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12 Apr 2017|Drains

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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.

14 Dec 2016|Uncategorized

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SDR 35 Vs. Schedule 40: The Give and Take

Downspout Drain Lines: SDR 35 or Schedule 40?

Should I use SDR 35 or Schedule 40 for my underground downspout and sump-pump drain lines? This question has been asked more then a few times and in this short article we will go over which should be used. Initially Schedule 40 looks better on paper. All around it is stronger, harder to crush. Should this not be the obvious choice? I mean when it comes down to it you always want to pick the stronger material, right? In order to answer that question we must first look at what strength means in this context and how it applies. Hold your conclusions until the end and lets get into it.

The Strength of Flexibility

When we think of strength we usually go right to the core of what strength is, which can take more punishment? While this may lead us to believe that Schedule 40 is a better choice we have to take a deeper look at the two types. SDR, or standard dimension ratio, was designed with the intent of being more flexible than Schedule 40. Compromising structural integrity for flexibility. Doing this does not seem like it would go along with what most people would want. Why would anyone want the line to have less strength? What would be the benefit? The quick answer is flexibility. Mother nature is always shifting and settling. Since these lines are installed underground they will be subject to these changes. Here is where the flexibility of SDR outweighs the strength of Schedule 40. SDR will bend with the shifting and settling. Having a higher flex tolerance means less breaks from the soil conditions. Schedule 40 is so rigid that in the event the ground shifts or settles this pipe has no give. It will simply snap or break from the pressure. In the winter Schedule 40 also becomes more brittle from being outside. After a few seasons the weather alone will have compromised the structural integrity of the schedule 40 pipe.

To the Victor Goes the Spoils

So in the long run we recommend using SDR on the exterior of your home. The flexible nature of the line will help keep the line from breaking from these adverse conditions. Additionally these lines will utilize a solvent weld or gasket to ensure the connection points are secure. Completely closing the system between the entry and exit points will help keep roots from infiltrating your line. Furthermore SDR 35 is less susceptible to the elements. When installed correctly it is one of the top choices available on the market today! So make sure you are protecting your investment with a small investment into a superior quality line.

9 Dec 2016|Uncategorized Drains

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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.

8 Jun 2016|Uncategorized Drains Gutters

Posted by MyGutterGuy

Drain Repair, Drain Installation Westerville Ohio

Your local Gutter & Drainage experts! We specialize in drain repair, drain diagnoses, drain installation, gutter repair, gutter cleaning, gutter installations, and gutter guard. At Professional Gutter & Drain we value each installation or repair as if it were our own home. We take pride in all work we perform, and all work is guaranteed!

Jan 22, 2016

Dear Professional Gutter and Drain,

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your work. The lack of proper drainage to the street had been bothering me for some time. From what I can see, your company has this down to a science. The workers gave me some business cards, so I intend to pass the word around to fellow realtors. Again, exceptional job all the way around! Thank you!

Courtney R.

Thank you Courtney R.!

Your business is highly valued, and we wanted to take the time to personally thank you for being a valued customer of ours. To take the time and give us feedback on the work we perform, gives us the ability to help more customers just like you. We take all customer feedback with the upmost importance, and we will always use this feedback to continue making our service the best we can possibly make it. From all of us here at Professional Gutter & Drain, we thank you!

21 May 2013|Uncategorized Drains

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Underground drains

Underground drains,

“Priced right and Professional – I would recommend your services” Dana F

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Fixing a problem that you can’t see is a big problem for most. Because we know exterior drainage systems very well we can often make this task look easy. Years of experience in drain repair and the use of proper equipment for drain repair goes along way when it comes to getting a drain pipe cleaned or repaired.

If you are having a problem with an exterior drain give us a call so we can send the pros out and get the water to where it needs to go. Upon your request we will send a crew out on a service call to spend up to 2 man hours to trouble shoot/clean your drains, or do drain repair with our specialized equipment to determine the problem and/or fix the problem. If two man hours is not enough time to complete the required work or check the entire system we can stay longer for an additional cost. If the service call doesn’t fix the problem then we will use the knowledge gained throughout the service call to provide an accurate estimate for the additional work required to fix the problem and we will credit a portion of the service call fee toward the repairs if the customer elects to have the work preformed.

Service calls and any other additional work is always invoiced separately so you know exactly what you are getting into each step of the way. Feel free to give us a call at 614-989-3326 if you would like to request a drain service, drain repair or have any questions.

Drain Camera Inspections and drain locating

Here at Professional Gutter and Drain, have heard through the community that most national chain rooter companies only send a one man crew out with a cleaning machine. Often leaving you with more questions than they answered. Unlike many of these national chain rooter companies, we send a two-man crew with a fully equipped truck. When we find the problem, we are happy to dig and complete spot repairs when possible. We do everything possible to ensure that your drain lines are running properly and efficiently. Ultimately, what this does is ensures you the best possible price, and leaves a peace in mind that we are here to take care of you.

Our underground drain division has a “state of the art” color self leveling drain camera. We use this to inspect, trouble shoot and locate drains. We then have the ability to show the customer the problem so they can see it first hand. Many home owners like to have the “peace of mind” that their drains are clear and functioning properly. If you solely want a drain camera inspection completed on your drain system we are happy to send a crew out and upon request will DVR the inspection if you provide us with a SD card or flash drive. If you would like us to come out and mark your yard where the drains are located we can do that as well. Drain Camera inspections are set up as a service call and can be requested by simply giving us a call. Feel free to call 614-989-3326 for more information and current pricing/scheduling on our drain camera inspections.