How to Tell If Your House Has a Drainage Problem

How to Tell If Your House Has a Drainage Problem (Before It Gets Expensive)

Learn how to spot the early warning signs of home drainage problems, from water pooling to foundation cracks. We are here to help.

Why Drainage Problems Can Become Expensive

Drainage problem can cause a lot more than just a bad smell. Depending on the extent, leaks can occur and cause overflowing or sometimes erosion to the foundations.

Many homeowners don’t realise that small drainage problems can lead to thousands in repair costs if ignored.

Common Signs Your Home Has Drainage Problems

Many early signs of a drainage issue are ignored or believed to not be drain related. We recommend at the first sign to get a CCTV Survey carried out. This will either help locate the issue (if its drain related) or narrow down your search.

Here are some of the common first signs:

• Water pooling near the foundation or driveway after rain.
• Soggy lawns or areas that stay wet for days.
• Basement water leaks or dampness on walls.
• Foul smelling drains when either taps, bath or shower are running.
• Cracks in the foundation or uneven floors.
• Mould or musty odours in lower levels of the home.
• Overflowing gutters or downspouts.

How to Check Your Property for Drainage Issues

Whether it’s a new property you are purchasing or your current home, we recommend regularly keeping an eye on your drains and the general wellbeing of your house.

Some recommended checks are:

• Walk around your property after heavy rain to check for standing water.
• Inspect gutters, downpipes for any cracks or debris and foliage
• Check for erosion of any grass or exposed tree roots.
• Test any basement walls for damp spots.
• Test any walls for mould (pealing wallpaper is sometimes and indicator of this)

Why Choose Drainage 2000 and When to Call Us?

We provide expert knowledge and have a team of highly qualified engineer ready to undertake all your drainage needs. We operate CCTV drain surveys across Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and the Midlands. Our engineers use advanced cameras and provide full reports with video evidence. You get clear results, fast, with no unnecessary disruption. We are also able to replace and fix damaged drains quickly and efficiently.

We always recommend giving us a quick call when you spot an early sign of damaged drains. Even if you are not too sure, give us a call and a member of our team will be more than happy to offer you some advice.

FAQs

Can a leaking pipe cause erosion to my foundations?

Yes, prolonged leaking in a property can cause erosion of the property foundation if left unfixed.

Does water pooling near my soak-away indicate a drainage problem?

Not necessarily a big drainage problem. When this happens, we would recommend cleaning out the soak-away and removing any debris or foliage. Sometimes a build-up of debris can cause it to no longer drain.

If the soak-away Is clear and the water still isn’t drainage, it could be an incorrectly installed soak-away. Give us a quick call on 01246456300 and we will be more than happy to help resolve this issue.

Do foul smelling drains when I run the shower indicate a drainage problem?

A foul-smelling drain when either a shower or bath is running could be a sign of a potential blockage. This isn’t always the case; however, we would recommend having a CCTV survey carried out on the drains just to rule out this possibility.

If it is not a blockage then it could simply be a build-up of limescale that can occur overtime from use of soaps and body-washes. You can use bicarbonate soda and White vinegar to help clear this up or use a drain cleaner.

How can I check before I buy a property for any drainage problems?

A CCTV survey is always the best shout, you can call us today to get one booked in. One of our engineers will run a camera through all the property drains and check for any damages. You can also do some visual checks of the surroundings of the house when you go and view the property.