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12 Apr 2017|Drains

Posted by MyGutterGuy

Going Down The Drain, From The Gutters!

Keep Spring Out Of the Drain

The sun has finally come! Invigorating rays of sunshine are finally in abundance however, we are not the only ones excited about this. Warm weather is bringing all the plants that lost their green due to the cold back to life. The flowers are slowly opening, the grass is gleaming, and the roots from that lovely tree in your yard are starting to spread. Now is an opportune time to have your drain lines for your gutter checked! Life is always changing and challenging us so we must always do our best to stay ahead.

Mother nature can be tricky to stay ahead of. She is very unpredictable and at times just plain makes no sense. What we can count on is roots seeking out sources of nutrition. You may not have had a problem last year with your drain from your gutter, or maybe even it was just small problem that wasn’t a big concern. As spring continues on the roots from all types of plants will be fighting for every drop of water they can get. Tree roots are especially problematic. Often they will enter your drain lines through force and clog them entirely.

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Fortunately we can remove these roots if caught early enough. If allowed to continue on for to long your drain from the gutters will be clogged beyond service and will need to be replaced. Either way here at Professional Gutter & Drain LTD we are standing by to assist our community. Things to keep an eye out for would be your riser overflowing or “geysering” during a rain event, water in the basement, and mulch or dirt wash out.

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.

7 Jun 2013|Uncategorized Drains Gutters

Posted by MyGutterGuy

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It was a blessing to know that a quality company still exists that is not out to cheat the customer and delivers an excellent product and services. Also works with customers on a fixed income.God bless and thank you. I will use your service again and tell my friends.
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If you believe you have a clogged downspout drain you can easily verify your thought by testing the drain with your garden hose, this will let you know if you need drain cleaning. If the drain is 100% clogged then it shouldn’t take long before you see water start to back up and overflow out of the top of the drain.

If your drain is partially blocked then you might see a trickle of water out of the exit of the pipe and some overflowing at the top of the drain. Because a garden hose is usually the only thing you can test with and it will only provide a limited flow of water into the drain there is another possibility. Your drain may be partially blocked and not overflow except for in the instance of a heavy rain that can put a higher volume of water into your drain system then what was possible with a standard garden hose. If you suspect this is your problem the only way to know for sure is to have a drain camera inspection completed or be lucky enough to be in the right place watching the drain the next time you get a heavy down pour. We specialize in exterior drains only, therefore we have the heavy duty equipment necessary to trench through tough terrain including roots.

17 May 2013|Uncategorized

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Drain Snake

“Roger and Dave were great to work with and did a good job on my repairs. I will definitely recommend your company to anyone.” John L (Canal Winchester, OH)

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We offer several different downspout drain sizes depending on how much water flow there will be on your home’s gutter system.

It does not matter if you have a poured concrete foundation, block crawl space or stone foundation, water is the number one enemy to any type of foundation. Water infiltration through basement walls, poor gutters, bad drainage and subsurface water all lead to leaky, wet basements and crawlspaces. By stopping this water infiltration you will be protecting the value of your home and your health.

Downspout drains are a very important part of the storm water drainage system on your home or business. These downspout drains are responsible for taking the water from your roof, gutters, and downspouts out away from the foundation. If water continues to saturate your foundation and surrounding soil, very expensive repairs may be a short few years down the road. Excessive moisture around the foundation promotes settling, termite infiltration, landscape damage, mold, mildew, pressure on foundation walls, and many other costly problems.

Home builders often use 3″ thin wall pipe and cheap fittings during initial construction for the downspout drains. We offer a couple options for a higher quality pipe and fittings. Another problem that we often run into is that the downspout drains are installed before the dirt around the newly dug foundation has settled. This causes the downspout drains to separate from the downspouts only a few years after construction.

Another problem that we run into is that the home builders will tie to many down spouts into one 3″ pipe. This creates a volume issue and during periods of heavy rain the drain will overflow next to the foundation. There is also the problem of companies using cheap styrene 90 degree elbows and T fittings instead of wye fittings in an effort to save pennies per fitting so they can keep the prices more attractive to builders. These cheap fittings often crack very easily and don’t allow the water to flow efficiently, in addition to making it nearly impossible for successful routine drain cleaning maintenance. We use only the best materials available.

We specialize in retro fitting and replacing downspout drain systems onto properties that have been established for many years after initial construction. Our crews are familiar with the additional challenges of working around existing landscaping and on established lawns. When replacing your under ground drain system we recommend using 4″ drain pipe. We only install high quality fittings to help solve the many problems that are created by using low quality or undersized products.