The first thing you should do is immediately suspend introducing new water and waste materials into the drain. This means stop flushing your toilet, stop running water, and cease any activities that involve your outgoing waste water pipes until you have identified whether you have a blockage. It is then advisable to contact a drainage specialist to identify if the drain is public property or private.
In the event of the former, your local authority have a legal obligation to correct the problem for you. The responsibility for drain repair will depend on whether the drain is public or private. Those who are tenants will need to consult their tenancy agreement to identify whether or not their landlord is liable for the repairs.
Regular maintenance is the best solution. This is typically a yearly clean and review of your drains by a professional to insure any small issues don't build up and become a larger problem. You can also make sure that you don't introduce large objects into your drains as they can easily become stuck.
In the event of the former, your local authority have a legal obligation to correct the problem for you. The responsibility for drain repair will depend on whether the drain is public or private. Those who are tenants will need to consult their tenancy agreement to identify whether or not their landlord is liable for the repairs.
Regular maintenance is the best solution. This is typically a yearly clean and review of your drains by a professional to insure any small issues don't build up and become a larger problem. You can also make sure that you don't introduce large objects into your drains as they can easily become stuck.
Services
If you are the homeowner, then it is up to you to make sure that the drains within your property boundary are looked after. If you have a tenancy agreement with your local authority or a Landlord then you should speak with them. It is important to note that drains serving just your property are your responsibility.
Specialised CCTV equipment is sent into the drain to provide a live feed back to the drainage specialist, whereby they are able asses in real-time the state of the drain, and accurately judge any required actions needed to bring the drains back up to full working order. We have seen the issues before working on your drains so know the correct course of action to take.
DHC provide a full emergency call out service in Manchester and the surrounding areas. You can get urgent drain assistance now by calling 07753 259 174 and we can be at most addresses in under 15 minutes. Blocked drains have a few tell-tale signs from when the blockage starts to it getting progressively worse.
The drains that service your property solely are your responsibility to maintain and repair. If you suspect there are issues with your drains, i.e. unpleasant smells, slow draining and or strange noises during draining then we can help in identifying and rectifying the issues. Sometimes it can be difficult to know who is responsible for your drains.
Drain jetting uses specialised equipment and water at high pressures to clear and clean drains. The high pressure also means that it can be used for cutting roots that have invaded the drain. An effective alternative to chemical methods for removing contaminants on the inside of the drainage pipe such as grease, oils and fats which are the primary culprits for starting a blockage.
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Anne Lambert
Jan 15, 2022
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Sana Khan
Sep 16, 2021
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Chris Hamer
Aug 09, 2021
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Diana Barnes Redmerlin
Apr 24, 2021
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The problem? A Victorian drainage system that entailed excavation work and rerouting. This entailed tracing the old pipework and rerouting all drainage from the house and outhouses.
Ray gave us accurate description of the work this entailed during his initial visit to assess the problem. He was direct and honest in his assessment. He, Dan and Niall arrived promptly at the agreed time and set to work in an organised and professional manner. This gave us time to alert neighbours that the work would close rear access to their houses.
The first day's work was completed on time and the access was
Ray gave us accurate description of the work this entailed during his initial visit to assess the problem. He was direct and honest in his assessment. He, Dan and Niall arrived promptly at the agreed time and set to work in an organised and professional manner. This gave us time to alert neighbours that the work would close rear access to their houses.
The first day's work was completed on time and the access was
Lesley Jenkins
Apr 17, 2021
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Oliver Tootill
Feb 18, 2021
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Denise De-Gier
Jan 24, 2021
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First class service from Ray and his team from coming out to quote to completing the job. So professional, friendly and left the garden tidier than they found it! We had a whole new drainage system put in and was project managed within an inch of it's life, everything ran like clockwork and was complete almost to the exact minute Ray estimated. We couldn't sing their praises enough and would recommend them 100%. It was brilliant seeing them carry out what they know best. Thanks very much Ray and the team. Denise & Mike (Levenshulme) :)
