Tips to Avoid Blocked Drains

A blocked drain can cause havoc, causing bad smells and potential flood damage, and should be avoided at all costs. At First Express Maintenance we appreciate how devastating the effects of a blocked drain are for both commercial and domestic settings. Therefore, to reduce the chance of blocked drains London, here are some key tips from the team at First Express Maintenance to lessen the risk of a blocked drain occurring.

Our team deal with blocked drains on a daily basis, and due to our years of experience and knowledge in the field, we can offer our customers some advice on how to keep their drains block free.

Step One: Check Manhole Covers

To reduce the chance of a block occurring in your drains, it is strongly advised that you check your manholes and drainage covers to see if the drains are running freely. Outside drains are prone to blockages due to a build-up of leaves and garden debris. If the drains are running slow, this could be the first sign of a blockage forming and should be dealt with quickly.

Step Two: Drain Guards

You can buy drain guards which cover outside drains and gullies to prevent garden debris from falling down the drain and causing a blockage.

A blocked drain could cause untold damage, and in some instances excavation is needed to resolve the problem. If this happens your garden could become ruined, leaving it hard to restore.

You may also want to consider using a professional and independent service which focuses on the design and landscaping of gardens, to keep each aspect of your outside area in pristine condition. With attentive garden maintenance Windsor, you’ll be able to restore the damage sustained to your garden.

If you would like more information of how to keep your drains block free, then contact First Express Maintenance today. We can offer an array of services, tailored to remove and reduce your blocked drains London. Phone us on 020 8979 5444 for more information, or contact us via our website.

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Modern Technology Used For Blocked Drains in London

When you have a blocked drain, whether it is in a commercial or domestic setting, you will need a reliable professional to solve the problem. Our skilled and experienced team at First Express Maintenance have experience in using the latest equipment and technology in order to fix your blocked drains London as quickly and as effectively as possible. As professionals who unblock drains, we understand the disastrous effects that a blocked drain can have – whether it is flooding or foul sewage smells.

We pride ourselves on providing a high standard of service for each of our valued customers. To help us achieve this high quality our engineers are equipped with the latest technology which ensures that the problem is resolved fast.

CCTV Cameras

CCTV cameras are a fast way to inspect the drains, find the problem and ascertain the best route of action to remove the blockage. You will find that with our skilled team of engineers and latest equipment, we will resolve your blocked drain problem quickly with minimal disruption caused to your day.

The Pressure Water Washer

At First Express Maintenance we commonly use our pressure water washer which ejects water at high speed. This is achieved as the water is pressurised inside the unit and released at high pressure. The mixture of high pressure and water means that the blockage in your drain is removed without damaging your drainage system.

Electric Drain Pumps

If your blocked drain has caused flooding, then you will need a specialist to use the appropriate equipment to resolve the effects of a blocked drain. For flooding solutions, we have an electronic drain pump. This piece of high tech equipment allows us to remove any excess water and dispose of it safely.

If you want your blocked drains London resolved properly and efficiently then you will need to call a reliable and professional engineer out to resolve the problem. At First Express Maintenance we pride ourselves on our quality and reputable service. If you have a blocked drain, then contact First Express Maintenance on 020 8979 5444 for an effective solution to your drain problem.

The Risks of Dealing with Blocked Drains Yourself

With the warm weather just around the corner, many of us will be looking forward to spending time out in the garden, relaxing and providing some much needed TLC to the flowerbeds. The last thing we want to experience whilst outside enjoying the limited summer sun is a foul smell coming from the drainage systems. Unfortunately though, if such areas of a property aren’t maintained correctly, this is likely to happen through blocked drains London, which in themselves have serious implications if they’re not dealt with.

A blocked drain is something which most people will inevitably believe they can clear themselves – and whilst this may be true of the drainage system within a property, a blocked outside drain, if not cleared correctly can be extremely dangerous. Here at First Express Maintenance, we’re all too aware of the risks of dealing with blocked drains yourself and outlined below are a few of the risks and dangers involved with such a task.

Unfortunately, there’s no guaranteeing what is causing the blockage – it can range from winter vegetation which has been swept away in the onslaught of rain, roots from nearby trees spreading into the pipe work, through to waste products.

If you don’t know what you’re dealing with, then the method you use to unblock the drain could be fruitless, and could cause further risks including damage to the drainage system or surrounding areas.

Dealing with blocked drains yourself doesn’t just mean you run the risk of causing further damage or spending fruitless hours trying different methods – it can also have health implications if the right precautions aren’t taken before tackling the issue.

