Category: Drainage
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Where to put drainage in your garden
Good drainage is essential in any garden if plants are going to thrive. If you regularly spot surface puddling after rain, or waterlogged areas of soil or lawn it’s a sign you need to look into what’s going on and correct any potential problems before they escalate. Surface puddling could simply be caused by compacted…
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8 things to check when buying a house with a septic tank
Buying a house with a septic tank might seem like a infrequent concern, but if you’re looking to live in the countryside, it might become a very real possibility. Properties without mains drainage typically rely on a septic tank to deal with sewage and wastewater, although some may have an open cesspit. Between 300,000 and…
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With rising flood risks could this £2.65bn plan save your property?
A record £2.65 billion will be spent on strengthening the UK’s flood defences, aiming to protect over 66,000 homes and businesses from extreme weather events. With climate change increasing the frequency and severity of flooding, the Government has announced this two-year investment as part of its “Plan for Change” strategy. The funding will support the…