Replacing old pipe work in advance can prevent major damage to your home and property. While patching up sections can extend the working life of your drainage system, renewing old pipe work is a more effective preventative measure to avoid bursts or leaks. Avocet provides services for replacing all types of water or drainage piping, including the installation of new soakaways and water mains, as well as attending to collapsed drains.
In certain situations, damaged and cracked pipework can be fixed by relining the drain instead of excavating it. This method of repairing drainage systems requires less disruption. The relining process involves inserting a resin liner into the existing pipe and bonding it to the internal wall, creating a new pipe inside the old one.
If your home was built before 1970 and has not been renovated, there is a possibility that your water supply is still delivered through lead piping. Avocet provides a solution to ensure a safe and clean water supply by replacing lead pipes with modern, plastic (MDPE) water supply pipes, eliminating any potential lead contamination risks.
If you do have lead piping, it is recommended that you run the cold tap for a certain period before drinking water, especially in the morning, when water has been sitting in the pipes overnight, which increases the chances of contamination. Running the tap helps to flush out the system, removing any dissolved lead from the pipes. When cooking or drinking water, you should only use cold water as higher concentrations of lead are typically found in hot water.
If you have concerns about the lead levels in your water supply, contact your local water authority or visit www.dwi.gov.uk (Drinking Water Inspectorate) for more information
