Drainage is essential to your home. It’s the only way that water gets removed from your properly safely. Without adequate drainage your home is likely to flood, costing you thousands of dollars in damage and inconvenience.
The good news is that it doesn’t have to. By being aware of the four most common drainage problems, and solving them, you should never have to suffer from floods and the associated issues.
Blocked Drains
This is perhaps the worst type of flooding. Blocked sewer pipes prevent wastewater from your home from flowing down them. The result is it builds up and then floods into your home. Of course, you’ll have a warning, the water will disappear down the drains slowly, you may even experience a few minor clogs.
It’s best to deal with this type of issue as soon as possible. You’ll find a pipe inspection camera is the perfect weapon. It slides through the pipes and identifies any issues, whether clogs or broken pipes. You can then remove the clog or fix the pipe to prevent a drainage issue at the worst possible time.
Overflowing Gutters
Gutters are often overlooked as they are above your house and effectively out of sight and out of mind.
However, if your gutter overflows the water will cascade down your walls. It is likely to penetrate through your walls creating damp inside your home.
Of course, the damp causes mold issues which can be bad for your health. In addition, the damp can penetrates the wood in your home, potentially causing wet rot.
The good news is that you only need a ladder and a pair of gloves to clear the gutter.
Bad Grading
The grading on your home may not have been an error on your part, its probably how you purchased the property. However, bad grading means that ground water flows toward the house instead of away from it.
This dramatically increases the likelihood of the water entering your home and flooding the downstairs or the basement.
The resolution is to re-grade your ground. This may mean bringing in the contractors to add concrete and paving or new drainage. The aim would be to ensure all the ground is angled away from your home, helping to keep t safe and dry.
Soil Saturations
If you start noticing spots on your lawn where the ground is becoming muddy then you have water clogged soil. The problem with this is that it increases the likelihood of water heading toward your home instead of aware. It can even encourage water to rise yup through your foundations.
In many cases this is a result of the soil type. You will need to get expert help to check the soil drainage and decide the best course of action to take.
Drainage doesn’t need to be an issue at home providing you are aware of the potential issues and take steps to prevent problems from occurring.
