Why a plunger is no good for that blocked drain
Saturday, June 27th, 2009A common problem:
For the London homeowner, a blocked drain is a common occurrence. A simple block caused by food bits or excess grease, can probably be fixed with a plunger and a strong arm or some vile smelling drain solution. However these quick fix solutions only lead to prolonging the inevitable, that is, a major drain clog. And no number of common cleaning remedies will do the job when the blocked drain gets this bad. Serious problems such as drain malfunctions, or the build up of foreign objects, require professional attention.
Need for professionals:
Take removal of foreign objects for instance. This can only be done by “jetting”. This is a recently developed technology that makes use of water forced through a nozzle at high pressure. This method is guaranteed to expel even the most stubborn drain clogs, be it common house sewage or otherwise. Most professional services now offer drain jetting in London.
Preventative measures:
Public sewer maintenance is a big issue and for such big problems, precautionary measures are a priority. Public departments in London make use of CCTV surveys to conduct checks in the sewage lines on a regular basis. For a regular homeowner this may seem a bit farfetched. However it is an effective way to see what is going on inside the drain. At the end of the operation you receive a detailed report consisting of video footage as well as still images.
No drain on your wallet:
Services such as those mentioned above are much more feasible than one would imagine. Following up with the appropriate maintenance procedures ensures that you save hundreds of pounds that would otherwise be used for emergency drain repairs.




