Repairing and replacing drainage pipes can cost a significant amount of money. However, when a drainage issue raises its head it will be important not to simply ignore the issue in the hope that it will eventually go away. So how can you mitigate the problems caused by poor drainage whilst making sure that your wallet doesn’t take a beating in the process?
Ignoring drainage problems or skimping on costs is likely to see you pay far more in the long run. For instance, if water ends up leaking inside your property or on your land, not only will you have to pay the cost of pipe repairs or replacement, but you may also end up having to pay out even more to repair the extra damage the leaks will have caused to your property. As such, it is not choosing the cheapest solutions you can find that will help reduce the cost of drainage repairs, but instead it will be about finding the right solution.
Preventative measures
One of the cheapest and easiest ways of dealing with drainage problems is to be proactive rather than reactive. If you notice your drains are not quite as effective as they once were , it may well be worth looking at using our jet cleaning services to clear away blockages as quickly as possible. It will also be worth looking at what you flush down sinks and showers and reassessing whether you are doing all you can to help avoid blockages. Rather than letting leftover food, excessive amounts of grease or clumps of hair wash away down plugholes, try to use covers to stop this from happening, making sure you regularly pull any excess detritus out of sinks and showers.
You may also want to avoid using chemical cleaners as these can ultimately do far more harm than good, breaking down blockages but also stripping the pipes in the process. The more focussed you are on protecting and cleaning your pipes correctly, the less likely you are to need expensive repairs further down the line.
Cost-effective repairs
When repairs are necessary, be sure to make the right choice. Whilst you may assume you will need to replace certain sections of your pipes when they become damaged, ineffectual or blocked beyond repair, it may actually be far more effective to look at pipelining. Not only is this approach far cheaper than installing whole new pipes, but it will also be far easier and less intrusive an operation to carry out.
One of the best ways to save money on drainage repairs is to get issues sorted as quickly as possible so that small problems do not turn into huge ones. Regular maintenance and paying attention to exactly what you put into your drainage system could help you avoid costly repairs in the future. However, when it doubt about which solution is best for you and indeed whether or not your drainage system really does need to be repaired, at Jethrough, we will be happy to give you all the help and guidance you could need. Our professional engineers will diagnose the issue quickly and ensure that you receive the right repairs at the right time, saving you money both in the short-term and the long.