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Drainage advice & guides
Clear, jargon-free guides on CCTV drain surveys, drain ownership, pre-purchase inspections and the common drainage problems we see across Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Drainage Guide
Who Is Responsible for Your Drains — You or Yorkshire Water?
The 2011 private-sewer transfer changed who owns what. Here is how to tell which drains are your responsibility and which belong to Yorkshire Water.
6 min read
Home Buyers
Do You Need a Drain Survey Before Buying a House?
A standard structural survey stops at ground level. Here is why a pre-purchase drain survey is often the smartest few hundred pounds a buyer can spend.
7 min read
Drainage Guide
7 Signs You Need a CCTV Drain Survey
Recurring blockages, gurgling toilets, bad smells, slow drainage — the warning signs that something underground needs investigating.
5 min read
Drainage Guide
How Does a CCTV Drain Survey Work? A Step-by-Step Guide
From the first access point to the written report — exactly what happens during a professional CCTV drain survey.
6 min read
Drainage Problems
What Causes Tree Root Ingress in Drains (and How to Spot It)
Tree roots are one of the most common causes of drain failure in older Yorkshire properties. Here is how they get in and what to do.
5 min read
Local Guide
Common Drainage Problems in Leeds Victorian Terraces
Back-to-backs, shared combined drains and 120-year-old clay pipes — the drainage quirks specific to Leeds terraced housing.
6 min read
Drainage Guide
What Does a Drain Survey Report Include?
Timestamped footage, a written condition assessment, defect locations and clear recommendations — what you actually receive.
5 min read
Drainage Guide
Does Home Insurance Cover Drain Surveys and Repairs?
When buildings insurance pays out for drainage problems, when it does not, and how a survey report supports a claim.
6 min read
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