Who Is Responsible for Drainage Problems – Landlord or Tenant?

Landlord and tenant written on a book with a judge's hammer

When blocked drains happen in a rental property, one of the first questions asked is: Who is responsible – the landlord or the tenant? Across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, we regularly attend drainage issues where responsibility isn’t immediately clear. This can lead to delays, disputes, and sometimes unnecessary costs. At Now Drainage, we’ve worked with […]

Step-by-Step Guide to Fix a Dishwasher That Won’t Drain

Dishwasher being loaded

If your dishwasher won’t drain properly, you’ll usually notice standing water at the bottom of the machine, unpleasant smells, or dishes coming out dirty. For homeowners in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, this is a very common issue — and in many cases, it’s linked to minor blockages rather than a major appliance fault. At Now […]

Can Baking Soda and Vinegar Damage Pipes?

Baking Soda in a jar

If you’ve searched online for a DIY way to clear blocked drains, you’ve probably seen the baking soda and vinegar method recommended everywhere. But can baking soda and vinegar damage pipes? At Now Drainage, we deal with blocked drains in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch every day. Many customers try home remedies before calling us — […]

Does Landlord Insurance Cover Drain Repairs in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch?

If you’re a landlord in Bournemouth, Poole or Christchurch, drainage problems can quickly become expensive and stressful. Blocked drains, collapsed pipes or water damage don’t just affect your property — they disrupt tenants and can lead to costly repair bills. At Now Drainage, one of the most common questions we hear is: Does landlord insurance […]

Recommended Burial Depths for Drainage Pipes

When people ask us about “how deep drains should be,” the key point is this: UK guidance is mostly written as depth of cover to the pipe crown, not “how deep the bottom of the pipe is.” Depth of cover means the thickness of soil (or other cover material) above the top of the pipe. […]

Blocked drains in Bournemouth: causes, CCTV surveys, costs, and prevention

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Blocked drains in Bournemouth are rarely random. In our day-to-day work across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch, we consistently see the same causes coming up again and again. Most blockages are not down to mysterious pipe failures or a lack of maintenance alone — they’re usually the result of everyday habits combined with local drainage conditions […]

Blocked Drains: Causes, Signs & Fast Solutions for Your Home

One of the most frequent and annoying plumbing nuisances that can happen to the homeowner is blocked drains. It may be a sink that drains slowly, a toilet that gurgles, or a nasty odor in your pipes, but if you do not pay attention to it, the problem may easily result in costly repairs. Now […]

CCTV Drain Surveys: The Smart Way to Diagnose Drain Problems

CCTV Drainage

When your drainage system starts to show that it has been blocked, or that it smells foul, or it is flooding continuously, it may be hard to tell what is really happening underground. In this case, CCTV drain surveys are among the most valid and economical solutions. At Now Drainage, we apply progressive CCTV applications […]