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Advice & guides

Drainage advice from people who've actually cleared the drain.

No filler, no scare-pieces, no listicles. Practical posts written by working drainage engineers in Exmouth, mostly answering the questions we get asked on the job.

Danny Whelan··7 min read

Septic Tank Problems Otterton | What Owners Must Know

Smells, soggy ground or a failing soakaway near Otterton? Here's what's actually happening and what the 2020 rules now require of you.

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Jordan Page··12 min read

Tree Roots in Drains Exmouth | Signs and Fixes

Roots crack joints, block pipes and wreck drains slowly. Here's how to spot the signs in Exmouth and whether root cutting or relining is the right fix.

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Priya Nair··4 min read

Plastic Wet Wipes Ban | Devon Drains Still Need Action

England bans plastic wet wipes in May 2027, but Exmouth drains face years more damage. Here's what homeowners and businesses need to do before then.

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Tom Bradley··8 min read

Drains Flooding in Heavy Rain Exmouth | Why It Happens

Exmouth drains back up in heavy rain for reasons most homeowners don't control. Here's what's actually going on and what you can fix yourself.

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Danny Whelan··4 min read

Blocked Drain Myths Exmouth | What Actually Works

Bleach, plungers, flushable wipes. Danny Whelan debunks the blocked drain myths he hears most on Exmouth call-outs, and tells you what actually works.

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Jordan Page··5 min read

CCTV Drain Survey Exmouth | What Every Buyer Should Know

Buying in Exmouth? A CCTV drain survey before exchange can save thousands. What it finds, what it costs, and when it's worth doing.

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Priya Nair··7 min read

Autumn Drain Maintenance Exmouth | A Ten Minute Check

A field guide from Drainsco's CCTV specialist: clear gullies, check downpipes and spot slow-drain warnings before Exmouth's wet season hits.

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