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Drawings to help you describe your repair:

  1. Wastepipes
  2. Gulleys
  3. Drains

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What is the Problem?      Check before you contact us

Drain or waste smelling or blocked

Where is the smell coming from: inside or outside? If inside: do you think there is a blockage? See Wastepipe blocked below.

Wastepipe blocked

What is causing the blockage?
Where is the blockage: toilet, bath, basin, sink or shower? DO NOT USE UNTIL FIXED.
If you are in a flat, are other flats affected?
Have you tried to clear this yourself? You are responsible for trying to clear blockages before you contact us. See HANDY HINTS: Clearing a Blocked Wastepipe or Toilet.
If a toilet is blocked, is it the only one in your home?

Wastepipe leaking

Which waste is it: bath, basin, sink or shower? You are responsible for leaks from washing machines etc.
Is it leaking inside or outside? You are expected to try first, see HANDY HINTS: Clearing a Blocked Wastepipe or Toilet
What is the problem, eg: joint leaking, pipe cracked?
Can you contain the leak? DO NOT USE UNTIL FIXED.

Gulley blocked or smelling

Where is the gulley?
Have you tried clearing it yourself? You should try clearing leaves etc from gulleys before calling us.

Gulley grid broken or missing

Where is the gulley? Is it shared with another dwelling? You are responsible for replacing gulley grids that only serve your home.

Gulley surround broken

What type of surround does the gulley have: brick or concrete? Contact us with the details.

Inspection cover loose, damaged or missing

Is it outside or inside the property boundary? If inside the property boundary, where is it: on a drive way, path or in the garden?
What is it made of: concrete or metal?
Is it loose, damaged or missing?
Contact us immediately. Also please try to CORDON IT OFF to prevent anyone falling into it.

Other problems with drains or wastes

What is the problem?
Do you know what is causing it? Are any other properties affected? Is it causing any other problems or damage?
Contact us with the details.

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