Drain blockages in your home isn’t something that should be ignored. Even if it seems like a minor problem such as a slow draining sink. A blocked drain will rarely fix themself and could lead to several negative consequences if not dealt with promptly. Not only will ignoring the problem commonly lead to a more …
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Nobody want’s to be in the position of dealing with a blocked drain. Not only can it cause major disruption to your day-to-day life, if the issue is severe, it can also put a rather big dent in your wallet. Worst of all is learning that the blockage could have been avoided. In fact, the …
CCTV drain surveys are useful to establish the condition of your drains and uncover any potential problems. For example, if you’re purchasing a new home, we’d highly recommend a pre-purchase drain survey, so you have peace of mind that the drainage system of the property is working as intended, or to give you an opportunity …
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Nesting season typically takes place each year between February and August. While most birds happily make their homes in trees or shrubs, due to the loss of natural nesting sites, they will also be quite happy making their nest in your roof or guttering too! While not always easy to spot from ground-level. If you’ve …
Here at Flo-Well educating our customers on how best to look after their drainage systems is one of our top priorities. While we strive to explain things in the simplest terms possible, it can sometimes feel like your drainage technician is speaking an entirely different language, which is why we’ve put together this handy blog …
Leaking or overflowing gutters can potentially cause serious water damage to your property resulting in a costly repair. Regular maintenance, inspection and cleaning of your guttering will help keep your guttering in perfect condition and help keep costly repairs to a minimum.Here we will cover four key benefits from keeping your gutters clear and free …
When things are running smoothly it can be easy to overlook routine pump maintenance. However, if you want to ensure that your pump—whether it be a basement pump, or sewage treatment plant pump—remains reliable and doesn’t fail, it’s important that you invest in preventative maintenance and regular servicing to ensure your pump functions as intended, …
Rats in your house or business can present a major problem, and if your drainage system has been damaged or improperly installed, it can provide rats with an easy entry point into your home or commercial premises. It only takes a small hole or crack in your drainage system for a rat to squeeze through. …
Buying a new home is one of the most expensive purchases many of us will make in our lifetimes. Whilst you have no doubt set aside funds for your conveyancing fees, homebuyers survey, and mortgage fees, many homebuyers neglect to include a budget for a comprehensive CCTV drain survey. You may think that your RICS …
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If you discover that your drain has collapsed, it is vital that you seek the advice of a professional London drainage company such as Flo-Well. A collapsed drain is a serious problem that needs to be dealt with as quickly as possible, the problem will only get worse over time and the costs to repair …
Dealing with a drainage problem is not only a huge headache, but it can also be a major unexpected expense that you likely haven’t budgeted for, so it’s important to know whether or not your home insurance policy covers you for drainage repairs. Are you responsible for the repair? The first thing you’ll want to …
A common question we receive from our domestic drainage customers is “who is responsible for unblocking a drain?” The reason it’s important to know the answer to this question is because if it’s your responsibility, then you have to front any drain unblocking or repair costs. If the responsibility lies with your local water authority …