Drain Maintenance London

After a blockage is cleared, it is easy to think the problem is solved. However, the conditions that caused it are often still there. Grease, roots, scale and silt build up slowly, so a one-off emergency is usually the visible end of a longer process.

Regular maintenance catches that build-up early. A quick clean costs less effort than an excavation later. Our article on whether drain maintenance matters sets out the case.

Drain guards over plug holes stop hair and food waste washing down sinks. That is a common household cause of blockages. Boiling water down the kitchen drain each week helps stop oil and fat building up, provided your pipes are metal or suitable plastic.

Waste disposal units need a proper rinse-out each month. Choose gentle drain cleaners, because caustic products can damage older pipes. If you wash pets in the bath, put a drain guard over the plug hole to catch fur.

Watch for warning signs. Leaves around outside gullies and strong smells from sink drains mean a drain is not flowing freely. Read why drain cleaning is important for more on spotting trouble.

Frequency depends on use. Busy commercial kitchens and properties with mature trees nearby usually need visits more often than a quiet household. Clearing hair and waste from plug holes yourself, ideally daily, prevents many bathroom drain problems.

We offer drain maintenance in Enfield, drain cleaning in Cheshunt and drain care in Potters Bar. Send the online enquiry form and we can suggest a schedule.

A drain that serves only your property, up to the boundary, is usually your responsibility. Since 1 October 2011, most shared drains and private sewers outside the boundary belong to the water company. Check with your water company if you are unsure.

If you cannot tell where the boundary sits, send the enquiry form. We can help you work out who should deal with the problem before you spend money.