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Blocked Drains: Hidden Dangers in Warmer Weather

Posted on by Charly

April has certainly treated us to some warmer weather, and as Summer starts to rear its head many business owners are focusing on switching air conditioning units on and keeping the premises cool, but are they thinking about blocked drains?

One critical aspect that often gets overlooked when it comes to property management is drainage and guttering maintenance. Blocked drains in summer can cause a host of issues that can cause operational headaches for commercial properties, from unpleasant odours to costly structural damage.

Why Are Blocked Drains Worse in Warmer Weather?

While drainage issues pose a problem at any time of year, the summer weather can make them significantly worse. Here’s why:

  1. Increased Bacteria Growth
    The combination of heat and stagnant water in blocked drains creates the perfect environment for bacteria to thrive. This can lead to foul odours, unpleasant for both employees and customers, especially in hospitality and retail settings.
  2. Pest Infestations
    Blocked drains attract insects and rodents, which are already more active in the summer. Stagnant water provides a breeding ground for mosquitoes, while food waste caught in drains can draw rats and flies, posing a serious hygiene risk.
  3. Risk of Flooding from Summer Storms
    The weather doesn’t always give us warning in the UK! If your drains and gutters are already blocked with debris, they won’t be able to handle a summer storm, leading to flooding that can damage stock, equipment, and the building itself.
  4. Structural Damage
    Prolonged blockages can weaken foundations and walls due to excess moisture, leading to costly repairs. This is especially concerning for older commercial buildings, where damp and mould issues can develop quickly.
  5. Bad Impression for Customer Facing Environments
    A business with overflowing gutters, stagnant water, or foul-smelling drains gives off a negative impression. Whether you run a shop, restaurant, office, or industrial facility, a clean and well-maintained exterior is essential for reputation and customer trust.

How Blue Sky Guttering Can Help with Blocked Drains

At Blue Sky Guttering, we specialise in comprehensive drainage and guttering solutions tailored to the needs of commercial properties. Our team ensures your business stays safe, hygienic, and prospering throughout the summer months.

  1. Regular Gutter and Drain Inspections

Preventative maintenance is key to avoiding costly issues – fact! Our team conducts thorough inspections to identify and resolve potential problems before they escalate. We check for blockages, leaks, and signs of wear that could cause drainage failures via thorough inspections and CCTV tech.

  1. Professional Drain and Gutter Cleaning

Our drainage tech is the best in the business and provided through our industry-leading Gutter to Gate® service, offering everything from high-pressure drainage jetting, gutter emptying to septic tank emptying.

Using industry-leading equipment, we make light work of things like debris, leaves, and sludge from your gutters and drains, ensuring they function efficiently.

  1. Preventative Maintenance Plans

For businesses looking to minimise disruption, we offer scheduled maintenance plans. Regular servicing helps prevent emergency call-outs and ensures your drainage system remains in top condition all year round. Our team will provide helpful reminders when your next visit is due, ensuring you remain on top of your property maintenance.

  1. Gutter Repairs and Replacement

Damaged or misaligned gutters can contribute to drainage issues. We offer repair and replacement services to keep your guttering system working optimally, protecting your property from water damage.

Why Choose Blue Sky Guttering?

  • Experienced Commercial Specialists – We understand the unique needs of different premises and business types. We work to our maximum potential in every environment, tailoring our solutions to fit. This can include installing scaffolding, safety ladders and man safe wires to get the job done safely and efficiently.
  • Advanced Equipment & Techniques – We use the latest technology to ensure effective and long-lasting solutions. Wave goodbye to manually emptying gutters and drains and welcome the new age of property maintenance with Blue Sky.
  • Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Practices – Our cleaning methods are environmentally responsible, reducing waste and chemical use.
  • Reliable & Responsive Service – Whether it’s routine maintenance or an emergency, we’re always ready to assist. We pride ourselves on the service we provide to customers, ensuring a prompt and friendly service. For extra peace of mind, our team always carry I.D. too.

Protect Your Business from Blocked Drains this Summer

Don’t let blocked drains cause unnecessary damage and disruption to your business this summer. Get in touch with Blue Sky Guttering today to book an inspection or find out more about our tailored commercial drainage and guttering solutions.

📞 Call us: 0800 566 8301
📧 Email us: [email protected]

Gutter Cleaning: Prioritising your Commercial Property

Posted on by Rane Digital

During Summer, it’s easy to forget about practicalities like gutter cleaning. But as Autumn arrives and we head towards the harsher weathers of Winter the importance becomes ever apparent.

Almost from the day Autumn lands on our doorsteps those crispy leaves begin to fall from the trees. As picturesque as that can be, it’s less so when they start clogging up the gutters on your commercial property. Blockages can build up quickly and soon present you with costly and even dangerous damages, not just effecting your property but potentially your business and workforce too.

