At Lanes for Drains we receive calls every day from home and business owners complaining of blocked pipes and drains. While some are caused by unavoidable situations, such as storms and flooding, many are caused by people disposing of items and unsuitable substances down the sink or toilet.

In this piece, we discuss some of the most common offenders that cause blockages of pipes and drains, which can lead to significant stress and expense for home and business owners.

Fats, oils and grease (FOG)

Heatable’s a northern tech startup hoping to revolutionise the boiler buying process, and go to toe-to-toe with the heating industry's giants.
 

A northern tech startup has launched the UK’s first consumer focussed, price comparison website which is dedicated to the heating industry. It’s aiming to give quality, small to medium size installers an opportunity to promote their own transparent quotes, costs and deals on a platform where the large big budget corporations such as British Gas, are nowhere to be seen.

Consumers can gain maximum functionality in the kitchen by de-cluttering and sourcing the right appliance to meet their needs. InSinkErator has designed their products to complement all types of kitchens, offering convenience to the consumer by saving time, whilst enabling a clutter-free kitchen and living space.

‘Hidden Depths’ with NEW Downdraft Extractor by V-ZUG

Innovators in the design and manufacture of high quality steam appliances, V-ZUG, introduce a brand new Downdraft Extractor Hood, available to UK retailers with immediate effect.

Defying all logic, V-ZUG’s new Downdraft Extractor Hood disappears when not in use to allow full retraction into any kitchen island or worktop to then materialise again when needed. Designed with a natural finesse, its slow automation and telescopic function creates essential ventilation in an open-plan kitchen scheme where discreet design is paramount.