There’s no denying that the weather has been particularly wet so far this winter and many parts of the country have witnessed terrible flooding.
The festive period and the winter weather can cause havoc with our drains in various ways. All the lovely Christmas food being prepared can mean an increase in the amount of fats and grease going down our drains. A drop in temperatures can also cause the fats to solidify, blocking the drainage system.
Plus, having more people in our houses means there is more pressure put on our drains and who knows what some guests, including Father Christmas, might put down your drains without you knowing!
Although we can’t alter the weather, we can take some preventative measures to ensure that our drains are in their best condition to cope with the extra pressure put on them.
Here are some essential drain maintenance tips:
1. Ensure all gutters have been cleared of the autumn leaf drop to minimise blocked drains. Contact us for more information on our gutter cleaning service.
2. Ensure all drains have been inspected with our cctv look see service. Using this, we can assess if there are any cracks or damage to the drain that needs to be fixed.
3. Our cctv drain survey also detects any blocked drains which could be caused by leaves or silt washed down by previous excessive periods of rain. Our drain flushing and cleaning service can then be carried out to remove all debris and blockages.
Of course, even with the best kept drains, periods of especially heavy and prolonged rain can cause our drains to overflow. However, if you have kept up with essential planned drain maintenance this can drain away with a little time, but if you need help with a blocked drain, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week all year round.
Our priority is to help you get your lives back to normal as soon as possible as the unexpected can happen at any time, even while you’re cooking the turkey!
We are based in Redhill, Surrey but have engineers located all over Surrey, Kent, parts of London and Sussex including Croydon, Leatherhead, Reigate and Sevenoaks so we are able to attend your emergency quickly.