Flooding Tips

Strong storms and high winds often cause flooding, even in areas that are not prone to such an event. With the extreme weather conditions that we are facing today previously unflooded areas can receive a months worth of rainfall in one day. As a result everybody should be prepared for anything, particularly flooding. Whilst these [...]

Prevent Blockages

Blocked drains can be one of the worst type of household emergencies. As with most emergencies they happen without any warning. The worst aspect of a drains problem however is that it can cause unpleasant odours, result in flooding of your home and loss of electrics. If you are a business that is impacted the [...]

Water Jetting

Water Jetting involves the use of very high pressure water jets to clear obstructions in household drainage systems or local authority sewer systems. Water Jetting use high pressure water jets to clear blocked drains without the need for any abrasive or corrosive chemicals that can damage the environment. Although it uses ordinary water, water jetting [...]

Drainage Installation

The following article outlines the requirements for effective drainage fields and drainage mounds Suitable soils for a soakaway are ones that are well drained such as well aerated subsoils which are usually brown, yellow or reddish in colour. Examples of subsoils with good percolation characteristics are sand, gravel, chalk, sandy loam and clay loam. It [...]

Waste Water

This article summarises the approach to be adopted for Waste Water Treatment. In the UK disposal of sewerage where no mains drainage is available is covered under the Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPG) 4 and it is important that this is followed both for the effective implementation of a system and for the most hygienic installation. [...]

Drain CCTV Survey

CCTV drains surveys involve passing a small cctv camera through your drains system to identify any issues which are hidden from sight above ground. CCTV surveys of drains, pipes, and sewers provide an accurate, visual and cost effective way to detect any drains problems, see the source of the problem and help to establish the [...]

Soakaway

The following Septic Tanks and Soakaway guidance notes may be helpful to you should you have a problem with your soakaway. Sometimes it is possible for a householder to solve the problems themselves although on occassion the problems are deep seated and need the assistance of trained drains engineers. If you have a problem that [...]

Pitch Fibre

Pitch fibre pipes were first laid in the 1950’s as a cheap alternative to clay pipes and over the last few years have been the cause of many blockages. This is generally due to the fact that they were designed and installed in the same way as clay and concrete pipes. It became apparent that [...]

Dynarod

Dynarod ( more commonly known as Dynorod) is the Premier home repair service within the UK offering trusted and highly professional assistance with problem drains, plumbing and home security. Dynarod has mobile operatives available across the UK to rapidly assist homeowners when they have a home problem. Mobile locksmithsprovide a cost-effective 24-hour response for home [...]