain or a soakaway?
Is discount offered for bulk waterproofing jobs?
Is it easy to find contractors/companies offering bulk deals with discounts for lots of waterproofing jobs around my house at once?
DIY drain unblocking
Is there any harm in hiring rods and unblocking a drain myself?
Rodent barriers and drainage
Does using rodent barriers affect water drainage at all?
Cost of unblocking pipes
I live in Manchester and would like to know what quote I can expect to receive to have several pipes unblocked for my house? What might the labour and supply costs come to?
Damaged box gutter trim
What to do if the box gutter trim has been damaged?
Lateral drain info
Could you tell me what a lateral drain is exactly?
Gutter slope installation
Why does a gutter need to be installed with a slope? What would happen if it wasn’t? What exactly is the angle/level of this slope in most cases? Are there different types of slopes with different pros and cons?
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