Drain descaling is the process through which debris, rust, and other deposits are removed from drain pipes. Descaling your drains can help your drainage system to run more smoothly and can help to improve the lifespan of your pipes. We are a leading drain descaling company that uses the latest in modern techniques and specialist equipment to remove scale from all types of pipes, and we will be able to help you with your drain descaling needs.
The water that runs through drainage systems is never completely pure. Any contaminants found in the water have the potential to stick to the inside of drain pipes and harden. These hard scale deposits can be difficult to remove with normal drain cleaning methods such as baking soda and boiling water, and at this point calling drainage services is your best bet.
There are a few different methods of drain descaling, some of which can work better in some situations than others. A knowledgeable drainage services company will be able to assess the situation with your drainage system and identify if drain descaling is needed and, if it is, the best method for the work.
We will complete an in-depth survey of your drains before starting the pipe descaling work, including CCTV surveys to identify the areas that need descaling. Based on our CCTV survey we will be able to choose the perfect pipe descaling for the job so that you can be sure that your drainage system will return to optimal efficiency, the first time.
One of the more traditional drainage descaling solutions found in the drainage industry is to use an abrasive tool to scrape the inside of your drain pipe. This method sometimes isn't the best, especially if the scale is located in inaccessible areas.
A common method for pipe descaling, especially if the build-up is small to medium, is to use hydro jetting. This uses equipment that forces high-pressure water through the sewer pipes or drainage pipes to effectively clear any blockages.
Water jetting can reach areas that aren't very accessible and is often a cost-effective alternative to some of the more specialised techniques used to deal with more heavy scale situations.
Some water jetting equipment uses ultra high powered hydro jetting machines, and these can be useful if there are frequent blockages or there is a heavy build-up of scale.
Mechanical cleaning with chain flail machines is useful when there is a very heavy build-up that can't be removed using water technology. The equipment is fed through the pipework and when it is turned on, the spinning chain on the head of the tool spins, which physically removes the scale from the pipes.
Mechanical cutting tools are even more specialist equipment again. They are used in situations where there is heavy scale. They are also useful if the scale isn't the only problem and root removal is also needed to prevent the restricted flow of the drains. But they will incorporate drain descaling into the drainage solution, so you can be sure that your pipes are free and clear from one session.
Sometimes even mechanical cutters can't fix the problem because the damage has already occurred to the pipework. In this situation, we can work with you to assess the extent of the damage and come up with a drain repair solution that will get your drains flowing again.
Some common signs can tell you that drain descaling is one of the drainage solutions that will help your system to work more efficiently.
You might notice white stains on your taps, showerhead, pipes, etc. You might also notice that there is reduced water flow and frequent blockages in your drains. There might even be nasty smells coming from your kitchen sink or back surges of water.
Older systems, and especially those that have cast iron pipe work, are more susceptible to scale build-up than more modern systems that use uPVC plastic pipes.
In these situations, it is clear that something is causing you to have experienced restricted flow in your pipe and drain system. With our advanced technology, such as CCTV, we can quickly and easily assess the situation and diagnose the reason behind your drainage problems.
If your main drains or other drains aren't flowing as they should and you think that you may need to have the pipe and drain work descaled, contact us today. We will be able to diagnose the problem and come up with a solution that will have your drain system working at its optimal efficiency in next to no time.
We also offer emergency drain descaling services. Our emergency drainage services line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you think you are dealing with a drainage emergency, don't hesitate to get in touch so that we can help you as soon as possible.