In the day-to-day activity of a business, it is very easy to look the other way when it comes to things like gutter cleaning as it just doesn’t seem like a priority. The problem is, this very mindset can cause you bigger headaches down the line that later have huge impacts on your business overall.

What is the real role of your guttering?

Ultimately, gutters are designed to collect water and safely redistribute it into the sewers.

It’s important that your gutters do so because if they don’t, blocked gutters can contribute heavily to roof damage particularly in frequent periods of rainfall – like Autumn and Winter. The debris that builds up in the guttering then prevents the water from redistributing out, meaning it weighs down on the roof causing leaks and damage. Stagnant sitting water also creates the ideal habitat for mould to grow, again causing further problems and additional pressure on the roof.

It goes without saying that damage to your business property is bad news. Ultimately the roof could begin to leak or even collapse in leaving you with a non-operational business and potential injuries to your staff.

Remember, that even if the water finds another way down, it will simply fall down the building itself causing damage and unsightly features on the way. When it lands on the ground, it can then create health and safety risks with slips and falls likely.

How does the weather impact the need for gutter cleaning?

Besides just those pesky Autumn leaves, the temperature itself brings complications. As the temperature dips, local wildlife seek warmth and hibernation from the Winter weather. Pests like rats, mice, wasps, hedgehogs and birds all seek out new homes.

A gutter full of leaves, moss and more provides a perfect base camp to set up for Winter. Once they’ve settled in and the weather turns even colder, they’ll often seek to get inside the property too – not exactly the sort of things you want in your workforce.

Gutter cleaning to avoid foundational damage

Another potential issue with blocked guttering is foundational damage. The weight of an industrial gutter full of all this wet and dense debris puts an unbelievable strain on the structure of your commercial property. The guttering itself may eventually give way, which is a much timelier and more expensive fix than simply having them cleaned.

Don’t try this at home

Remember that if you’re reading this thinking it’s time to get those gutters sorted, it’s not the sort of thing you should attempt yourself.

Working at height is a significant cause of injury, particularly when attempting to do so without the correct training or equipment. Whilst picking up leaves off the floor may be a simple task, doing so at height is a different thing entirely. The very weight of debris sitting inside a gutter can be surprising and difficult to clear at height.

The good news is – we have a solution!

The Autumn and Winter seasons are the optimal point of the year to engage a professional gutter cleaning company to get things under control and keep on top of the maintenance. This then allows you to focus on the business that really matters to you without any nasty surprises.

BSG Group Ltd are a family business with 20+ years of experience in the guttering market. We are reliable, trustworthy and always keep our promises. Making use of the latest products mean we can always find a solution for your business.

Our Commercial Guttering service is available Nationwide, with specific locations listed here: https://blueskyguttering.co.uk/locations/

Our dedicated team ensures every contract is completed to the highest standards, with all services carried out by highly skilled and trained staff. Read our reviews on Checkatrade here.

Get in touch today on:
0800 566 8301
[email protected]

How To Maintain Your Gutters

Posted on by Rane Digital

Gutters are an essential part of your home’s roofing system, they help to funnel rainwater from your roof away from your home. When gutters become cracked, broken and clogged this can lead to serious water damage down the exterior walls of your home. The result? Extreme damage to your home’s foundation and/or leaks into your crawlspace. In order to avoid these problems from arising we must ensure to inspect and maintain our gutters regularly!

A few essential tips to keep your gutters maintained..

Clean gutters at least twice a year

We recommend cleaning them before winter, and then again in spring time. If there is really stormy weather it is also a great idea to take a peek as leaves and debris gather quicker. 

Inspect your gutters for any rust and leaks

When gutters are cleaned we advise to check your gutters for any sign of rust or holes, this can develop over time with the changes in weather or if your gutters have become very clogged. It is important to repair your gutters before they leak into your home causing very expensive water damage.

Prevent ice from forming

Any remaining debris that prevents your gutters from properly draining could lead to frozen water that can expand into the edges of your roof. Over time, this can cause roof leaks and serious structural damage. Plus, the expanding of water when it’s formed into ice can cause your gutters to potentially crack and lead to spouts of water pouring directly onto the ground below, failing to redirect water away from the home. This can be avoided by regular cleaning.

Clear out the downspouts

We recommend inspecting the downspout and any pipes leading away from your home just as regularly as the gutters. If your water is pouring out of the extension pipe that leads into your downspout, it may be due to a seam issue. it may also be because debris has built up within your downspout-you may have to remove it and clear out the blockage, or at least snake the pipe so water can flow freely away from your home’s foundation.

Check for clogged gutters

How do you know if your gutters are clogged?

  • Are your gutters overflowing?
  • Is there restricted flow of water from your downspouts?
  • Do you see ground erosion below the gutter line?
  • Leaky corners?
  • Discoloration (not dirt, mold or mildew) on the gutter?

Looking for a trusted and reliable gutter cleaning company to help you clean and tune-up your gutters? Contact us today!

Phone: 0208 581 1636

Email: [email protected]