Over years of use the pipes that take the waste material away from your home can develop deposits called scale. Scale can cause many problems to the smooth functioning of the pipe because the diameter of the pipe may be reduced and there is more chance that a future blockage may occur.

You can remove the scale that collects in your drainage pipes by calling a professional drain cleaning company who will use equipment called an electro-mechanical de-scaling machine. The machine is fitted with a rotating attachment that is the same diameter as the pipe and is then fed into the pipe in question. The scale is mechanically removed from the inner pipe surface and can then either be removed from the pipe work system at an access cover or jetted through the system using a high-pressure water jet.

Companies that offer a de-scaling service usually offer some form of guarantee after the work has been carried out. If you have a guarantee you will be able to relax in the thought that any future issues will be dealt with quickly and efficiently by the same drainage company.