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10th September 2024

How to fix a slow draining toilet?: Causes and Quick Solutions

A slow-draining toilet can quickly ruin a busy morning, especially when you’re in a hurry. You rush to get ready for work, but instead of smoothly continuing with your routine, you’re stuck waiting for the water to drain. This small…

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18th July 2024

Understanding the Black Stuff Inside Drain Pipes

Causes and Prevention  of Blocked Drains Anyone who has ever dealt with a slow or clogged drain knows the frustration of standing in a pool of murky water, wondering what could possibly be causing the blockage. Often, the culprit is…

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14th June 2024

Finding the drain

Unearthing Hidden Main Trap in Bearsden Our drainage team completed a successful operation today, unearthing and repairing a main trap that had been hidden under a dense cover of plants. The discovery and subsequent fix took place in a residential…

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28th February 2024

The Saga of the Buried Inspection Chamber

Uncovering Hidden Obstacles In the world of plumbing and drainage, every day presents a new challenge for the JSL team. Recently, a routine excavation turned into a tale of unexpected discovery and triumph for our team with a stubbornly blocked…

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2nd February 2024

A scary blockage of roots

We don’t often get scared when we are fixing drain blockages. But this week we are ready to admit that we got a bit of a fright when this ‘monster’ appeared beneath a manhole cover. With all the rain that…

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21st December 2023

Tackling Blocked Drains After Indulging in Festive Feasts

The holiday season brings joy, laughter, and a plethora of delicious, indulgent meals. However, the aftermath of festive cooking and feasting can often lead to a common household woe – blocked drains. With the abundance of greasy Christmas foods, such…

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5th December 2023

How Freezing Conditions Can Lead to a Blocked Drain

As winter blankets Glasgow with a layer of frost, homeowners often find themselves grappling with a myriad of challenges, one of which is the unexpected issue of blocked drains. The freezing conditions that accompany winter can wreak havoc on drainage…

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5th December 2023

How Trying to Fix a Blocked Drain Can Make the Situation Worse

The Perils of DIY Dealing with a blocked drain is a common household nuisance that many people encounter at some point. After all, we all pee and poop. The temptation to roll up your sleeves and attempt a do-it-yourself (DIY)…

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28th November 2023

Heavy rain equals more blocked drains

There has been a lot of rain recently. You don’t need a weather man to tell you that.  Looking out the window, talking to friends and watching the news on TV is all you need to do to know that…

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28th November 2023

Finding the perfect balance

The JSL Drainage team is growing once more and from January, we will be welcoming new recruit Natalie to the team. Natalie’s inclusion in the JSL team means that we will have an equal balance of male plumbers and female…

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