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Buildings rely on adequate drainage to maintain a fresh supply of water and to remove waste to sites where it can be treated and disposed of. If an issue occurs, the consequences are easily felt and can quickly bring anyone’s day to a grinding halt. Here at No 1 PHD Limited, we’re on hand to assist customers all over with professional, reliable and competitively priced drainage services.

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Professional Drainage Services

Our drainage experts know that a blocked drain can occur at any time, which is why our team are only ever a phone call away. All you need to do is pick up the phone and dial us to request a visit to your property at a time that is convenient for you. Once on site, our team will go to work surveying the affected drains and determining the cause and extent of the blockage.

Once a determination has been made, you, the customer, will be provided with a free no-obligation quotation for the work required to rectify the issue. You’re welcome to walk away at this stage or to shop around, but we’re confident that you won’t find a more affordably priced option anywhere else. At No 1 PHD Limited, we can tackle blocked drains, carry out drain relining, provide mini CCTV surveys, and so much more.

You can read more about our services and why you should choose No 1 PHD Limited below. Alternatively, if you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to speak to a member of our friendly and knowledgeable team.

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Local Drainage Engineers

There are many reasons as to why a drain might become blocked, and the severity of the blockage can determine the signs that follow.

The most common causes of drain blockages are:

• Excessive Use of Toilet Paper
• Food Waste
• Foreign Objects, such as Keys and Small Toys
• Hair
• Hygiene Products, such as Wet Wipes
• Soap

Hair

The average person loses around 80-120 hairs per day, especially when in the shower, and these hairs can all too often end up accumulating in the drain and around the plughole. It is here that hair binds with grease to form a mass through, which water will struggle to penetrate. Drain guards are usually the best preventative measure, but if you’ve neglected to use one, you might find that your drain is now well and truly blocked.

Soap

If you still use traditional soap bars, you might want to consider switching to an alternative. The grease and fat used to manufacture these bars bind with minerals in the water leaving behind a hard residue. It’s this residue that builds up in the drains, eventually leading to a blockage.

Food Waste

Food waste can be split into two categories – what you leave on your plate and what comes off your food while cooking. Fats, oils and greases solidify as they cool down and will form a blockage if placed directly down the sink. As such, they should always be placed into a suitable container, such as a glass jar. Likewise, any food left on your plate should always be scraped into the bin.

Foreign Objects

While not as common as the others mentioned here, foreign objects can often be a factor and are nearly impossible to remove without professional assistance. Objects like keys, small toys and stuffed animals can often find their way into the toilet, and it’s usually children who are the culprits.

Toilet Paper & Hygiene Products

Some drainage systems are simply unable to handle large amounts of toilet paper, resulting in blockages occurring within the U-Bend. Likewise, hygiene products, such as wet wipes do not flush well with some toilets. Products like sanitary towels should never be flushed as these will nearly always become lodged further down.

While a blocked toilet can be unblocked using a plunger, if the blockage is severe enough and the water level rises with each flush, you’ll need to seek out professional assistance.

Drainage Specialists

As a local drainage company with on call drainage specialists 24/7, we are constantly dealing with blockages.If your drain is blocked but otherwise undamaged, the next step for us is to remove the blockage and clean the pipes. We use a combination of drain rods, which are tools utilised to dislodge blockages and high pressure water – drain jetting systems. Water jets are high pressure systems that blast away stubborn blockages and remove fat, grease and oil, leaving pipes spotless.

Drain Relining

In some cases, a drain may have become damaged or misaligned or might simply have worn away with age. In cases like this, the affected pipes must be replaced as well as unblocked, and this is something that No 1 PHD Limited can help with. Drain relining is both cost-effective and non-destructive and is an excellent way to repair drains without having to dig up the area.

Drain relining can be used to reinforce old and weakened pipes, seal fractures, realign misaligned pipes and extend the life expectancy of any drainage system. In some cases, drain relining can stretch a drain’s life span by as many as 50 years or more. But what is drain relining?

