https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/ Drainage guides and advice for York and nearby towns. en-gb Sat, 03 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/blocked-drains-selby-ouse-floodplain/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/blocked-drains-selby-ouse-floodplain/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Services Selby drains can struggle when the River Ouse is high. This guide covers the warning signs, safe first checks and how a blocked drain gets cleared. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/blocked-manholes-external-drains-tadcaster/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/blocked-manholes-external-drains-tadcaster/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Local Drainage An overflowing manhole is rarely a one-fixture problem. See what it usually means, who to tell and how an external drain gets cleared. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/cctv-drain-survey-home-buyers/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/cctv-drain-survey-home-buyers/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT CCTV Surveys A CCTV drain survey shows the inside of the drains before you buy. See what it finds, when to book it and what to ask for. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/cctv-drain-survey-selby-tadcaster/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/cctv-drain-survey-selby-tadcaster/ Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Surveys A CCTV drain survey shows the inside of your pipes. See what it finds, how to read the report and when a survey is worth arranging. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/drain-jetting-vs-drain-rods/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/drain-jetting-vs-drain-rods/ Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Drain Services Rods and jetting clear different kinds of blockage. Learn how each works, where each falls short and when a camera survey makes sense. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/drain-repairs-york-warning-signs/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/drain-repairs-york-warning-signs/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Maintenance A drain that keeps blocking may have a damaged pipe rather than a blockage. This guide shows the warning signs, how a survey checks, and the repair options. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/drain-unblocking-york-outside-drains/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/drain-unblocking-york-outside-drains/ Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Services Water backing up from an outside drain? Here is what to do first, how to tell whose pipe it is and how blocked outside drains are cleared. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/emergency-drain-problems-what-to-do/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/emergency-drain-problems-what-to-do/ Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT Emergency Services When a drain fails, the first steps limit the damage. Here is a plain checklist for protecting your home and reporting the problem. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/emergency-drainage-york-what-to-do-first/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/emergency-drainage-york-what-to-do-first/ Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Emergency Services Not every drainage problem is an emergency. Here is how to tell the difference, what to do first and who to report it to. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/hidden-signs-of-a-blocked-drain/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/hidden-signs-of-a-blocked-drain/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Blocked Drains Slow drains and bad smells are the obvious signs. Here is what a blocked vent looks like, and when repeat blockages call for a proper survey. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/prevent-blocked-drains-kitchen/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/prevent-blocked-drains-kitchen/ Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Maintenance Fat, food scraps and wipes are common causes of kitchen blockages. Learn the daily and monthly habits that keep a sink draining freely. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/septic-tank-emptying-vale-of-york/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/septic-tank-emptying-vale-of-york/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Septic Tanks & Off-Mains Drainage Septic tank emptying removes the sludge and scum that build up inside. This guide covers the warning signs, what happens on the day and how to judge how often. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/septic-tank-general-binding-rules/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/septic-tank-general-binding-rules/ Thu, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT Septic Tanks & Off-Mains Drainage The general binding rules decide whether a septic tank needs a permit. This guide sets out the main points from gov.uk in plain English and shows what to check. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/signs-of-blocked-drain/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/signs-of-blocked-drain/ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Drain Maintenance Slow water, gurgling and bad smells can all point to a blocked drain. Here are 7 signs to know, what to try first and when to ask for help. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/who-is-responsible-for-a-blocked-drain/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/who-is-responsible-for-a-blocked-drain/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Homeowner Guides Not every blocked drain is your responsibility. Here is how to tell your own pipe from a shared drain and the public sewer, and who to contact for each. https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/why-is-my-toilet-not-flushing/ https://yorkplumber247.co.uk/blog/why-is-my-toilet-not-flushing/ Thu, 03 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Blocked Drains A weak flush usually has one of two causes: the cistern or the drain. Here is how to tell which, what is safe to try yourself, and when to stop.