Living in a large city like London has its fair share of problems. The traffic noise and the hubbub of the big city are not to everyone’s liking.

There is a problem in big cities that people face in that needs prompt action – blocked drainage. Because the sewer systems in cites like London work to near capacity, they can quickly become blocked. Blockages caused by solidified fats, non-disposable items and collapses are commonplace in London.

At the first sign of blocked drainage in London, you need to call a drainage engineer who will visit your home and assess the problem. If you leave a drain blockage, the likelihood is the problem will only get worse and cause further problems, such as sewage entering your home.

Drainage experts in London have all the necessary tools at their disposal to unblock your drains, as the waste can flow freely again. Some of the services they provide include:

• Drain jetting
• CCTV surveys
• Root cutting
• Drain lining
• Replacement of damaged sections of drain
• Descaling of pipes

Many drainage problems are caused by blockages in the drain and can be solved easily by drain jetting. But what happens when a drainage company jet your drain, but the problem still exists?

Perhaps the next course of action for a drainage company after drain jetting, is for the drainage company to perform a CCTV survey of the drain. Using a flexible rod with a camera attachment the drainage engineer can look into your drainage pipe in real time. And can then diagnose the blockage issue.

Common causes of drain blockage that cannot be removed by drain jetting include:

• Root intrusion in the pipe
• A clog/item in the drain that cannot be removed by jetting because it is jammed
• Drain collapse
• A drain that is severely scaled

All these issues can be dealt with by a drainage company as they have many methods to remove a blockage or repair a pipe. Roots can be removed using a spinning root cutter and then the pipe relined, a jammed item or a drain collapse may require excavation to replace the damaged section of drain or remove the jammed item. And a drain that is severely scaled can be descaled using specialist descaling equipment.

We brought you news earlier in the week of the plans to build a new ‘super sewer’ in London to stop excess rainfall discharge pollution entering the River Thames. Well now more detailed plans have been revealed as part of a public consultation that is expected to last another 13 weeks.

The ‘super sewer’ will follow the route of the capital’s river and will run for 20 miles from the west of London to the east. The ‘super sewer’ also called ‘The Thames Tunnel’ will closely follow the contours of the river at a depth of around 75 metres. The route to the east of Tower Bridge is yet to be decided, with the tunnel expected to follow one of three proposed routes.

At the moment, raw sewage is released into the Thames at least once every week due to rainfall levels. The Chief Executive of Thames Water, Martin Baggs stated:

“Allowing sewage to continue to overflow into the river at the current frequency is unacceptable.

“This causes significant environmental damage – killing fish, polluting the river for those who wish to use and enjoy it and affecting the wellbeing of our capital.”

It is hoped that London drainage problems will be alleviate when construction is completed in 2020.

No matter whether you are a home or business owner based in London, there is no job too big or too small for the drain maintenance experts.

If you have need of a company that deals with damaged and blocked drains and knows what they are doing then do not hesitate to give them a call today.

They can fix and reline any damaged drains that are causing problems in both factories and office buildings alike. A team of engineers is always on hand to determine the cause of any blockage or plan the repair of drainage systems.

When it comes to pipes and extensive networks underground, often interlinked with expensive and dangerous equipment, it is very difficult for the average person to deal with. Plus, when you try these kinds of things yourself, you always run the risk of exasperating the situation.

Make sure you only get advice from drainage specialists in London who know what they are talking about. Then you will be sure to find out the best way to repair the drains and the timescale involved.
Sometimes the issue can be dealt with immediately, while on other occasions specialist equipment may be needed to take on the project.

If you live in a hard water area such as London, scale can cause serious problems to your drainage pipes. Drainage pipes can quickly accumulate a large amount of scale, especially if the pipes are old and the surface provides a suitable medium for the scale to build up.

If you notice the waste water is being carried more slowly when you empty the sink, this could be indicative of scaled pipes. Scale can reduce the internal diameter of the pipe, so on occasions the pipes may need to be descaled. Descaling of pipes is not a difficult job, but needs to be carried out by drainage professionals in the city where you live. They will first conduct a CCTV survey to find out the extent of the scale and then use a descaling machine which cuts the scale from the inside of the pipe restoring it to its previous internal diameter.

If you haven’t had the drainage pipes that lead form your home checked recently, it is a good idea to give them a once-over. You drainage company will be able to determine if there is a problem and will offer a cost-effective solution.