Episode 24 – Part 1 – An Overview of Off-Mains Drainage in the UK with James Warren, UKDP

05/12/2023 16 min
Episode 24 – Part 1 – An Overview of Off-Mains Drainage in the UK with James Warren, UKDP

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode, we are speaking with James Warren from UK Drainage Professionals!  Across the three parts of this episode, we are discussing everything off-mains drainage, the basics, the legislation, and the key things to look out for.   James is incredibly passionate about off-mains drainage, its impact on the environment, and helping people to really understand a quite complicated and less common topic. James has an enthusiasm that you can't help get energised by.   James's experience has been gained in both the insurance and drainage industries. He started his career working in claims management for the UK’s largest insurer, before moving into the drainage industry in which he had the opportunity to combine both skills. James is our expert on anything from repair scopes to assessing insurance cover.   In Part 1 of this episode, we start with an overview of off-mains drainage:   🏘️ How many properties are off-mains drainage in the UK  🪣 The differences and costs of septic tanks and sewerage treatment  ⚖️ Who is responsible for reporting on drainage in a property sale  💦 Complexities of maintenance with shared off-mains drainage or drainage located on third party land  🌍 The potential environmental impacts of off-mains drainage

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