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How to Build a Rain Garden to Help with Drainage

22 September 2025

Table of Contents What is a rain garden? What are the benefits of a rain garden? How do I build a rain garden at home? How much does a rain garden cost to build? When should I call in a professional to install a rain garden? How do I keep...

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How to Install a French Drain in Your Garden

15 August 2025

Does your garden turn into a mini lake every time it rains? If so,  you’re not alone. Poor drainage is a common issue in the UK and with more heavier deluges that can sometimes last longer than expected it is becoming more and more of an issue. Especially if you...

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Why Does My Boiler Keep Turning On and Off?

11 July 2025

There’s nothing quite as frustrating as an unpredictable boiler. One minute it’s quietly warming your home, the next it’s shutting off for no reason - and then kicking back on again. This kind of behaviour, is known as boiler cycling. It can cause stress, waste energy, and even shorten the...

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How to Install a Soakaway: A Guide to Garden Drainage

11 July 2025

If you've ever stood in your garden after a heavy downpour and wondered why your lawn turns into a mini lake, you’re not alone. Here at PM247, we’ve helped countless homeowners across the UK tackle persistent and stubborn surface water issues. One of the simplest, most cost-effective solutions fix this...

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Central Heating Power Flush: A Step-by-Step Guide

13 June 2025

If your central heating isn’t performing like it used to; issues such as radiators being cold at the bottom, noisy pipes, your boiler working overtime - it might be time for a power flush. While not something most homeowners think about regularly, a central heating power flush can make a...

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Cloudy Tap Water: Causes, Safety, and Solutions

16 May 2025

Why is My Tap Water Cloudy? If you've ever poured a glass of water from your tap and noticed it's cloudy or milky in appearance, you're not alone. Cloudy tap water, sometimes referred to as 'milky' or 'fizzy' water, is a common issue and often nothing to worry about. The...

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Saving Water Tips: How to Save Water

16 May 2025

Water is one of our most precious resources, and with drier springs and hotter summers becoming the norm in the UK, it's more important than ever to think about how we use it. For many homeowners, the installation of a water meter has brought water usage into sharper focus. Whether...

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Why a Small Gas Leak Could Be Costing You Big on Your Bills

28 April 2025

You know that sinking feeling when your energy bill drops through the letterbox and it’s a whole lot higher than you expected? It's not just frustrating — it’s downright baffling. A PM247 customer, Olivia King, recently found herself in exactly that situation. Her gas bill had shot up for no...

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Why Does My Driveway Flood – and How Can a Slot Drain Help?

28 April 2025

If you’ve ever stepped outside after a heavy downpour only to find your driveway under several inches of water, you’re not alone. At PM247, we get called out to driveway flooding and jobs all the time, and honestly, it’s one of the most common problems our drainage engineers help homeowners...

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