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Practical guidance on supply pipes, leaks, connections and compliance — written by engineers rather than a content agency — alongside company news and accreditation updates.
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- Info & UpdatesNew Water Connection Applications for Thames Water – Expert Support for Homeowners, Developers & BusinessesBuilding, converting or adding dwellings? What a new water connection application to Thames Water involves, and how we prepare and manage it for you.
- Info & UpdatesHow to Check if Your Water Leak Is Covered by Your Water Company or Your ResponsibilityHow to work out whether a water leak is your water company's responsibility or yours, where the boundary sits, and what to do next.
- Info & UpdatesTechnical Completion Report: Multi-Utility Installation – LondonA full multi-utility installation in London, including a carriageway road crossing, traffic management and reinstatement, delivered by one team.
- BlogTop 5 Ways to Prevent Burst Pipes in WinterPractical steps to prevent frozen and burst pipes in winter — insulation, steady temperatures, fixing small leaks early, and knowing where your stopcock is.
- Info & UpdatesCommon Water Issues in Older London Properties (and How to Fix Them)Lead can gradually enter drinking water, especially when water has been sitting in the pipes for long periods.
- Info & UpdatesThe Benefits of Using a Multi-Utility Contractor for New Build or Site InstallationsWhy one contractor for water, ducting and allied utilities beats coordinating several on a new build or development site: one trench, one programme.
- Info & UpdatesWater Efficiency Tips: Save Money and Protect Your PlumbingPractical water efficiency tips for homes and businesses — spotting hidden leaks, water-saving fixtures, pipe insulation and maintaining ageing supply pipes.
- BlogSigns You Have a Hidden Water Leak (And How to Fix It Fast)Five warning signs of a hidden water leak, what to do if you suspect one, and who is responsible for repairing it — from a WaterSafe approved contractor.
- Info & UpdatesWater Neutrality Support for Planning Applications in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & LondonPlanning a development in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire or London? What water neutrality means for your application, and the evidence we can provide.
- BlogUpgrade Your Lead Water Pipe to MDPE: Safer Water, Better Pressure, Lower CostsWhy replacing a lead water supply pipe with modern blue MDPE improves water safety, pressure and reliability — and how Cascade carries out the work.
- Info & UpdatesThe Importance of Water Quality When Installing a Water Supply PipeWhy water quality depends on how a supply pipe is installed, and what using a WaterSafe approved contractor means for compliance and peace of mind.
- Info & UpdatesThe Process of Supply Pipe Replacement: Minimising Disruption for Domestic CustomersWhat to expect during a water supply pipe replacement: how the route is surveyed, how the pipe is installed, and how surfaces are reinstated afterwards.
- BlogThe Benefits of Impact Moling for Installing New Water Supply PipesImpact moling installs new water supply pipes with minimal disruption — small access pits instead of a trench, lower reinstatement costs, faster completion.
- Info & UpdatesCascade Water Services: Your Accredited Self-Lay Provider in LondonAs an accredited Self-Lay Provider, Cascade designs, installs and connects new water mains and service connections for developers and contractors across London.
- Info & UpdatesCascade Water Services: Accredited for Mains and Service Connections of 355mm and AboveCascade Water Services is LRQA WIRS accredited for water mains and service connections up to and above 355mm, within our accredited scope.
- Info & UpdatesIntroducing Cascade Water Services: Your Trusted Watersafe Contractor and LRQA WIRS Accredited PartnerAn introduction to Cascade Water Services: a WaterSafe approved and LRQA WIRS accredited contractor working across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and London.
- Info & UpdatesProud Sponsors of Stevenage Football ClubCascade Water Services is an official sponsor of Stevenage Football Club — supporting local sport in the community our team works in every day.
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