Jun 15 2020 27 mins 5
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IN THIS EPISODE
Drains. No one likes them and they are a bit of an after thought. But when one gets blocked it can cause no end of problems, issues and expense if not treated properly.
In this episode of The HMO Experience Property Podcast, Matt Harris of MiRentCo London talks with Steve Mitchell of Vivoco Lettings and Property Management, a Bedford & Northampton based boutique HMO management company, about his experiences with dealing with and putting in place proactive policies and steps to reduce the number of blockages which saves his customers thousands of pounds of avoidable costs every year.
So tune in, sit back as we explore the world of blockages and drain management in this episode of The HMO Experience Property Podcast!
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
Introduction [00:00 – 01:35]
DIY Drain Clearance [01:35 – 09:09]
Getting In The Professionals [09:09 – 15:03]
Setting Expectations With Your Customers [15:03 – 17:33]
Don’t Forget About External Drain Covering [17:33 – 20:53]
The Final Word – [20:53 -22:15]
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Blockages are preventable if you set out the rules and make customers aware of the causes of blockages so that they can be prevented. This would include things like not scraping food down the toilet [especially in en-suites], and wet wipes
- Blockages should be dealt with by professionals and not by amateurs. Having the right equipment is essential to clearing the blockage properly and not causing damage to the drainage system.
- Leveraging British Gas Landlord cover to include a drains service with Dyno-Rod is an essential service to have especially with larger +5 bed HMO properties.
- Make clearing your shower wastes with drain un-blocker part of your regular house maintenance routine to prevent build up and potential future issues.
- Ensure you use the right drain un-blocker for the right job. Kitchen blockages are mainly going to be fat based so an fat enzyme based liquid is better whilst showers are likely to be a build-up of hair conditioner and loose hair so a different enzyme based product will be required.
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