Blocked drains can be a real headache, causing bad smells in your house, leaks and even floods. When the water can’t pass through the drain because of a blockage – which might be fallen leaves or even food debris that’s been tipped down the sink – the water is at risk of leaking out elsewhere in the plumbing system. This can be a costly problem to fix, too.
CCTV drain surveys are an excellent way of diagnosing faults with your pipes which might have been difficult to view otherwise. For a CCTV drain survey Nottingham or your nearest location, contact a specialist such as wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/nottingham/.
Could I claim on my home insurance?
Sometimes, blocked drains and the problems they cause are covered by our home insurance – but not always. Simply put, your home insurance should pay out to cover the cost of blocked drains if the blockage was caused by something that was beyond your control. One example might be subsidence – if ground movement has been proven responsible for damage to your drains. Likewise, your home insurance may be applicable if the drain’s blockage has been caused by storms or flooding.
Similarly, you may be able to claim on your home insurance if your drains have been blocked by the roots of a nearby tree which isn’t on your property. This can be a higher risk with older, taller trees, according to Trees.org.uk.
What isn’t covered?
As you might expect, your home insurance is unlikely to cover repairs to blocked drains where the problem was caused by improper use. This might include things that have been flushed down the toilet in error, such as nappies, or blockages caused by food debris or fat which has been washed down the kitchen sink.
Some home insurance providers will avoid paying out if you have not adequately maintained your drains, either. Therefore, it is always a good idea to have a thorough inspection of your drains carried out on a yearly basis to check everything is in good working order.
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