The Most Effective Way To Avoid A Drain Blockage
arge, mature trees are a fantastic feature in any garden – they add beauty, provide shade, shelter delicate plants and act as a form of privacy from your neighbours. However, tree roots can wreak havoc underground if not carefully managed. Roots naturally gravitate towards drains in search of moisture and nutrients, often causing expensive drain blockages and pipe damage. In fact, tree roots are one of the most common causes of blocked drains and broken pipes.
How to Fix Your Flooded Garden Path
Paths and walkways are an essential landscaping feature in the garden, providing easy access to the veggie patch, washing line or shed.
Do You Need A Channel Drain Around Your Pool?
On a balmy summer day, there’s nothing better than a dip in your own pool. But as any pool owner knows, the dream of having a pool at home comes with plenty of hard work, between cleaning, maintenance and repairs.
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Basement Waterproofing
Flooding or dampness in the basement or semi-basement areas of your home can be frustrating, especially if you use the space for storage and your possessions become damaged from mould. Even worse, moisture issues and musty odours can often spread from the basement to the rest of your house if left untreated, causing structural damage, rot and health problems.
Do You Really Need a Drain Inspection When Buying a Property?
Whether you’re buying a property at auction or by negotiation, it’s crucial to carry out due diligence before going unconditional so that you know exactly what you’re getting into.
How to Prevent a Flooded Courtyard
Winter is coming, and in Auckland that generally means rain, rain and more rain. For many homeowners with a brick or tiled courtyard, this can lead to excess surface water that doesn’t drain properly.
How to Avoid a Flooded Garden With Subsoil Drainage
Many properties in Auckland have soil with a high clay content. Without adequate drainage, this can be a recipe for disaster over autumn and winter, as stormwater tends to puddle on the lawn and drain away very slowly.