Drains are the forgotten part of your home that’s never taken care of as well as other fixtures and fittings of your home. It’s the least glamorous too so it’s easy to see why it can be neglected. However, if you keep your drains in perfect condition it will help when the rainy seasons come. Even if you’re nowhere near an area that’s at risk of flooding you will be able to keep your drains from overflowing if you’ve made some repairs, if required. You can also make sure there are no drains that require unblocking prior to the rains.
Any checks for minor blockages are simple enough.
Simply watch how the water goes down the drain in showers, baths and kitchen sinks. These areas are the culprits for some hair, food, soap and other stuffs that get caught in the drain. Use vinegar and bicarbonate on soda or a plunger to clear the blockage and invest in a drain cover so it catches hair and foodstuffs in both your bathroom and kitchen.
Do you have any repairs that require attention?
Look out for cracks and minor damaged areas it may not be feel particularly significant right now, but it could be after a heavy downpour. Do something about it now before it becomes more serious. Heavy rain can exert a lot of pressure on roofs and guttering, if it’s damaged then this can make things much worth and make the structure much more delicate.
Professional servicing and sinking foundations.
If there’s been heavy rain in the past and in carrying out inspections you’ve noticed sinking in your foundations, then it’s time to do something about it before it gets worse. Get a professional team in to deal with any foundational repairs and we can then come and help with any drainage unblocking or repairs so you’ll have house that’s ready and prepared against the onslaught of the rainy season.
Sump pumps and being prepared.
Keep your drainage, your guttering outside in good condition and check for cracks, sinking foundations and any other leakages that could lead to something more serious. You could also try investing in a sump pump. This can help remove water from your home if it’s been subjected to flooding from a burst riverbank. This helps to gather water from your home and will drain it away. A quality sump pump can be purchased from all good plumbing supply store either online or off.
No matter how much you do to protect yourself from flooding, in some cases it will happen unfortunately, and when it does. it helps to be prepared. A sump pump will probably offer you the best protection from damage by helping you to drain the water away as soon as it’s over.
East of Scotland Drainage, first class drainage services for drain unblocking and servicing
Don’t allow your home to be unprepared for the rain and storms. If you think your drains are an issue, or perhaps your outside guttering is becoming problematic, then please get in touch with us here at East of Scotland Drainage. It’s far better to address it now, so if you are faced with potential storms and rain that could result in flooding, you’ll be prepared.