Therefore, if you are currently suffering from blocked drains London, instead of risking causing either further damage to the drainage system or injuring yourself, why not call us here at First Express Maintenance? We have the experience, technology and know-how to effectively and efficiently clear all blockages first time.

Professional London Drain Cleaners

Blocked drains can be the ultimate nightmare for homeowners and businesses alike. With the foul smell and inconvenience that a blocked drain causes, it is surprising how many people do not consider a drain cleaning service to maintain their drains. Our extensive services here at First Express Maintenance provide thorough cleaning for your drains, which has the key advantage of lessening the likelihood of a blocked drain occurring. Do not become a victim of blocked drains anymore, with our drain cleaning services you can eradicate the probability of a blocked drain ruining the stress-free progression of your day. We provide a reliable and extensive service for your blocked drains London.

Our team are highly trained and when cleaning out your drains, they perform the task to impeccable standards, helped by our range of equipment. We have highly pressurised washers which, due to the high force at which the water is travelling at, eradicate any build-up of waste within your drains. If this is done regularly enough, then your drains really shouldn’t have the opportunity to become blocked.

In the case that you do have a blocked drain, then our CCTV Cameras are called upon to assess the situation down in your drains. This is a fantastic and innovative piece of equipment which allows us to locate the problem without doing any unnecessary work that could damage your drainage system further. By finding the source of your problem with our CCTV Cameras, we can quickly and effectively solve the issue with limited disruption to your daily lives.

We genuinely believe that our cleaning service really can improve your day. Don’t become bogged down by a blocked drain that could have been avoided with the right maintenance. To avoid disruption to your busy lives, get in touch with our team today on 020 8979 5444 for a service that is professional and reliable. Prevent any blocked drains London from occurring and call in the experts.

Common Causes of Blocked Drains in London

Monday mornings are never going to be anyone’s favourite time of the week. The way your Monday morning plays out is usually a good indication as to how the rest of the week will fall, so it’s understandable that you’ll want to get off to the best possible start. Unfortunately, for some of the households throughout Chelsea, Hammersmith, Islington, Highbury and all over London, Monday will get off to a bad start due to blocked drains London.

Despite being something that we all rely heavily on both inside and outside of our properties, drains are also something which we give little attention to.

When washing up, few of us will think twice about allowing waste food to wash down the plug hole, nor will many of us consider the implications of draining away grease or cooking fats down the sink. However, these are two of the main causes for blocked drains occurring within a property.

Other common causes of blocked drains include hair or garden debris getting caught in the system, adult and infant sanitary products and would you believe it, toys too.

This is because drains are susceptible to becoming blocked – usually due to roots of nearby plants/trees or winter vegetation which hasn’t been cleaned up and instead has been left to be swept away by the wet weather.

Fortunately here at First Express Maintenance whether you’re suffering from a blocked drain inside or outside your property, we’re able to clear it for you, using the latest technology available. Using state of the art CCTV technology, we’re able to find the cause of the problem, before treating it.

Blocked drains London can cause substantial damage to a property if left untreated for too long. So if you’ve just witnessed your drains struggling to dispose of the water, give our trained technicians a call and let First Express Maintenance restore your drains to their former glory.

Dealing with Blocked Drains in London

A blocked drain is every home owner’s nightmare; not only is it inconvenient and accompanied with a usually foul smell, fitting a repair into your working schedule can be horrendous. Do you find the extra money to have an emergency call out from a plumber you “think” is ok, have a go at it yourself, or try and live with the problem until you can find time during the week? Dealing with the nightmare of blocked drains London can be simple if you come to us, here at First Express Maintenance.

First Express Maintenance appreciates the disruption that a blocked drain can bring into your life. Dealing with blocked drains yourself however can potentially lead to further damage that will then lead to heightened costs if you are not a professional. It can also put your safety at risk.

Remove the stress of a blocked drain by calling in the experts to sort it out at a time that is convenient for you. At First Express Maintenance we provide a comprehensive service that limits any inconvenience.  We are fully trained to deal with all plumbing dilemmas and as such provide all of our customers with a five year guarantee on any work that we carry out. This ensures that you have peace of mind that all of our work is carried out to an extremely high standard.

Emergency call out charges can make anyone clutch wearily to their purse or wallet, but with us at First Express Maintenance you know exactly what you are getting and for what price. We have a set price per half an hour and if there are any extra unavoidable costs involved, we will inform you straight away. Nobody likes guessing the price of a potentially high bill; with us you don’t have to.

We provide a service that is convenient and straight to the point. Our service is fast, efficient and guaranteed. Don’t waste any of your valuable time and phone us today to sort out your blocked drains London. We provide a reliable service that can fix any of your blocked drains or plumbing dilemmas.