If you’ve had any issues with your drains, you might have been told that drain relining is an option. But what is this, seemingly magic, service and how do you know whether it’s right for you? This month at Power Rod, we’ll give you an honest look at the reasons why drain relining is often needed, what the benefits of it are and how it’s carried out when you do need it.   What is drain relining exactly? Drain relining is the process of threading a new lining into your drain. Usually made from a special resin that can be forced…

Are you finding that your drains are draining away slowly? Or are they not draining at all? It can be a baffling position to find yourself in, whether it’s one drain inside the house or the drainage system outside causing slower drainage for the whole property. Luckily, at Power Rod, we provide CCTV drain surveys to quickly get to the bottom of any drainage issues. This means you can restore order to your home faster without worrying once we diagnose the problem and recommend the right action to take. However, if you’re curious about the common causes of sinks and toilets…

When admiring the beauty of nature, we often forget that trees, hedges and plants all need firm roots in the ground to stabilise and gather water. This is what helps them grow, but it can wreak havoc with domestic drains and commercial drains alike. Once roots reach your drains, they are powerful enough to, over a period of time, work their way into the drain or make even the smallest cracks much worse. This causes blockages which usually seem to be a mystery until a CCTV survey is carried out for your drains. This month, we’ll talk you through why this…

Has your drain outside become blocked or clogged? You’ve probably noticed a bad smell coming from the drains or you may have even witnessed them overflowing – especially when it’s been raining. It’s easy to overlook your drains outside if you run a tight ship indoors, but outside drains need your attention in order to keep the whole system running properly. Don’t worry, because this month we’ll talk you through the steps you need to take to both diagnose the drain and unblock it, as well as a few tips on how to prevent them from becoming blocked in the first…

Winter is just around the corner, and while that often means the start of the festive season, it also can mean a raft of common drain problems caused by wintery conditions. The last thing you need at this time of year when it’s colder and darker is an issue with your drains which can cause a backup in your house or create unpleasant smells. This month, to help you stay ahead of these issues, we’ll outline some of the most common drain problems we find in winter and tell you how you can help to combat them.   Debris Autumn has…

From time to time, we all lose things down the drain by accident. Whether it’s a ring that has slipped off during the washing up or a pair of keys accidentally knocked into the toilet bowl, these things happen. But over the years there have been incredible stories of things which have been dredged from drains which you would never expect to find. This month, we’ve compiled some of the unusual things found in drains – hopefully serving as a warning not to flush anything down your drains which doesn’t belong there. A Mini Yes, you read that correctly. Half a…