Summer heat waves are upon us! This can be good news or bad news depending on how you handle the heat. More specifically, it could be bad news depending on how your drains handle the heat.
Summer is the time for having guests over for drinks, BBQs and more. You don’t want a smelly clogged drain ruining those moments. Excessive heat will make those smells even worse so it’s good to keep an eye on your drains and pipes’ health.
Let’s go through some common drain problems that could happen in the summer and how to look out for them below.
Clogged Drains
Hosting guests can increase more waste which could affect your drains. More oil and grease, food scraps and other non-flushable items could end up down your drains. Nobody can watch everything that guests put down your drains so you may be surprised with a sudden blockage. West Sussex Drains will come out whenever you need us to in the summer – we operate 24/7 – to fix blockages where needed.
Leaky Pipes
Summer is not the time to be wasting any water and leaky pipes are a big culprit for this. Using hoses and sprinklers too much can cause stress to the pipes leading to breakage. To avoid this, look out for visible mould or mildew, musty-smelling rooms and water stains on walls or ceilings. However, if this occurs, our team are ready to get in there and fix leaky pipes before your water bills get out of control.
Slow-Draining Showers
Hot weather means more showers to keep fresh and clean. Everybody in your household having a shower after a trip to the beach could send a lot of sand down the drain. Sand and other debris could build up quicker in drains during the summer putting your shower out of action at prime time. We’re experts in unclogging showers so if this happens, give us a call.
Overgrown Plants and Trees
In the best growing conditions which summer provides, it’s likely some plants and/or trees will get overgrown and cause blockages. Growing roots can damage pipes, blocking the pipe’s flow. If you think this may have happened, our pipe lining experts can help you.
Book a Drain CCTV Survey with Us
It’s a good idea to get ready for the winter early if you’re a home, restaurant, or hotel owner. This will identify any issues you might have at your establishment and give you time to fix them before winter.
Why Should You Get Drain Maintenance Done in the Summer?
Winter weather like rainfall or even snow can cause delays to repair which is not ideal. Summer is the best time for drain maintenance. In bright and dry weather, it’s easier for our team to get in, identify the issue and start fixing it.
Make sure to contact us with any drainage or piping issues you have. We’re primed to help this summer.
