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Pitch Fibre Drains: Why They Fail, and What Can Actually Be Repaired

Wood pulp soaked in bitumen, laid across post-war Britain and long past its design life. How pitch fibre fails, how it is repaired, and why part of the pipe may not be your responsibility.

One Contractor for the Traffic Management and the Works: Why Clients Are Stopping the Handover

When the traffic management and the drainage works come from two contractors, the cost lands in standing time and abortive visits. Why more clients are buying both from one team.

Selling a House With a Septic Tank: What the General Binding Rules Actually Require

Your buyer’s solicitor has asked about the septic tank. What the rules require, what you must give the buyer, and why the upgrade may not need doing before completion.

ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 renewed for another three years

All three of Exjet’s ISO management systems were re-audited in September 2026 and re-certified through to 2029.

Sewer Connections: How Exjet Services Can Help You from Application to Installation

Connecting your property to the main sewer system is a critical step in ensuring efficient and hygienic waste management.

Jetvac Drainage Services: What Combined Jetting and Vacuum Actually Does

High-pressure jetting cuts the blockage; the vacuum takes it away. Why the two together beat either on its own, and where Exjet uses jetvac units across the South West.

Why Your Drains Smell and How to Fix It

A persistent smell from your drains is unpleasant and often indicates a deeper problem in your plumbing.

What Not to Flush Down Your Toilet

Every household relies on a fully functioning toilet, yet many people unknowingly flush items that can cause serious drainage problems.

What Happens During a Drain Survey

A CCTV drain survey is one of the most effective ways to precisely determine what is happening inside your drains.

Signs Your Drain Might Be Partially Blocked

A partially blocked drain may start as a small nuisance but can quickly become a costly issue if left unchecked.

How to Avoid Blocked Drains at Home: A Room-by-Room Guide

Almost every domestic blockage Exjet clears starts at a kitchen sink, a bathroom plughole or a gully. What to change in each, and the outside checks most people never do.

UV Lining for Highway Drainage: Faster Repairs, Fewer Lane Closures

UV-cured lining repairs highway drainage from inside the pipe, so the road opens sooner. How the process works, where it suits highways work, and where it does not.