Gordon Lundie

Expert insights and updates from JSL Drainage Glasgow

5th October 2021

Can you flush food down the toilet?

It is a question that has led to countless pub arguments, political tension and hours of marriage counselling.  We are of course talking about the age old question – can you flush food down the toilet? We are of course…
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17th August 2021

Autumn is coming

Schools in Glasgow have now gone back and the Summer holidays are over. And without sounding too bleak – Autumn is coming!!! The heavy downpour of rain that hit Glasgow last weekend saw a lot of calls coming into to…
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9th August 2021

Heavy rain blocks drains

Whether you live in the centre of Glasgow or the outskirts, the rain at the weekend was heavy to say the least. And when we get hit with rain like that, it is difficult for your homes drainage system to…
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6th August 2021

Have a drain inspection on your new home

The property market has been going crazy this year. The ‘race for space’ combined with stamp duty benefits has seen a mad rush for new property purchases. And a lot of these properties have been ones with garden space (thanks…
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29th July 2021

Why is my toilet gurgling?

A gurgling toilet is not a sign that it is about to explode so don’t panic.  It is a very common drainage problem that we deal with all of the time. Typically a gurgling sound in your toilet comes just…
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28th July 2021

Protecting your drains from rodents

It seems an obvious thing to say but keeping rats, mice and other rodents out of your homes drainage system is incredibly important. Rats can easily gain access to a drain through a cracked section of pipe, a gap in…
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26th July 2021

Bacteria in the heat

The toilet should only be used for the 3 P’s.  Pee, Poo and Paper (toilet paper that is).  Yet despite this, there are those that still flush kitchen roll, wet wipes and other bathroom products down the toilet.  And that…
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