News & updates

This page collects short news notes on UK drainage and plumbing. Each note explains one topic in plain words, because drain rules and pipe types can seem confusing. We keep the notes practical, so you can decide what to check at home.

Some notes cover rules, such as who looks after shared drains or how sustainable drainage works on new builds. Others cover pipe types, for example pitch fibre, which was common in post-war homes. Rules can change, so check the latest guidance on gov.uk or with your local council before you act.

We are a lead service, not a drainage contractor. When you send a free quote request, we pass it to a local engineer who can look at your problem. We do not set prices or promise response times, so ask the engineer about both before you agree to any work.

If you want more detail on a topic, read our help and advice guides. They explain common faults, simple checks and when to call for help. Use them alongside these news notes, since each one covers a different side of the same subject.

Pick a note below to read more. Each one links to related guides and to the services we pass on. If you spot a drain problem at home, a camera survey is often the best first step, because it shows what is wrong inside the pipe.