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Foreign objects can enter main drain pipes from common day-to-day household waste. Keep external drains free of leaves by regularly flushing out with hot water, as over time small cracks or weaknesses can appear in your pipes and it is possible for tree roots to enter the pipes and start growing inside.
Cast iron soil and drain pipes do not last forever, and plastic alternatives are a cheap longer term answer. If your home has a cast iron soil pipe, it might be time to think about having it replaced.
Scraps of food in your kitchen sink should be removed before they have the chance to build up and cause a blockage. When flushing the toilet, do not flush sanitary towels, disposable nappies or kitchen rolls. Hair and grime that gathers in the bath or shower plug hole should also be removed before it causes a blockage problem.
A gradual build-up of grease, soap and general slime build-up can cause stoppages. Grease from cooking, for example chip pans, should never be poured straight down the sink. The grease as it cools will stick to the side of the waste pipe and build up causing problems later on. Always dilute such substances with water.
The first thing to do is turn off the mains shut off valve, this will stop any more water coming into the house, and reduce the pressure of the leak. However, if your storage tank is full there will be a good possibility of a lot more water flowing out, therefore by opening all other taps within your home help reduce the amount of water flow from the leak. Get buckets and any other items you may have to hand to catch any remaining water, you can then deal with any flood water and damage.
Make sure you have cleared away everything before an engineer arrives, making as much room as possible for them to operate in. The pipe may well be visible, or in an area where it is still reasonably accessible such as behind a kitchen unit.
Should a burst section need cutting and replacing with a new section of pipe get a plumber or drainage engineer, as this is not really a feasible job for a Ôdo it yourselfÓ enthusiast.
If you have been unfortunate and have incurred significant damage to furnishings, donÕt forget to take pictures for insurance purposes.
It is important to keep guttering clear of leaves and debris. Replace any broken guttering as heavy rain running down house walls to the ground below, can cause a great deal of damage to your home. Gutters and drainage systems handle rainwater removal to keep water from working into cracks, taxing paintwork or finally contributing to long-term decay. At worst it foils windows, invading walls and undermining your home's foundations.
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Direct Response is the one stop 24 hour property maintenance service that can be trusted. We cover small repairs for residential customers and commercial properties to larger building and refurbishment projects. Apart from our residential customers, Direct Response also benefits as a provider to a number of Government, Legal and Corporate clients. If you need a plumber, electrician, glazier, locksmith, drainage or air conditioning engineer or any form of property maintenance carried out in your home or commercial property, our lines are covered by our own staff throughout the day or night to cover a emergencies, giving peace of mind that we will have a plumber, electrician, glazier, locksmith, drainage or air conditioning engineer or any form of property maintenance throughout the UK. For boiler and central heating repairs or installations we can provide a Gas Safe plumber or if you require a pre purchase inspection or Landlords' certificate, we can provide a Gas Safe plumber at a time to suite you. For pre-purchase or periodical electrical inspection, we can also provide an NIC electrician. If smashed window need replacing or boarding up during the night and a lock needs opening or replacing a mobile glazier or locksmith can normally be onsite within an hour. For external drain blockages, our drainage engineers have on board rodding or high pressure drainage jetting equipment and if required, we can carry out drainage CCTV survey. For air conditioning requirements, our highly trained air conditioning engineers will install, commission and service your system professionally. For vacant property protection, our team can supply and fit security screens and doors that will provide complete protection for empty properties and vacant estates. Compared to the traditional timber panelling used to secure windows and doors, steel security screens take some beating. It also has minimal physical impact on the building being secured. We offer a wide choice of steel products, including custom steel sheeting and screens, depending on the application. High security steel doors and screens are also available with a choice of locking options.
Glazier Services - Our glaziers undertake all types of glazing including specialist replacement or repair of leaded lights, frosted glass or broken double glazed units, patio or French doors. Our emergency lines for our glaziers are open 24 hour for immediate response to board up residential or commercial premises and supply replacement shop fronts with anti-bandit, safety or toughened glass. Whether Summer or Winter, it's never a good time to be in need of emergency glass replacement or repair. Security is always an issue, so rest assured that Direct Response will send out a glazier quickly and efficiently - we have a glazier in your local area now.
Electrician Services - Direct Response provides a 24 hour electrician service for domestic and commercial emergency breakdowns and diagnostics. Our local electrician will undertake all types of electrical maintenance and installation, including faultfinding, sockets, fuse-boards, rewiring, Landlord Certificates, Health & Safety and homebuyers test reports. A Direct Response electrician provides a reliable, professional service at a reasonable price with lines open 24/7 responding to repairs, small home emergencies and problems caused by fire or flooding.
Plumber Services - Direct Response is your 24 hour one-call plumber service for all your plumbing and heating needs. With a Direct Response plumber or Gas Safe plumber in your local area, we will respond quickly to any plumbing emergency. Ring us now with a brief description, we will take your details and call you back within minutes with an allocated plumber and an appropriate time-slot.
Locksmith Services
Whether you've lost your keys, had your handbag stolen, fallen out with your partner or arrived home to discover a break-in, you need immediate help from a qualified locksmith. Direct Response is the 24 hour one-call Locksmith service to ring right now to ensure your safety and security. With a locksmith in your local area, we will respond to your emergency - usually within 30 minutes.
Drainage Services - Direct Response is your 24 hour one-call drainage service for all your drainage requirements. With engineers in your local area, we will respond quickly to any drainage emergency. Ring us now with a brief description, we will take your details and call you back within minutes having allocated a local drainage engineer and an appropriate time-slot.
Air Conditioning Services - Direct Response Air Conditioning engineers offer expert advice and solutions for every aspect of air conditioning, cooling, heating, ventilation and refrigeration. We submit competitively priced quotations for design, supply and installation for domestic and business air conditioning customers as well as industrial applications. Our highly trained air conditioning engineers will install, commission and service your system professionally.
Vacant Property Steel Security Screen Service - For vacant property protection, our team can supply and fit security screens and doors that will provide complete protection for empty properties and vacant estates. Compared to the traditional timber panelling used to secure windows and doors, steel security screens take a lot of beating. The security screen also has minimal physical impact on the building being secured. We offer a wide choice of steel products, including custom steel sheeting and screens, depending on the application. High security steel doors and screens are also available with a choice of locking options.