Your Guide to Outdoor Drain Cleaning Service: Keeping Your Home Safe and Dry
Hi! Justin Wilder is my name, and I’m the owner of Wild Water Plumbing.
I want to discuss outdoor drain cleaning, a common but often overlooked problem.
If you’ve ever had a yard flood after it rained hard or if your outdoor drains have backed up on you, then you know how frustrating this can be.
So, let’s discuss what you can do to keep them flowing and your property safe from water damage.
Why Outdoor Drain Cleaning is Important
Outdoor drains are responsible for directing water away from your home and landscaping.
When these drains become clogged, everything from minor annoyances to significant water damage can occur within or around structures, such as foundations or basements flooding due to not having proper channels available for rainwater run-off during heavy downpours.
There are three reasons why regular cleanings are necessary:
- Prevents Flooding – Blocked pipes cause water to gather around homes, which leads to weakness in the foundation, resulting in basement floods.
- Protects Landscaping – Pools of stagnant rainwater kill grass, shrubs, plants etc., leaving one with an ugly looking swamp for a backyard.
- Avoids Health Risks – Stagnant waters acts sites where mosquitoes breed; also harboring bacteria that may affect people’s health adversely especially those living within such environments.
Common Causes of Outdoor Drain Blockages
Now that we know what causes blockages in outdoor drainage systems, let us look at some of these culprits:
- Leaves and Debris – Fallen leaves, twigs, dirt, etc., often find their way into our drains, particularly during autumn when trees shed most foliage.
- Tree Roots – Roots can infiltrate any part of your sewer line thereby causing stubborn jams which cannot easily be removed without professional intervention.
- Sediment Build-Up– Over time fine particles like soil settle down thereby reducing the flow rate of water through them.
- Poor Installation – If pipes were not properly laid down they might never work as expected hence leading to recurrent clogging episodes.
How to Clean Your Outdoor Drains
Now that we understand why it is necessary to keep our drainage channels clean, here’s how you can do it yourself.
Some blockages may require calling for help while others can be carried out individually. Here are a few steps:
- Clear Surface Debris – Start by removing any visible debris from the drain cover using a rake or broom.
- Flush with Water – Use a garden hosepipe to flush the drain. This will dislodge small-sized blockages and wash away accumulated sediments.
- Use a Drain Snake – For tougher clogs, inserting a drain snake into the pipe and then twisting it around helps break up or pull out the obstruction material which may include hair balls among other things blocking passage of fluids.
- Check Downspouts – Ensure that downspouts are unobstructed so rainwater drains off freely away from structures. Otherwise, backed-up gutters can cause overflow onto roofs leading to leaks in ceilings or walls due not having proper channels available for rainwater run-off during heavy downpours.
- Regular Maintenance – Make outdoor drain cleaning part of your home routine, especially during the fall when leaves tend to block them.
When To Call A Professional
Some minor jams can be cleared using basic tools but if you notice recurring blockages, pools forming around foundations or slow draining despite all efforts made then don’t hesitate calling Wild Water Plumbing because we have both equipment and skills needed to fix most complex problems associated with exterior drainage systems.
Make It Possible for the Drains to Flow All Year Round
Doing outdoor drain cleaning regularly can save you from a lot of headache in future.
By keeping your drains clear, you protect your property and guarantee that your house remains safe and comfortable.
Whenever you feel overwhelmed or need professional services which will give you peace of mind, please contact us at Wild Water Plumbing.
Should you have any questions or have experience dealing with a difficult clog before now, we would love to hear about it!
Drop them down as comments below.
Also, share this guide with someone who might benefit from it if they find it helpful, too, because clean drains lead to happy homes.