After heavy rainfall or snowfall it’s not uncommon to see areas of flooding, but what can you do to prepare for this?
A problem we face every year over autumn and winter is flooding due to bad weather, Metro Rod Birmingham know how disruptive this can be so we want to ensure you are as well prepared as possible. After heavy rain, a storm or a lot of snow our drains will be under more stress to drain away the extra water and when these drains aren’t properly looked after and maintained, that is when we start to see flooding.
If you want to minimise the effects of flooding on your property follow this simple advice which should help you through the rainy months.
Clearing Blocked Drains
By keeping leaves, debris, snow and ice away from drains you will be making it a lot easier for the water to drain away as you will be reducing the chances of obstruction and clogging of the drain. If your drains are easy to access you can reach in and pull out any debris or clumps of leaves that might have fallen in to clear the blockages. If this is not possible you might need help from Metro Rod Birmingham who have the equipped needed to fully clear the drain. Other than this, you can regularly rake up the fallen leaves and debris into piles away from the drains and dispose of it to ensure it does not make its way into the drains.
In winter especially, snow and ice may form on the top of your drains causing them to become blocked. As the ice and snow melts around the drain it will struggle to drain away and as there might be a lot of it you may experience localised flooding. You should try and remove the ice and snow from the top of your drains.
Assess the Flood Risk
No matter where you live it’s a good idea to know the flood risk as this could be the difference between a prepared and protected property and a damaged one. Insurance is a big part of being prepared, by making sure you have good home and contents insurance you will be backed up in case anything goes wrong. Another thing you can do to help protect your home or business is have sandbags ready to use in case the weather turns or flooding becomes an issue.
Regular Maintenance
By carrying out regular drain maintenance and checking your drains are in good condition will definitely help you be prepared for a flood. If your drains and pipes are free from cracks, leaks and blockages you’ll be able to minimise the risk off further damage. If your drains are in good condition, then they are much more likely to be able to deal with the extra water.
The gutters around your home are another aspect you should be checking is in full working order. The last thing you want is water sitting in your gutters as it cant drain away, and then getting too heavy for the gutters so that they break and cause a downpour of water which might make its way into your home. Metro Rod Birmingham offer Gutter VACs which completely clear out your gutters and make sure there is nothing there to clog up the water from draining away.
Metro Rod Birmingham offer services across Birmingham, Solihull, Walsall or Dudley and surrounding areas. Dealing with blocked drains, drain repair, CCTV surveys and septic tank maintenance. We believe in simple things and make sure we follow them through; available 24/7, professional, value for money service during and after the job and peace of mind in the fact that all our engineers are highly trained, DBS checked and fully insured.
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We are always happy to arrange a free site assessment and no obligation quotations for any work you might need. Alternatively, you can call our emergency hotline number on 0800 66 88 00
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