Domestic and Commercial Drain Unblocking.
From persistent bad odours to severe flooding, blocked drains can be a real problem in both domestic and commercial properties. If they’re not dealt with quickly, drains that are cracked, crushed or overflowing can do real damage to your home and become very costly to put right.
As with many things in life, prevention is better than cure when it comes to blocked drains in Chelmsford. To help you avoid blocked drains and the problems they cause, we’re taking a look at how you can keep your drainage system flowing freely for good.
Place waste catching devices over your plugholes
Food and hair in the pipes is one of the most common causes of blocked drains. You can stop a lot of this debris from getting into your drainage system simply by placing waste catchers over your plugholes.
These inconspicuous devices fit neatly into most sinks, showers and baths and catch much of the food waste and hair that otherwise would find its way into your pipes. Make sure you empty these waste traps on a regular basis to allow water to drain freely.
Avoid throwing wet wipes and sanitary products into the system
Wet wipes are causing an increasing number of problems for plumbers everywhere. Often flushed down the loo without a second thought, wet wipes don’t degrade in the same way as toilet paper and can hang around in your pipes for a long time.
Over the weeks, months and years, wet wipes can begin to build up in the system, restricting the flow of water and eventually causing a blockage.
You can avoid this simply by putting your wet wipes in the bin instead of down the loo. An easy solution to the wet wipe problem, this helps to remove wet wipes from the drainage network.
Talk to your partner and family about what can and can’t go in the drains
If you’re going to keep the drains in your property flowing freely, you need to ensure that everyone who lives in your home is on the same page.
Sit your partner, kids or housemates down and explain the benefits of an efficient drainage system. If that doesn’t work, tell them how much blocked drains can cost to fix.
Get problems fixed as quickly as possible
Even with the best of intentions, sometimes drains will still become blocked. If this happens in your home, you need to call out the professionals straight away and get the problem put right as quickly as possible.
Find out more about clearing blocked drains in Chelmsford, and about general drain maintenance, by taking a look around our site or calling us on 0800 999 8922 today.
