When debris builds up inside the drainage pipes the results can be disastrous for home owners. It can result in dirty water backing up into sinks, baths and toilets, rather than flowing away through the drain pipes. General maintenance and inspection of pipework is inexpensive and prevents unpleasant surprises from occurring. Unfortunately for many people, the first time they are made aware of drain cleaning issues is when there is a major problem. If problems are caught early enough, costly repairs can often be avoided so you shouldn't leave problems to develop.
Patios and driveways are expensive to have laid and can very soon look unsightly or even start to deteriorate if nature is left to its own devices. In addition to our drain cleaning services All-Clear Drainage Ltd specialise in patio pressure washing, block paving and driveway cleaning using all the latest eco-friendly cleaning techniques and modern pressure washing machinery. Pressure washing should only be undertaken by experts, as many uneven pressure washing systems can cause expensive damage.
Early detection of problems can avoid a great deal of inconvenience and health risk (see Common causes of drain problems). Drain inspection is inexpensive, so we recommend that any property that was built over thirty years ago, especially those with trees or large shrubs anywhere near drainage routes and properties that show signs of movement such as cracks in walls, should have drainage investigated. All Clear drain clearance Amersham, are specialist drainage consultants who will inspect and repair of all variations of drains and drainage issues, as well as the laying of new drainage solutions and any general maintenance works throughout the private and commercial sectors.
If you are experiencing problems with water backing up, often accompanied by a foul smelling odour you need to take rapid action. Prevention is better than cure and having drains and sewers inspected and cleaned on a regular basis is an essential part of good property maintenance regime. Special attention should be given to the placement of trees or large shrubs close to drains, as roots will tend to seek out water and enter them via small cracks within joints. Be wary of using drain rods, as trying to rod pipework yourself with a set of ‘DIY shop drain rods', can easily compound the problem, especially if rods decouple within the soil drain as they are being fed in or drawn back.
From time to time very nearly everyone will be faced with the problem of a blocked toilet, it is a very common though often rather unpleasant matter to be dealt with, so if you are unhappy about it you should leave it to an expert. However, if you are quite happy to tackle the task, you should find it relatively simple in most cases to solve the problem of a blocked toilet. Continually flushing the toilet is only likely to result in the pan overflowing and resulting in a flood of the room. If using a plunger, press down firmly, then pull upwards slowly until you hear the water escaping down the pipe.
