We all know how devastating it can be to have a blocked drain in your home or within your business premise. This can escalate quickly when your drain is blocked, even resulting in further damage to your drainage system.
For that reason, emergency drainage services are important, especially if your plumbing professional offers a 2-hour response time every time there is an emergency. This is especially important if you live in Essex because it has significant links with other major towns and drainage technicians understand the area so much that they can avoid heavy congestion during peak hours.
Emergency repair sometimes includes drain replacements where repair is not feasible. Drainage specialists can carry out CCTV drainage surveys to help identify and locate damages before fully committing to their drainage repair service.
This helps to ascertain whether a repair is the best solution for the drainage problem and that the proposed repair can provide the best solution for the particular issue identified. This also ensures that a drain repair is more feasible than a drain replacement and that the repair does not hinder or delay an inevitable future replacement.
If they find that your drain needs a replacement, they explain to you the problem so that you fully understand the implication of your decision before they embark on the journey to help restore your drainage system. Here as some examples of situations that may require emergency drainage repairs in Essex
Public sewer flooding
Essex has some areas that are very prone to flooding following heavy rainfall, especially in winter and autumn when leaves and debris tend to block pipes and sewers. If your sewer line has been blocked, it is advisable to treat it as an emergency and contact a drainage expert. However, if the blocked sewer is on public land or belongs to the government, you can contact the authorities responsible for the maintenance of the sewer to ensure uninterrupted sewer flow during the process.
Pavement drains blocked
Pavement and road drains are also prone to blockage. This is especially common in public spaces although it can happen in private spaces as well.
When this occurs on your private property, you need to treat it as an emergency and contact your drainage expert, as it is not only a health hazard but can also cause serious damage to the surrounding environment. On the other hand, if it happens on public land then you need to get in touch with the Essex County Council and inform them of the predicament.
Blocked private property drains
This is also another blocked property drain emergency, as you’re solely responsible for your property’s drainage system. If you notice any drainage problems on your property, then you need to contact your drainage expert or plumber immediately.
So, as a resident of Essex, you should always ensure the drains around you are in good working condition and report any drainage issues on public land to the right authorities. However, if you’re having an emergency drainage situation on your private property, you need to call your plumber immediately.
