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Drain unblocking in Kent

Jimmy Bailey — Sat, 22 Feb 2014 17:00:05 +0000

One of the most common questions we get asked is what has caused the blockage in my drains?

As drains don’t block for no reason we normally find its down to misuse, by misuse we mean

Wipes
grease
nappies
sanitary towels
condoms
ear buds
cotton face wipes

Then there is the items that are sold in the supermarkets that actually say flushable! The problem is they are not bio degradable, and as they enter the drainage system they do not break up causing all sorts of problems.

Drainage specialist attending blocked drains in Kent, can have trouble clearing blockages caused by the items above, due to the fact that they bunch up into a long sausage in the pipe work making it very difficult to clear.

Then you get accidental damage blockages as listed below.

Root Ingress
Ground Movement
Accidental damage (fence post etc.)
Vehicle pressure (under a drive way)

We get many customers calling us with blocked drains in Kent, and on arrival to a property we always ask “do you have any idea what has caused the problem?”

99% of the time we are told “no idea!”, then on lifting the manhole we see it’s full of wipes or paper hand towels, it’s surprising how many blockages could be avoided if only sewage waste and toilet paper was flushed down the toilets in a property.

After a blockage is cleared is a good idea to have a drainage camera survey to check if there is any lasting damage to the drainage system.

Below you will see how bad a problem can get due to misuse, we were called by a customer who had blocked drains in Kent. On lifting the first manhole chamber the drains under pressure seem to explode all over the garden. The customer had been using baby wipes and had explained that the toilets had been flushing away slowly for a couple of days.

The customer also reported noticing rats at the property, this would have been caused by the sewage attracting the vermin in while the sewage was building up in the system. Once the blockage was cleared we carried out a treatment for rats and the customer has reported back that there has been no signs of rats since our last visit to the property

If you have blocked drains in Kent, call your local drainage specialist DT Facilities for a free no obligation quote

We also cover all the major towns around Kent, Canterbury,Maidstone,Faversham,Dover,Deal,Sittingbourne and all surrounding areas

Plumbers in Kent

Jimmy Bailey — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:25:31 +0000

Plumbers in kent

“reliable Plumbing & drainage service”

Why you might need plumbers in Kent Are you fed up of your drainage problem and the inconvenience it creates to either your home life or work environment? Has the unpleasant and stinky atmosphere created by it become too much to handle? Well, do not fear, for DT Facilities Kent is always ready to help you out when it comes to such off-putting drainage related issues. By the quick service we offer and the dedication towards providing a comprehensive solution to your drainage problem we proudly boast one of the best drainage repair and pipe work services in and around Kent. DT Facilities Kent is a highly skilled and experienced team of engineers and plumbers. We endeavor to first investigate and assess the status of the problem and then offer you a free quotation of the work required. After which we revamp your inactive drainage and pipe line to a 100% working condition. Our service includes drain lining and CCTV drain services for leaks, repairs, drain unblocking and homebuyer surveys. All at a cost effective price, we offer full drainage and plumbing services to match any other supply. Through years of experience and practical work within the industry we have discovered that most of the time, blockages in your pipelines and drainage system are due to low maintenance, subsidence ground movement or vehicle pressure, erosion by tree root, rats or old age etc. But without identifying the nature of blockade, it can be difficult to fix the problem and also stop reoccurrences. So, to find and confirm the underlining issues and specific reasons, we use highly advanced and sophisticated technology alongside our advanced techniques. Our Plumbers in Kent can carry out a CCTV drain survey first, which involves moving a small camera through your drains which checks for blockages, rats, failed pitch fiber and structural problems. During this procedure, we identify the damaged areas and source of the problem by observing the footage that is being captured by the camera in the pipelines. At the end of the survey you will receive a full report showing the layout of the system, issues and immediate concerns. Based on that survey report, we recommend you to rectify the problem with the most cost effective and efficient solution. We are renowned as industry experts in drain cleaning, unblocking and jetting. Whether it is excavating work or CCTV surveys we can supply a comprehensive service and give you the ultimate solution. We have all the necessary equipment needed for excavations, including mini diggers. In the case of tree roots breaching or blocking the drain, unlike outdated methods, we cut the roots from the pipe without the need for excavation, by using one of our high-powered mechanical tree root cutting machines. We also offer an extensive range non-dig repair services. We are able to fix both simple and complicated malfunctions. After diagnosing the issue and then depending upon the seriousness of the problem we can fix on site or use advanced lining techniques to repair and seal any cracks as to avoid the risk of failure or further loss of function. DT Facilities Kent is not just another option; it is the solution to your drainage and plumbing problems. We serve a wide range of customers and offer the best service for both commercial and domestic drainage problems across Kent. Our vast knowledge within the industry can also assist you in undergoing a complete assessment of your potential new home or property’s condition, so you can rest assured in full confidence all equipment is safe and in working order. We are an ISO certified company of British Standard through ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001, which makes us the reliable source for carrying out drainage repairs or replacement works. Our friendly expert team is available to assist you and provide the perfect solution. So if you are looking for a specialist who can fix your drainage problem permanently, then just pick up your phone and call us now! If you have blocked drains in Kent contact us for your free no obligation quote

