Hints & Tips

If you’ve ever had trouble with your plumbing you’ll know just what a stressful time it can be, so it’s important that you can call on an expert that you trust...

Blocked gutters are a common problem, but as it’s not an easy issue to identify without getting out the ladder, it tends to be something home or business owners largely ignore...

Time will only make the problem worse and the drain may suffer serious damage or even begin to overflow as a result. So, it makes sense to act quickly and take the necessary steps to fix the problem before it gets any worse...

We all love the Summer and the chance to get outside and enjoy the weather. But when drainage problems occur, your day can be ruined by some fairly horrendous smells...

Don’t feel down in the dumps if your toilet has stopped flushing! Drain Doctor have been fixing toilets for 25 years, so we know what to do when you have a problem with your loo...

Perhaps you’re experiencing a toilet bubbling when your shower drains. Learn more about what can cause this problem and how to fix it...

With 60% of English homes being affected by hard water, you may find yourself having to service or even replace dishwashers, washing machines and shower heads more frequently. Drain Doctor have been dealing with limescale for 25 years and we want...

Some smells can be easily remedied, whereas others may require a professional. In this post, we’ll go through the easiest solutions to your smelly drains...

Seeing a puddle of standing water instead of sparkling clean plates can be a real nightmare and should be dealt with quickly to avoid bacteria building up and creating a stagnant, smelly mess...

We all know the warning signs. The sink takes a little longer to drain. You begin to notice water pooling around your feet in the shower. And the odours. The strange, unpleasant odours. They are all signs that you may soon need to unblock your drain pipe.

This week marks the beginning of autumn and while we’re very excited to see the leaves change from green to beautiful autumnal colours of orange, red and gold, we’re not so thrilled to see them clog up our outdoor drains...

While blocked drains can occur through no fault of your own, the biggest problem we face at Drain Doctor is people mistreating their drainage systems by putting unflushable items down drains...