Reasons Why Your Home Might Be Suffering from a Burst Pipe | Expert Insights

Pipes are an integral part of our homes and we tend to take them for granted until they clog, leak, or worst of all burst. Burst pipes are one of the most common problems that occur in homes and businesses, and several factors can lead to our pipes bursting; some of which are out of our control. They can cause us a huge amount of damage, and end up being costly and time-consuming to repair. Its important to understand the reasons as to why your pipes might burst, so you can try and avoid these situations from occurring.

We have put together a short guide, outlining just some of the reasons as to why your home might be experiencing a burst pipe. FC Drainage Solutions are a team of drainage and plumbing experts, providing our affordable services to customers all throughout London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Kent, and the surrounding areas. We provide a number of plumbing services including general plumbing, repairs, servicing and much more.

To learn more about some of the reasons why you might be experiencing a burst pipe in Hackney, please visit our website for further information on our plumbing services.

Freezing Conditions

Your home might have a burst pipe because of the weather and freezing conditions. Even if you don’t live somewhere with extremely low temperatures, burst pipes due to below zero temperatures can still happen. As the water inside our pipes cools down, and reaches freezing conditions it will start to put pressure on our pipes. As this pressure builds, it can cause our pipes to burst. One way to avoid this is to insulate your pipes as best as possible, and to monitor them when temperatures start dropping in the colder months.

Tree Roots

Tree roots also put pressure on your pipes. As tree roots start to infiltrate your pipes, they can grow and apply pressure which can end up with them bursting. Water pipes don’t tend to be strong enough to stop roots from taking hold, which can end up causing us huge issues. The best way to try and avoid this is to not plant any trees or shrubs near our pipes, and if you think you might have roots growing on your pipes then contact a specialist.

Clogs

Clogs can also form in your pipes. As clogs start to form in our pipes, pressure builds up within them which can then lead to our pipes bursting. When our water lines get clogged, the water backs up which is what puts pressure on our pipes and even the smallest of clogs can cause big issues. The best way to avoid any clogs is to try and limit what goes down your sinks, toilet or shower, and make sure to not put anything down them that isn’t safe. You can also invest in mesh drain clovers, to prevent any clogs from forming in your pipes.

Contact FC Drainage Solutions Today

We have many years of experience providing professional plumbing services. Our expert team of plumbers can provide a wide range of general plumbing services including fixing burst pipes, detecting leaks, diagnosing pressure issues and much more.

Should you need to book for one of our plumbers to visit your home in Hackney and repair your burst pipe, you can contact us today. Fill out our online contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch. You can also reach us by giving us a call on 0800 002 9522 or 01279 730828 or by sending us an email to operations@fcdrainagesolutions.co.uk.

To learn more about our plumbing services in Hackney here at FC Drainage Solutions, please visit our website today.