Storm water comes from rain and the environment. Your home gutters and surface drains carry rainwater and other natural materials away from your home, out to seaways and waterways. Materials such as soil, leaves, branches and other debris will periodically need to be removed from your gutters so that they do not cause blocked drains. If the drains become blocked the debris will need to be removed urgently.

Blocked drains can overflow and cause flooding and damage to the structure of your home.

Here are some preventative measures to prevent blocked drains:

Maintenance

Your storm water system needs to be completely separate from the main water supplyso that rainwater does not flow back into your main water system.A plumber can install devices which will facilitate this.

You regularly need to clear leaves and garden debris from your roof gutters and from your stormwater drains. A handy device is a leaf screen, which ca be fitted by your plumber to limit the build-up of debris.

Ensure that your roof guttering is structured to slope towards water outlets.

Water Reuse

A licensed plumber can ensure that your plumbing services are configured so that you can reuse your rain water. This will help both the environment and your water bill. Storm water can be reused on your garden and for washing laundry.

You are often able to unblock your own storm water drains, and preventative measures can easily be undertaken so that you do not end up with blocked drains, a big mess, and a large plumbing bill! There are plumbing services available which allow you to recycle and reuse your storm water which will decrease your water bill and help the environment.

If you need assistance with your storm water or blocked drains contact a licensed and experienced plumber.  We are highly experienced and reliable and service Richmond and surrounding areas. Contact us today!