Autumn leaves block drains

Posted on October 10, 2022 in Cleaning

Kicking around crisp autumn leaves on the ground can bring back fond memories of childhood and heralds the changing seasons but there is another thought it ought to conjure up – Autumn leaves block drains.

Over the summer we’ve seen flooding and the damage and cost that heavy rainfall causes when drainage systems can’t cope with the deluge of water anymore.

During the autumn any problems with waterflow into drainage systems is exacerbated because drains, gutters and gullies have become clogged with fallen leaves and other plant debris. When this happens, it prevents water from flowing freely from gutters, pavements, drives and roads and leads to standing puddles or water backing up from gutters – Autumn leaves block drains.

The good news is that maintaining your gutters, gullies and drains is easy when you can call on the equipment and expertise of a professional company like Protech Property Solutions and it can be done with minimal disruption. For large jobs we have our own truck-mounted equipment operated by a specialist team so that even hard to reach gutters can be cleaned safely and without ladders, using a Skyvac suction unit and CCTV attached to an extendable carbon fibre pole to assess problem areas.

Plan ahead to keep ahead

To make life even more convenient for our clients to maintain their drainage systems, we offer a Pre-planned Maintenance Contract. Rather than waiting until a problem occurs to remind you that your drains need cleaning, we provide a bespoke maintenance plan to suit your property. Apart from preventing damage and saving repair costs, pre-planned maintenance avoids large one-off bills, health and safety problems and build-ups of flood water which can disrupt business.

A mixed summer is only just coming to an end, but now is the time to plan your drainage and gutter maintenance so that you can enjoy the autumn colours rather than count the cost of fallen leaves.

Need help with blocked drains or sewers?

At Protech we’ve been successfully inspecting, unblocking and cleaning drains, culverts and gullies for more than 35 years. Find out how we can help you, by calling 0845 604 1288 or visit Protech Drain Solutions for more information.