Blocked Drains Kent Specialists

Jimmy Bailey — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 20:18:19 +0000

What to do if you have a blocked drain

With the amount of things we wash down our drains without a second thought, it is inevitable that the build-up will cause issues at some point down the line. In many cases, a drain cleaner purchased from a supermarket will suffice, but only for the short-term. Here, we will explore more about what to do if you have a blocked drain. There are various non-professional options that you can explore, from hiring equipment from a tool store to trying to use a plunger to move on whatever is causing a block. However, in the majority of cases, it’s easier and much more time-efficient to call in the professionals. Blocked Drains Kent – calling in the professionals There are many benefits that you do not even think about when choosing a professional to come and unblock your drains. Many times, people automatically rule out professional plumbers in Kent as they feel it will be too expensive, but here’s why this isn’t always the case: 1) Sink un-blockers cost about £5 per use and only temporally fix what is likely to be an on-going issue. If you use one bottle every two months that is £30 you’re spending on drain cleaning products. 2) Taking on the issue yourself will take up your time, more time than it would take a professional. This is time you could be doing other things with. 3) Taking on work by yourself could mean you cause damage to the drain, which may require professional drain repair or another service like drain cleaning. Why should you choose DT Facilities Kent? As leading Kent plumbers, DT Facilities is one of the leading blocked drains Kent specialists. A cost-effective company with over 15 years of experience in this industry, DT Facilities also offers a number of other services as well, which means they can be your home maintenance company in Kent.

Kents Low Cost Pest control Specialist

Jimmy Bailey — Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:23:03 +0000

Advise from your local pest controllers in Kent

Mice & Rat infestation As the wasps move out the rats and mice move in, the calls increase this time of year for rats and mice in lofts in garages gardens etc. When people call us the first thing they normally say is “we are co careful and very clean”. Nearly all houses we attend for rodent control are spotlessly clean and tidy. The customers always ask why my house ?. The same reply always is given, no reason really just found a way in and trying to nest as soon as they can. On arrival to a domestic property with a rodent problem we carry out a general survey of the house, sometimes including the garden and the loft. We sit down with the home owner or tenant and gather all the information we can regarding what’s been seen, what’s been heard. Where the noise is coming from, what time of day/night. Have any droppings been noticed anywhere. Has anything been damaged as rats or mice will chew bags up to nest or can start on the wiring for the home, in some cases we arrive and are told the alarm started randomly going off or lights have stopped working, when the loft area is checked costly damage is found to the cables running round the loft.

Rat droppings – a tell tale sign

The photo above was taken on a recent job in canterbury where droppings were found all over the loft, only when the client entered the loft to get down the Christmas decorations did they notice they had quite a bad problem. You can try to deal with an infestation yourself but as time is not on your side regarding the damage and considering they breed so fast we advise calling a professional pest control company to deal quickly and efficiently with the problem at hand. Very common now a days are bird tables or fish ponds, both are literally food and drink for rats & mice, we ask customers to stop feeding the birds at least for the time it takes to get the infestation cleared up, for the fish pond we advise a fine mesh is used to cover the water so there is no easy access to a constant water source. After all the preparation has been done and all the problem areas identified, a baiting process using rodenticide is used. Dependant on the circumstances on site the method used to present to bait can differ. If there are children, pets or elderly on site, we use lockable boxes that can also be anchored to the floor, a wall or fence if need be. Once the initial set up is completed we ask the customer to keep food of the sides etc in kitchens and if food has been previously taken (from fruit bowls etc) we ask these not be left out unless a sealed tin or jar is used. Sealed boxes are used in areas young children or pets have access to. Open trays are used in loft spaces or ceiling voids. Just recently we had one of our gas safe engineers carry out an annual gas safety certificate and boiler service for a letting agent we work for in Canterbury, and he was surprised to find mouse droppings actually in the boiler. As the engineer is also pest control trained he carried out a pest control treatment while on site. The 2nd visit A second visit is arrange with the customer to return to check the areas baited and 99%of the time the bait has been taken and the problem has been resolved, there is the odd occasion a 3rd visit is needed if there is a particularly bad infestation. The most common question we are asked is where do rats or mice get in the house, the answer is never easy but the drains are the most common place. At DT facilities we have trained drainage engineers that can also check your drains for damage by carrying out a cctv drain survey. Normally there is a fracture or break in the drains where rats gain access to the voids and cavity walls. We can carry drainage repairs to resolve this issue. So from rats & mice or wasp and squirrels, call your local pest control company for help Family Run Local Pest Control Kent Based Company

