Drain Cleaning to Protect Basements

People think of all sorts of ways to try and protect the cellar of their home from becoming dank and damp. They waterproof the floors and seal all of the cracks. They install rubber barriers and improve ventilation. It occurs to homeowners to do many different things to the basement itself to try and prevent incursion but they do not think about the most important source of moisture that is like causing problems. The gutters of the home are only one of the ways that excess precipitation is moved away. Just as these protect the roof and slowly move liquid away from the home, there are underground gutters that direct the flow away from the foundation to places where it will not pool and seep through into the house. That is why it is so important to have drain cleaning service every few years to prevent this important protective system from breaking.

This system for keeping water away from basements is called a footer tile. These specialized pieces extend away from the foundation and catch all of the fluid that seeps down the side and reaches the bottom where if left alone will pool and cause decay of the building materials and eventually seep in through the floors and walls. Because these are underground and are subject to all sorts of dirt and debris constantly being forced down around them it is necessary to have periodic drain cleaning to make sure they keep doing their job effectively. If they become clogged and seepage begins to occur the cost of repairs can be rather significant.

While drain cleaning is necessary it is, unfortunately, not a do it yourself sort of weekend project. To get down to these footer tiles it is necessary to excavate a section of lawn and foundation in order to get to the pipes. Even if this is within one's skill set a simple snake will not be sufficient to flush them out. The professionals use incredibly high powered water blasts to flush the clogs out.

If considering drain cleaning for the exterior, underground drainage system of the home do not make the mistake of trying to undertake the work oneself. It will be more than time consuming and dirty there is a real risk for damage to vital structures and even if this is avoided it is likely that it will be difficult to do on one's own. Instead do the smart thing and call a professional plumbing service with experience in this field and have them use their expertise and their tools to get the job done right.