Preventative Drain Maintenance and Your Home

It’s that time of year again! Here at Professional Gutter & Drain we specialize in drain repair in Columbus Ohio. We have a few important tips for all homeowners to protect your home from the up and coming winter freeze.

Have your underground drain lines snaked, cleaned prior to the freeze. This is especially important due to the build up of debris inside your underground drainage system. Debris can include: shingle grit, dirt, leaves, sticks, and the occasional critter that has worked its way into your drainage system.
If you do not want to pay a service provider to come and snake out your drains, then we would at least recommend flushing out your drains with a garden hose. Be sure to let the water run for at least 20 minutes to help flush out any debris.
If you know that your underground drain lines are in need of replacement do not wait till the spring to get them fixed! Most service providers are still working during the coldest months of the year, and are eagerly looking to keep their workers busy. Before the water begins backing up into your basement, call a local service provider near you to come and give you an estimate for replacement.

If you have lived in your home for several years, and have never had your drains snaked, or camera inspected, this is a good indication that you will need to have them maintained soon. In many instances, homeowners call us before it’s too late and once drain lines become in-serviceable then it is time for replacement which could cost you. Drain lines are an important function to the overall health of your home and non-functioning drains can cause foundation issues, and much more.

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have! Thanks for reading!

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20 Dec 2016|Uncategorized Drains

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Is my sump-pump running too much?

Holiday Checklist

Now that winter has arrived we are all busy running about. Holiday shopping has us running around. Holiday meals have us running around. In-laws are coming in town, better run around and get this house spotless! Will all this running around we can feel overwhelmed and overworked. Fortunately we will soon be able to relax and recover. Unfortunately not everything that runs constantly can fix itself. Snow and ice melting is going to make your sump-pump work to keep your basement dry. Tis the season to check your drain lines!

Drain Line Inspection

Checking your drain lines can help ensure your sump-pump won’t get overworked this holiday season. If the ice and snow melting off your home is unable to flow through the drain lines it can cause serious problems. One thing we don’t need this holiday is a costly replacement. Here at Professional Gutter and Drain LTD. we recommend having your drain lines checked for any issues to better prepare you for the long cold months ahead. Checking your Drain Lines can help avoid burning out your sump-pump and will help prevent moisture from getting in your basement.

9 Dec 2016|Uncategorized Drains

Posted by MyGutterGuy

Underground Drain Lines

Buried and Forgotten

As we prepare for the long cold months ahead we begin to look up. Falling snow illuminated by bright and colorful holiday lights. It is a wonderful sight to behold and helps fill us all with holiday cheer. With so much to do during this time of the year from buying gifts to making travel plans it is hard to remember the little things, like your underground drain lines. Throughout the year we all can see the importance of underground drain lines. Helping keep your basement dry and helping to protect the very foundation of your home. Now that winter has come we tend to forget about our underground drain lines. So before we kick back by the fire make sure you are ready for winter.

What To Look Out For In Your Drain Lines

Ice forming inside the underground drain lines can potentially pose a problem. How does this happen though? What can I do to prevent this? Well the first step in any good method is observation. Take some time and examine the exterior of your home. Have you noticed any water backing up? Can you find evidence water is draining out of your curb hole, or in some cases to the respective exit points? Do you hear the sump-pump running excessively? Have you noticed any moisture in the basement? These could all be signs of a problem. If you don’t know what you are looking for or aren’t very handy we can perform a drain service for you. Allowing a professional to examine the drain lines will give you peace of mind.

Being pro-active with your drain lines will ultimately be your best bet. Throughout the winter the ground will become frozen and harder to dig through, making repairs more difficult. So making sure you examine your drain lines for any negative pitch, low points or “bellies”, and blockages will help keep your lines from freezing during the winter. One small thing you can do is keep your curb clear where the water exits. Snow plows and snow fall in general will often block these exit points causing water to build up in the line and freeze. Just a simple drain service can help determine if you are ready for winter.

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