Category: Drainage

Why Is My Sink Draining Slowly? Common Causes and Simple Fixes

andy July 22, 2026 No Comments

By the drainage team at Plumbers 365. Quick answer: A sink draining slowly is almost always caused by a partial blockage somewhere in the pipe, usually a mix of hair,…

What Is Drain Jetting? How Does It Work to Clear Blocked Drains?

andy July 22, 2026 No Comments

What is drain jetting? It’s the high-pressure water method that engineers use to blast through blockages and clean the inside of your pipes, typically at 1,500-4,000 PSI, depending on what…

Top Warning Signs of a Blocked Drain and How to Identify Them

andy June 5, 2026 No Comments

A blocked drain usually doesn’t show up as a sudden disaster. It starts quietly: a sink that drains a bit slower than usual, and a faint smell you notice only…

Allergies, Odours and Spring Air: Why Bad Drain Smells Feel Worse in April

andy April 22, 2026 No Comments

As the days get warmer and windows are finally opened, many UK homeowners notice an unwelcome guest: a persistent, musty, or sewage-like smell drifting through the house. At Plumbers 365,…

April Showers and Blocked Drains: How Spring Rain Exposes Hidden Drainage Problems

andy April 22, 2026 No Comments

“April showers bring May flowers,” as the old saying goes. But for many UK homeowners, those same spring downpours bring something far less pleasant: overflowing gullies, waterlogged gardens, and foul…

Warming Weather, Worsening Smells: The “Biofilm” Guide

andy March 31, 2026 No Comments

The weather is getting warmer, the windows are open, and you’re enjoying the fresh spring air. But then you notice it. A persistent, unpleasant smell coming from your kitchen sink…

The “Moss Drop”: Why Gutters Block in Late Winter (And How to Fix It)

andy February 26, 2026 No Comments

You did everything right. You spent a cold afternoon in late autumn clearing out the mountain of leaves from your gutters, confident you were prepared for winter. Yet here we…

Ice Dams & Guttering: Preventing Water Ingress from Above

andy January 16, 2026 No Comments

The UK winter often brings a picturesque scene: a blanket of white snow on the rooftops and a delicate fringe of icicles sparkling along the gutters. It looks beautiful, but…

Storm Season Survival: Protecting Your Drains During January Gales

andy January 16, 2026 No Comments

The Met Office has named another storm, the wind is howling, and the rain is lashing against the windows. As a UK homeowner, this sound is all too familiar during…

The “Back to Work” Flush: Legionella Risks in Empty UK Offices

andy January 16, 2026 No Comments

The office is reopening. The Christmas tree is down, the heating is cranking back up, and the first thing your employees will do is fill the kettle or wash their…