It is easy to become complacent about home maintenance during the summer; however, rather than enjoying the break from freezing conditions, ice and frost, you should take some time to consider the potential impact of the warmer weather on your drains and perform any maintenance that is necessary to ensure they are in full working order before next winter hits.

What can go wrong in summer?

In summer, as temperatures warm, plants become more active and their root systems have to work harder to find water. As they expand, they can puncture or dislodge underground pipework, causing water and sewage leaks. These will continue to develop if not rectified, causing unpleasant smells and costing you money.

In a dry summer, the water table can drop, causing the ground to subside and impacting your home’s foundations and drains. Not only does the dry weather pose its own set of problems but also when the rain does come and lands on hard, compacted ground, it doesn’t drain away very well and the runoff can overwhelm drainage systems, causing flooding.

Finally, it is more common for drains to smell in the summer, as bacteria multiply more quickly in humid conditions. If there is a problem with your drains, such as a blockage caused by food waste or grease washed down the plughole, you may only notice it when you are overcome by an unpleasant eggy odour from your sink or outdoor drains.

Resolving drainage issues

There are many companies that perform drain inspections and drain jetting Reading, such as www.drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/drain-jetting/reading. These companies can quickly and easily clear blocked drains, resolving unpleasant smells, leaks, and localised flooding and identifying any further remedial work that is necessary to restore the full function of your drains.

Doing this work in summer is highly beneficial, as the drier, warmer weather makes for easier working conditions, any further problems will be spotted more quickly, and you will enjoy peace of mind of knowing that your pipework is in full working order before the next winter comes.