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Mersey Rod’s blog aims to help you understand your property’s drains and drainage system. We share helpful tips, tricks and information on how to ensure your drains run smoothly and how to best remedy any topical drainage issues you may have. The blog also explores how we work, the tools we use, the areas we cover, and other useful, hopefully interesting (!) information about us.

Blocked Outside Drain After Heavy Rain

Why Do Drains Block After Heavy Rain?

Such heavy rainfall can really challenge drainage systems. Or when huge amounts of water fall from clouds in a short space, drains fail to evacuate quickly. Another type of outdoor…
Limescale Can Block Drains

Why Mineral Deposits Slow Down Drains

A slow drain may seem like a small problem at first, but it can be an early warning sign that something is building up inside your pipes. One common cause…
Grease and Food Waste Blocking Drains

Can Grease Build-up Block Household Drains?

Grease can accumulate inside household drains and gradually cause blockages. Even small amounts of cooking fat or grease poured down the kitchen sink can stick to the inside of pipes…
Badly Installed Pipes Block Drains

Can Badly Installed Drain Pipes Cause Blockages?

Badly installed drain pipes can cause repeated blockages and other drainage problems. Poorly fitted connections, incorrect pipe gradients and unsuitable pipe sizes can restrict wastewater flow. This can cause build-up,…
Tree Roots Damaging Drain Pipes

Can Tree Roots Damage Drains and Cause Blockages?

Tree roots can cause serious problems for underground pipes and drains. Because roots naturally grow towards sources of water, they may find small cracks or weak points in drainage pipes…
Repair Drain Damage With the Right Solution

How Can Drain Damage Be Fixed Safely in St Helens?

Drain damage is not just your sink getting blocked or water moving slowly. Repeated blockages, unpleasant smells, flooding and the ground around your property could become damaged due to cracked…

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We wanted to share how satisfying our work can be so we set up our YouTube channel – The Drain Unblockers . Our engineers wear chest mounted cameras so we can capture them unblocking drains, so you, the viewer, can watch how we work. We use both drain rods and high pressured water jetting, depending on the job, so you can see how we deal with even the toughest of blockages in the greater North West area. We love our job, and we hope you enjoy watching what we do. Please subscribe so you can be updated with our latest unblocks, repairs and of course don’t forget to ‘Ask Jem’!

Some of Our Latest Unblocks

Please see some of the latest pictures of us at work clearing blocked drains in Merseyside. We enjoy sharing how a drain looks before and after us attending, and we take great satisfaction in our work.

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