Boiler Service in Kent

Jimmy Bailey — Mon, 02 Dec 2013 16:05:46 +0000

Winter is coming, the nights are getting dark early and everyone is turning up the heating.

This is the time of year we start to get more and more calls for boiler break downs.

Boilers are not like cars as there is no legal obligation to have them MOT’d or serviced, but we do find a very high percentage of boiler break downs we go to are the ones that haven’t been serviced for years. A simple boiler service and the fitting of a magna cleanse type system will filter out the nasty sludge that builds up in the heating system.

Once this sludge reaches the boiler it can block parts inside the boiler like the heat exchanger which can be costly to repair. Sludge builds up in the heating system by means of corrosion to the inside of radiators. Flow around the system can become restricted or you will notice parts of the house not warming up or radiators only heating up to lukewarm and not getting to a good temperature to warm the intended area.

If you are suffering any of these symptoms we advise seeking professional advice from a qualified Gas safe heating engineer.

If a power flush of the system is advised it can take a couple or hours or up to a full day, some heating engineers will go around the radiators with a mechanical hammer like devise to be sure the sludge is given a little hand to move around the system. Chemicals are often used to pump round the system to cleanse all the adjoining pipe work back to the boiler.

A heating system with sludge build up through it can also cost you money in the long run, as most people will just continue to turn the heating up using more gas. If a new energy efficient boiler was in place with a magna cleanse and a recent power flush we’d estimate the cost per year in savings to be in the hundred’s.

So if your heating system is not working as it has in previous years or some radiators or rooms are not heating up like they should then it may be the case that you need a full cleaning of the system.

We strongly advise not to ignore the problem as it will only get worse and in the long run be much more costly.

Call us today for a power flush or to fit a new magna cleanse to your heating system for long term peace of mind that you’re heating will function correctly when the cold months kick in.

Boiler installer kent | Plumbers Kent

Jimmy Bailey — Sat, 12 Oct 2013 12:47:38 +0000

We were called to install a boiler in dartford by the kent loft company. The builder was converting the garage and completing a loft conversion. The property will be 5 bedrooms and 2 bathroom, the customer requested a Worcester Bosch 42cdi to cope with the hot water demand on arrival.

The customer also wanted her new combi boiler installed in the loft but after discussing with them about the time it would take to get hot water from the boiler to the tap would not be very cost efficient so they opted to install the boiler at middle level for even distribution. By installing the boiler at middle level this meant the flue would have to be vertical, so a new flue was run from the boiler through the new walk in cupboard and through the roof. The builder was completing a whole new tiled roof, so a weathering slate was left on the flue for the builder to tile around, and after the existing boiler was drained down a chemical flush via a manga cleanse was carried out.

While removing the old boiler the gas fitters found the gas pipe was not big enough for the new boiler so a new gas run was carried out from the meter to the boiler. The customer was an electrician so was going to earth bond the metre himself. The hot and cold pipe work was extended from the ground floor to connect to the new boiler along with the flow and returns as the existing boiler was below the new boiler the condensate pipe and safety discharge pipe was run-in a newly build stud wall to hide the view of them and terminated safely into the gutter. The gas was then tested for tightness and let by of the control valve as soon as the test was complete and passed. The boiler was then commissioned and all the appropriate tests was carried out on the flue. A gas analyser was added to the flue to print out a safety and energy report once the boiler was working correctly the benchmark book was filled out and left with the customer, gas safe and Worcester was notified for the warranty.