Maintaining your sewers and drains is important, whether you are a homeowner, business property manager or you’re responsible for a public building.

However, badly carried out repairs can lead to a host of extra problems that affect both residential and commercial properties, ranging from minor inconveniences to major disruption.

Some common problems caused by poorly done repairs

Understanding the potential consequences of poor repairs helps you to take proactive steps to ensure you are getting the service you need. Here are some of the common problems that our trained and experienced team has to deal with, resulting from cheap or inexpert workmanship:

  • Recurring blockages

One of the most common problems caused by an inexpertly repaired sewer or drain is recurring blockages. If repairs aren’t done correctly, debris and waste continue to accumulate in the pipes, leading to more clogs.

This then leads to slow-draining sinks, toilets, and showers, and can cause unpleasant odours. Repeat blockages can be frustrating and costly to deal with, as well as unpleasant for users, requiring repeat call-outs.

  • Sewage back-up

Improper repairs also cause unsanitary and disruptive sewage back-ups. These occur when wastewater is unable to flow properly through the pipes, causing it to back up into sinks, toilets, and other fixtures. This can pose serious health risks and create a mess that’s unpleasant to clean up.

Sewage backups usually require immediate attention from professionals to prevent further damage and contamination. The consequences are particularly serious and could mean a shut down if you run a catering facility or look after vulnerable people.

  • Structural damage

Bad repairs can compromise the structural integrity of your buildings. If pipes aren’t properly fixed, pipes develop cracks, leaks, and can even collapse. This can lead to significant water damage to a property, including foundation issues through subsidence, rotting and mould growth.

Repairing structural damage and replacing pipes is then even more costly and time-consuming and is likely to require extensive and disruptive excavation work.

  • Health and safety hazards

Bad sewer and drain repairs create health hazards for occupants and users of a property. Sewage backups and leaks can expose people to illness from harmful bacteria and pathogens, especially the old or vulnerable people.

Mould growth from water damage can cause respiratory issues and other health problems. Ensuring that repairs are done correctly can help protect the health and well-being of everyone in the property and protect the owner from the risk of prosecution.

  • Environmental impact

Leaking sewage from an improper repair jobs can contaminate soil and water sources, posing a threat to local ecosystems. Additionally, frequent repairs and replacements is wasteful in resources as well as money, contributing to environmental degradation.

However, properly executed maintenance or repair work help minimize environmental impact and cost, ensuring that wastewater is safely managed.

Preventive measures

To avoid the problems caused by bad sewer and drain repairs, due diligence is important. Having a good working relationship with qualified and well-trained professionals with experience in sewer and drain repairs should ensure that any issue is spotted early and properly addressed at the time.

Ultimately, poorly executed repairs lead to higher repair costs over time. When issues aren’t dealt with, they get worse and require more extensive and expensive repairs.

Investing in regular inspections and quality maintenance prevents potential problems from becoming major and expensive. Additionally, using high-quality materials and modern techniques ensure that any work done will last longer, saving money in the long run.

Get the right people for job well done

Bad sewer and drain repairs can lead to all sorts of problems, costs and reputational damage down the line.

Drain and Sewer Services has over 50 years maintaining and repairing drains and sewers, as well as septic tanks and cesspits to the highest standards for clients in the Aldershot area and southeast. Our trained teams are fully qualified to work safely in enclosed spaces and public areas including highways.

If you would like to discuss arranging a routine maintenance package tailored to your property’s needs, call us on 01252 312738 or email info@drainandsewer.co.uk for more information and a quote.