It has been one of the driest summers for quite a few years, with a hosepipe ban still currently in effect in the North West of England. However the weather broke last weekend with many areas seeing a substantial amount of rainfall.

When the weather is very dry, subsequent rain water will not drain effectively into the soil and will instead flow over the surface and make its way into the local sewers and drainage systems. This can mean that the drainage systems can quickly reach their maximum water carrying potential and in the worst situations cause floods.

To stop problems caused by large amounts of rainfall over a short space of time, the sewers around your home need to be kept clear of blockages and maintained correctly. And to do this, drain maintenance professionals will sometimes check the integrity of the sewer systems to find potential problems before they worsen.

Using CCTV survey equipment, the drainage professionals will look into the drainage system to look for damage to pipes or blockages that will cause problems in the future. They can then take remedial action so the drains can take away large quantities of water if the need should arise.

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