Looking closer at Rain Drains
How do Rain Drains work? One of the biggest dangers to homeowners is a rain drain that can’t do its job of properly processing heavy rain and excess water. Rain drains are meant to prevent flooding, but one that isn’t cleaned or maintained can actually cause flooding problems for your home and neighborhood. It’s always a good
What are Dry Wells?
What are Dry Wells? A dry well is an effective way to return water into the soil without it pooling on the surface. A dry well is simply a hole in the ground that is filled with gravel or another porous material that can hold water while it soaks into the ground. If you want
Can I get a Video inspection of a line after Hydrojetting?
Absolutely. Hydrojetting will clean your sewer line so that a nice, unobstructed view of your line can be observed and it’s integrity can be determined. Our camera also has locating element to it as well, so that if a problem in your line is discovered then we can locate exactly where it is and even
What are some of the causes of rain drain failure?
Some of the reasons that rain drains fail are: lines full of organic material and/or roofing pebbles from your shingles, Lines crushed and root intrusion has blocked the flow of water, drywell if full of material and not allowing water to enter. Most all of these problems can be resolved with Hydrojetting in combination with
I’ve got water in my basement but cannot figure out where it is coming from
If a rain drain becomes clogged it will overflow out of the pipe and run down the wall of your foundation. If there are any cracks the water will find a way to seep into the basement. If you have a rain drain located outside in the general area of your water intrusion you may
Can you clean rain drains in the winter?
In many ways it is best to clean your rain drains in the winter since that is when we get the most rain to test your system. As long as the water is not frozen, we can determine what is causing your blockage issues. Clogged drains rarely present themselves on nice sunny 80 degree days.
