🌪️ Storm Dave Heading for Chester: What Homeowners Should Check Before the Heavy Rain Hits
When a named storm, Storm Dave, rolls across the UK, most people think about strong winds and travel disruption. But from a drainage and groundwork point of view, the bigger issue for many homeowners around Chester, Hoole, Upton, Blacon, Saltney, and Vicars Cross is usually heavy rain overwhelming the drains. During storms, the drainage system around your property suddenly […]
🐀 Why Rats Get Into Older Clay Drain Pipes in Chester
Many homes across Chester, especially in areas like Hoole, Upton, Blacon, Handbridge and Vicars Cross, still rely on older underground drainage systems made from clay pipes. While these pipes were widely used for decades, they can become vulnerable over time — and that’s often how rats end up in drains and occasionally in properties. Clay pipes […]