Our drains are an important part of the home, as they keep us healthy and take the wastewater away from us back to the sewers where it can then be cleaned and reused. However, in order to make sure that the drains in our home can work efficiently, we need to take care of them.

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The most common problem that people have with drains is when things have been put down that shouldn’t be, which causes them to become blocked. This includes flushing things down the toilet that is not suitable to be put down there. Over time, things like cooking oil, hair and other debris can then build up in the pipe causing it to become blocked.

Something else that could be problematic for drains are rats. Of course, rats are attracted to living near humans in places where they can find water, however they are also able to cause a lot of damage to pipes and can gnaw through most materials. If you think you have rats on your property, you should get them removed by a pest control person as soon as possible.

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Trees can also be problematic for drains. The roots of them can spread a long way in search of water and can get into a drain and break the pipe. If you have trees near your home, a professional like this CCTV drain surveys Slough based company drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/cctv-drain-surveys/cctv-drain-surveys-slough/ will be able to have a look in them and check for signs of tree root damage.