In a nutshell, drain relining is a process where a pipe is created within a pipe. A liner impregnated with a special resin is inserted into the pipe and inflated. Once inflated, the liner, if required, is then heated using hot water or UV lighting causing the resin to adhere and set to the inside of the current pipe. The hose used to insert the liner is then removed, leaving behind a brand-new resin pipe… The liner is then removed, leaving behind a brand-new resin pipe that will seal up any cracks, allow for water to flow correctly and keep out any pests.

Benefits

There are many benefits to opting for our drain relining services. In nearly all cases, there is zero need for any excavating to occur although if the pipe has sharp bends, some digging may be required. Overall, the process will always save you time and money when compared to traditional techniques. Drain relining can be applied to pipes of virtually any size and can even go around 45o and 90o bends.

It is also an environmentally friendly solution as sewage will be prevented from seeping out where it can cause harm to the surrounding area as well as water pollution.

Signs of a Blocked Drain

Our drainage services include unblocking drains that can occur gradually or quickly. This can happen with greater frequency in low-lying areas, valleys and riverside properties. Depending on the severity of the blockage, you may notice a variety of different signs, including:

• Slowly Draining Water
• Standing Water
• Rattling Sounds Coming from the Drain
• Unpleasant Odour

In serious cases where the drain is completely blocked, the water level can rise rapidly leading to the drain overflowing. For internal drains, this can result in a room or an entire property becoming flooded, so time is of the essence when calling No 1 PHD, your ‘local drainage company near me.’

CCTV Surveys

Here at No 1 PHD Limited, we have the drainage engineers with the means and know-how to provide practical solutions for all drain cleaning situations. Our drainage services are second-to-none and are always preceded with a thorough survey designed to get to the bottom of the issue as quickly as possible. In years gone by, if you were faced with a drainage issue, your only solution would be to call a company to dig up the area in order to reach the blocked pipe.

As you would imagine, this would typically be quite expensive and incredibly disruptive to both the customer and their neighbours. Nowadays, the process is far more straightforward thanks to innovations in fibre optics and camera technology. A mini CCTV survey is far less destructive and invasive and will save the customer both time and money.

A fibre optic drain camera service involves our team feeding the camera into the drain itself and pushed along the pipe until it reaches the site of the blockage. The camera is highly flexible, able to navigate tight bends and other obstacles to reach its destination. It is also highly durable and able to withstand any water, dirt, grime or objects that might otherwise cause it damage. All images recorded by the camera are then relayed back to a high definition screen that will be monitored by one of our trained drainage specialists.

Our team can use these images to determine the cause of the blockage as well as identify any hairline fractures or areas where the pipe has become misaligned. A rodent infestation, for instance, could be the cause of the blockage as rodents can enter through gaps created by misaligned pipes. Weak points can also be noted and all relevant information compiled into a report which will be presented to the customer for their review and consideration.

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Here at No 1 PHD, we are committed to providing the best possible outcome for those seeking plumbing, heating, and drainage services. We have years of experience to call on, and our fully trained and certified team are accredited to carry out a wide range of assignments. If you have any questions about the service that we provide or are in urgent need of our services, call us today.

AREAS WE COVER

Here at No 1 PHD Limited, we’re proud to say our drainage company is in an excellent position to provide the best drainage services and coverage across a wide range of areas. In fact, our coverage extends far and wide making us the obvious choice for many.

To see for yourself the full range of locations that are covered by our professional team, click on any of the map links below. Each one will take you to a location page where you’ll find more information as well as a way to get in touch with the team in that area.

