The Benefits of Regular Drain Maintenance
Why regular drain maintenance saves London and Essex property owners time, money and stress. Advice from Rapid Drainage Services.
Drains are easy to ignore until they stop working. A bit of regular attention keeps them flowing and helps you avoid the disruption of an unexpected blockage.
Fewer surprise blockages
Most blocked drains do not happen overnight. Fat, wipes, hair and silt build up gradually inside the pipe until the flow is restricted enough to cause a backup. Scheduling regular high pressure jetting or a drain descaling visit removes this build up before it becomes a problem, so you are far less likely to be caught out at an inconvenient moment.
This is especially useful for landlords and commercial property managers, where a blocked drain can mean a call out at the worst possible time, such as during a tenancy changeover or a busy trading period.
Lower long term costs
A short jetting session to clear grease or scale is far less disruptive than dealing with a full blockage, a burst pipe, or water damage inside a property. Regular maintenance is generally the more cost effective route, because it deals with small issues before they grow into larger repair jobs.
Better understanding of your system
A CCTV drain survey carried out as part of a maintenance visit gives you a clear picture of the condition of your pipework. This means you can plan any repairs in advance, rather than reacting to a collapse or a persistent blockage without knowing the cause.
What a maintenance visit typically includes
A thorough visit usually combines a few different techniques depending on what your drains need.
- High pressure jetting to clear debris and grease from pipe walls
- Drain descaling for pipes affected by limescale or scale build up
- CCTV drain survey to check the condition of the pipework
- Pump service checks where a property relies on a pumped drainage system
Getting started
If it has been some time since your drains were last checked, or you cannot remember the last time anyone looked at them, it is worth arranging an inspection. Rapid Drainage Services covers London and Essex and offers 24 hour emergency call outs as well as planned maintenance, so you can choose the option that suits your property. Call 020 3488 6280 or email info@rdrainage.co.uk to arrange a visit.