Archive for June, 2010

Drain repairs in London

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

If you are a homeowner, you are responsible for all the drains that are on your property. This means that if you have a long garden, there could be huge lengths drains that you need to make sure are in good working order. Drains can become blocked and you may need to use a professional drain repair company in London to fix any issue you have.

If you live in London and have a damaged drain, it will need to be repaired quickly and efficiently. Drain repair companies in London can be the perfect solution to your problems. They will assess the problem that you have and then suggest a suitable remedy. Using CCTV survey equipment, they will be able to pinpoint the problem area and make the repair.

Some drain repairs can be made without the need for digging. The drain repair company will insert a liner into the drainage pipe at the correct location. The liner is usually blown into place using compressed air. This is coated with epoxy resin which sets quickly and the broken section of the pipe is sealed. Drain lining is a quick and easy way of solving broken drainage pipes without the need for digging.

Patio drainage problems

Wednesday, June 30th, 2010

We all love sitting on our patio when the weather is hot. And this year ten UK has seen some really good weather. One of the problems with patios however is that leaf, dust and dirt debris can accumulate on the patio when blown by the wind. This would otherwise mulch down into the soil. In many instances this garden debris can then block any drains in the surrounding area. To keep patios looking good, most homeowners also hose them down to remove this dust and dirt, which further exacerbates the problem as this debris is then washed down the drain.

Blocked drains can be caused by an accumulation of garden debris. When the debris enters the drain, it is not easily washed away and when it accumulates, the drain is easily blocked. Prevention is always better than cure so fitting drain covers over your drains on a patio area is a great idea. These can stop leaves and other garden debris from getting into your drains and hence prevent drain blockages.

If you have a blocked drain that is caused by garden debris, a drain cleaning company can remove the blockage by jetting the drain with a high pressure jet of water. This is quite a quick and simple task and is an effective way to unblock the drain.

The most common causes of drain blockages

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Most drain blockages can be solved really quickly by drain cleaning experts with the help of drain jetting equipment. Drain blockages can be caused by many things, with the general public the major cause of blockages. They don’t seem to understand that the drainage system is not a waste disposal unit and cannot handle all types of waste.

The three most common causes of blocked drains are:

• Grease and fats poured down the sink
• Sanitary towels and nappies flushed down the toilet
• Garden debris and general waste entering the drains outside your home

Most people are not aware that these things can block a drain until they have a blockage themselves. And, not only is this the hard way to learn it’s quite an expensive way too. By being careful about what you put into your drainage system, you can reduce the amount of times that you will need to call a specialist drain cleaning company.

If you do have a blocked drain, your drain cleaning company will jet the drainage system to remove the blockage. This involves directing a jet of water at high pressure into the drain and breaking up any blockage that may be causing the problem.

Root problems in sewer pipes

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Roots are one of the main reasons that drains become blocked. They find their way into the drainage system through the gaps between poorly fitting pipes and can quickly multiply causing a drain blockage.

Blocked drains in London caused by root intrusion are a common daily occurrence for the professional drain maintenance experts. They have to deal with thousands of problems caused by roots every year. Because of this, they have developed specialist root removal techniques so that roots can be cut back without messy or expensive digging.

If the sewerage pipes underneath your garden need to be replaced completely, it can be a messy job. However if the problem is just caused by root intrusion, the drain maintenance experts can use water propelled root cutting equipment, which cuts the roots back and restores the pipes diameter. They can then conduct a CCTV survey to locate the damaged section where the roots have entered the pipe and perform a liner repair, so the roots do not work their way into the drainage system again.
With the advanced technology that drain maintenance experts have at hand today, the need for digging is greatly reduced.

Drain de-scaling in hard water areas like London

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Most people decorate their homes on a regular basis. They might even have a new bathroom or a kitchen; however they rarely pay any attention to their drains until they have a problem. We use the drains from our home every time we turn on a tap, every time we go to the toilet and when we turn on the dishwasher or the washing machine. So we should really make sure that they are in good working order.

If you use a drain maintenance company, they will be able to do a complete survey of your drainage system and suggest a suitable course of action if a problem is found. In hard water areas such as London, the problem is worsened because scale can build up in the drainage pipes and cause problems with waste flow. The drain maintenance company will be able to determine if your drainage pipes are scaled and will be able to remove the scale if it is thought to be warranted.

Drainage pipes that are heavily scaled will be reduced in diameter and waste can easily become trapped on the rough inner surfaces of the pipe. Your drain maintenance company will use a specialist electro mechanical drain de-scaling machine to effectively remove all the scale and restore the integrity of your sewer pipes.