Tree roots in drains is one of the biggest causes of blockages within drain systems in the UK. A root damaged system usually leads to more severe problems. They can crack the pipes and cause severe blockages, requiring costly repairs.
Maintain Drains are a are a well established, reliable and professional drainage company based in Poole, Dorset. Assisting domestic and commercial customers, Maintain Drains have built a wealth of drainage experience and knowledge. This has helped them to serve their customers the best standard of drainage and develop new and improved drainage services. When your drains go wrong, Maintain Drains are there to pick up the pieces with a 24/7 callout service. The problems that occur with your drains are often hidden and need professional assistance, especially root ingress. This is where Maintain Drains step in to save the day.
How Do Roots Enter Your Drains
Condensation on the outer wall of the drain attracts roots looking for moisture. If the ground around the drain is disturbed it allows for easy access to outer wall of the drain. These roots can then enter your drains through fractures, cracks, pipe joints, and even through the inspection chamber walls. The majority of drains hold little resistance to tree roots, which is why root ingress in drains is a frequent problem.
Root Removal from Drains 
Maintain Drains have a wide variety of drainage techniques for root removal . If the root ingress is spotted soon and there is no major displacement to the drains, the root can be cut and the drain pipe relined. However, there will be more serious issues if the there has been major displacement or severe fracture to your drains. This may require an excavation, which is a costly procedure. This is why it is advised to sort any root ingress quickly and efficiently. Luckily, root ingress is usually covered under home insurance.
Diagnosing The Root Ingress Problem
When you notice you drains aren’t working properly, it is often very difficult to identify the problem without professional help. Maintain Drains have been diagnosing drainage problems for years and can identify your problem quickly, accurately and cost effectively. Maintain Drains use the latest technology to identify issues with a drainage system.
A CCTV Drainage Survey is regularly used to spot issues. The CCTV survey gives the expert engineers at Maintain Drains a full picture of your system and is one of the best ways of identifying problems. They will provide you with a full report including photos of the damage, video footage and a plan showing the location of the needed repairs. Not only do CCTV surveys identify root ingress, they can also show rats in your drains, collapsed pipes and other hidden problems in your drainage system.
Buying a new house? Most surveyors would recommend a pre-purchase drainage survey to inspect the drains of your potential home, just in case there is a root ingress problem or another problem within your drains.
Maintain Drains are available 24 hours a day to sort your problems. The family run business was established in 2006 and has served a range of commercial and domestic clients throughout this time. Aside from root removal, Maintain Drains are experts in other drainage services such as drain jetting, pitch fibre repairs, planned maintenance and much more. Speak to one of their friendly engineers and get a free quote on drainage services, just call: 01202 300040
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