Regular gutter cleaning is essential for protecting your home. Not just your roof and walls, but also your drains.
When your gutters get clogged with sticks, leaves and debris, they become ineffective at directing water away from your property. This can then lead to an overflow of water, which can damage your property in multiple ways.
In this article, our drainage company London is going to talk through why it’s so important to keep your gutters clean, to protect your drains.
When gutters get clogged the water will overflow, carrying debris into your drains. Over time, this debris can become a full-scale blockage, causing water to back up.
Blocked drains can quickly become a major problem, leading to poor water flow, unpleasant odours and even flooding around your property. Cleaning your gutters keeps debris out of your drains, allowing water to flow freely through the pipes.
If your gutters are unable to carry water away from your property, rainwater can overflow into the ground around your home. Over time, this standing water can erode the soil around the foundation which can start to cause structural issues.
The added pressure of the overflow can also damage your drains, leading to cracks or collapses which can then mean costly repairs.
Overflowing gutters can cause water to spill down the walls of your home, which can then seep into your foundations, walls and floor. This water can create a moist environment, which is a feeding ground for mould and mildew.
By ensuring your gutters are regularly cleaned, you can eliminate the chances of water pooling, protecting your drains and home from mould and mildew.
Whether you want your gutters cleaned or a blocked drain fixed, get in touch. We offer a range of gutter and drain services, protecting your home from standing water, smelly sewage and drain blockages.
Regardless of the drainage problem you find yourself dealing with, our team of drainage engineers have the experience and knowledge needed to locate the cause of your emergency. We’ll find a solution there and then, no fuss.
A drainage system is a series of channels that carry excess water away from humans, animals, or plants. There are two main types in UK homes: