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Gutters perform a very important job for your home - they channel water safely into drains and prevent it from damaging the foundations of your property. Without gutters, your roof would direct water down to the sidings and foundations of your house - over time, that can cause serious damage.

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You're in a rush - you're already late for work, and yet something seems "off" as you leave the house. There's a smell in the air. . . ah, it could be a blocked drain.

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A blocked drain is a frustrating inconvenience for any homeowner. However, if you notice that your drains are blocked, the worst thing you can do is attempt to remove the blockage yourself without the necessary training and equipment.

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A professional boiler installer will survey your home and ask you questions about your hot water needs, such as if you may need to use hot water from two sources at the same time (e. g. someone using the shower while hot water is required when washing the dishes in the kitchen), or whether you use a pumped power shower.

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Finding a plumber in can be difficult. You are limited to the plumbing services in your area, as few plumbing companies will travel outside their own locale.

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Hiring a plumber can be a stressful experience for many people. Quite often, we only look for a plumber when there's an emergency.

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In theory, the steps involved in unblocking a drain when you know what the problem is. . . is quite straight forward. In practice, a lot can go wrong.

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I've been in the plumbing trade for nearly 20 years, and I can tell you that without a doubt that my most difficult customers are ones who've attempted their own plumbing repairs, and simply lack the skills to properly complete the job. So why is this more problematic than a regular plumbing job? Well, there's a number of possible problems that emerge from these jobs! A battle of the plumbersAborted plumbing jobs by the household owner often feels like a defeat to them.

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If you're looking for ways to cut back on unnecessary expense, then starting with your property and its foundations will help to save you money. A lot of plumbers get called out to properties that have clogged drains, blocked toilets or even a slow supply to water.

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Common Plumbing ProblemsIt may often seem that plumbing problems happen at the worst time, you can almost guarantee that a cracked pipe or unlit boiler on a freezing cold winters' night. These tend to be the times when we put the most pressure on the appliances and therefore when they're being worked to breaking point.

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It certainly pays to hire a certified plumber, for many reasons. Let's say that you need a repair made, and you decide to hire a handyman.

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Any property can suddenly be impacted by a drain blockage. Blocked drains can cause serious issues throughout your property. They can make your bathroom unusable, which is the last thing that any of us want to deal with.

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By now, you have probably heard about the latest project of London, The Thames Tideway Tunnel; but the question everyone is asking is what exactly is it? Well you're in luck as that is what we will be discussing here. The Thames Tideway Tunnel is the solution that Bazalgette Tunnel Ltd came up with to overcome the excess overflows that the current London sewerage system has. The proposed design of the tunnel is that it will be 25 km long and 65 meters deep; it will run from Acton Storm Tanks, under the tidal section of the Thames, through central London and make its way to the Abbey Mills pumping station.

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If you live in a flood risk area, then you must take necessary steps to ensure little-to-no damages occur; these damages can range from health threats to property damage and in some cases even death. Below are some things you can do to minimize these risks. Buy Flood Insurance.

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Culverts have been in existence since ancient times, used by the Romans for their aqueducts and Egyptians to channel water from the Nile river. Culverts are used by a lot of businesses and residences if they have some water issues and they're used by cities within their drainage systems to minimize the risk of floods.

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In today's age, CCTV technology is something we take advantage of. Over 90% of the world employ the use of this technology in their homes, streets and businesses, this has become something we have accepted.

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Most modern-day drainage systems have been inspired or influenced by the complex system that Ancient Romans used to use. Romans had "latrines"composed of a wooden board with holes cut out to act as a toilet seat; below these "latrines"was a giant trench with water that, when flushed, ran to a central channel to the main sewers; these then discharged to a nearby river or stream. It is presumed that between 800 and 750 BC, the first ever sewers of ancient Rome were built.