Berkshire

Berkshire

Berkshire

Do you have a plumbing or heating issue that needs to be resolved? Our experts at No 1 PHD work across Berkshire, including in Newbury, Hungerford, Thatcham and Calcot. READ MORE >>
Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire

If you’re in need of assistance in dealing with your plumbing, heating or drainage, call the No 1 PHD team in Buckinghamshire today for a rapid-fast response time. READ MORE >>
Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire

Whether you live in Cherry Hinton, Dogsthorpe, Upwood, or somewhere else in Cambridgeshire, you can count on our team to be there when you need us. READ MORE >>
Derbyshire

Derbyshire

Derbyshire

No 1 PHD are always on call when you need us most, for customers in Chesterfield, Fairfield, Bakewell, Derby and beyond. Call now to find out more. READ MORE >>
Dorset

Dorset

Dorset

From Bournemouth and Poole to Dorchester and Weymouth, No 1 PHD is the only company you need to call for affordably priced services. READ MORE >>
Devon

Devon

Devon

For the best plumbing, heating and drainage services in Exeter, Exmouth, Barnstaple and Axminster, give No 1 PHD a call. READ MORE >>
East Sussex

East Sussex

East Sussex

No 1 PHD are your go-to company in East Sussex. Our expert services cover Hastings, Maresfield, Wadhurst and Camber. READ MORE >>
Essex

Essex

Essex

Here at No 1 PHD, we’re the go-to company for customers located in places that include Harlow, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. READ MORE >>
Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire

Do you need an expert in plumbing, heating and drainage? Our dedicated team cover Cheltenham, Gloucester, Cinderford and Blockley. READ MORE >>
Hampshire

Hampshire

Hampshire

We’re proud to offer our work in Hampshire, providing heating, plumbing and drainage services to residents in Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, and more. READ MORE >>
Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire

Our team offer exceptional heating, plumbing and drainage services in Hertfordshire, covering areas such as Watford, St Albans and Stevenage. READ MORE >>
Kent

Kent

Kent

Exceptional workmanship and highly competitive prices await when you call No 1 PHD today. We’re available to help customers throughout Kent. READ MORE >>
Leicestershire

Leicestershire

Leicestershire

Do you require plumbing, heating and drainage services in Leicestershire? Call now as we cater to areas, including Leicester, Melton Mowbray and Hinckley. READ MORE >>
Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

Northamptonshire

No 1 PHD should be your first choice for all plumbing, heating and drainage needs in Northamptonshire. We cover the entire area, including Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough. READ MORE >>
Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire

No 1 PHD is the number one choice for heating, plumbing and drainage in Nottinghamshire, with locations including Mansfield, Worksop and Newark-on-Trent. READ MORE >>
Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire

Oxford, Abingdon, Bicester and Didcot clients should look no further than No 1 PHD for services relating to plumbing, heating and drainage. We cover the whole of Oxfordshire. READ MORE >>
Somerset

Somerset

Somerset

For top-quality services in plumbing, heating and drainage, Somerset clients should turn to No 1 PHD. We cover Bath, Yeovil, Weston-Super-Mare, Taunton and more. READ MORE >>
Staffordshire

Staffordshire

Staffordshire

Here at No 1 PHD, we are experts in plumbing, heating and drainage. Clients in Staffordshire should take full advantage of our services. We work across the county, including in Stafford, Cannock and Tamworth. READ MORE >>
Surrey

Surrey

Surrey

We provide first-class plumbing, heating and drainage services across Surrey, including in Guildford, Woking, Epson and Dorking. READ MORE >>
Warwickshire

Warwickshire

Warwickshire

Choose No 1 PHD as your go-to company in Warwickshire. Our experts work across the county, including in Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon and Bedworth. READ MORE >>
West Sussex

West Sussex

West Sussex

Don’t struggle with your plumbing, heating or drainage. Wherever you’re located in West Sussex, call No 1 PHD today to find out how we can help. READ MORE >>
Wiltshire

Wiltshire

Wiltshire

From Alderbury and Hamptworth to Sedgehill and Upton Lovell, No 1 PHD are here to provide a comprehensive service to customers throughout Wiltshire. READ MORE >>
Yorkshire

Yorkshire

Yorkshire

For quality plumbing, heating and drainage services in Yorkshire - choose No 1 PHD! We cover areas including Leeds, Sheffield and Bradford. READ MORE >>