The challenge with drains is that they’re not visible. Since they’re hidden underground, you can only hope that there’s nothing wrong with them. The typical early indications that there’s something wrong in your drainage is either water isn’t draining or you detect a foul smell.
Here’s a look at the common drainage problems and their causes:
Clogging
Clogging is a prevalent drainage system issue that has affected most property owners. You won’t notice blocked drains right away since it takes years to realize that there’s a problem. Some of the usual blockages found in pipes include fat, coffee grinds, and hair.
Open or Displaced Joints
Ground movement, which is often caused by worsening traffic levels, ground instability, and subsistence, can open or displace your pipe joints. The opening can result in wastewater leakage in the nearby areas. This is a risk of structural damage. More problems can also arise if your pipes break since they’re beginning to lose their support.
Cracks
Cracks happen because of too much wear and tear on your drain pipes. They’re usually located near the joints of the pipe, but they can also be seen deeper into the pipework. If not resolved early on, wastewater will seep into nearby areas, which results in the ground becoming weaker.
Root Invasions
Your drainage pipes might get hit by plant and tree roots deep in the ground. That’s because roots look for nutrients, oxygen, and water sources all the time.
Pipes, especially in sewers, have a lot of these. So, roots will likely enter any opening to get access to these. Roots can pass through the drainage pipe joints, or they can sometimes create holes in the pipe and pipework.
This results in wastewater seeping out or smelling a foul odour. If roots start to grow in a pipe, water flowing from the pipes can be slower because there’s a higher chance that debris will clog them.
Broken or Collapsed Parts of Your Pipe
Broken or collapsed pipes are a big drainage system problem since wastewater is not properly removed from your property. What happens is that it goes through the nearby areas. Therefore, it can cause many other issues, including flooding.
Wastewater can begin flowing to the terrain surrounding your pipe. This can result in mould or dampness on your walls or floors. A sinkhole can also be created due to the poor structure of the ground. Since water accumulates in different areas, it can likely invite pests, flies, and rats.
Conclusion
These are only the common issues with your drainage, but there could be more. We’re the experts in determining your drainage issues. We are equipped with the latest technology and tools, and we can easily spot the problem using the CCTV drain survey.
This technology allows an engineer to put a small camera in your drains. The camera is equipped with light sand designed to easily go through the ins and outs of the drainage system. It is easier to find solutions to your problem once we are certain what’s causing the issues.
We at U C Em Facilities have a trained team to do a CCTV drain survey and drain connections, replacements, connections, repairs, and installations. We utilize quality materials and equipment for all our projects. We take pride in our professionalism, politeness, and customer satisfaction.
Do not waste any more time and wait until the problem becomes unmanageable. We can assist you with whatever drainage service you need. Give us a call and set an appointment. You can also visit our website to find out more about what we can do and the other services we can provide you with.
