Surface flooding happens when water cannot easily drain away from the surface it has flowed or fallen onto. It can appear as water sitting on surfaces outside homes or as flowing water. In this blog, we will go through some strategies to reduce surface flooding around your home.
What problems can surface flooding cause?
Surface flooding caused by flash floods has become a big risk to our cities and towns and can damage buildings, homes and livelihoods If surface flooding happens in your garden, it can cause long-term damage to lawns and plants, structural problems for fences, paving and sheds and it can cause hazardous areas of standing water.
Here are some tips for reducing surface flooding:
Gutters
Gutters play an important part in removing water from around your home and garden. It’s important to check that they are in good repair. They should be cleaned every spring and autumn with a brush or specialist tool to remove any leaves because if they are blocked, it will prevent any water from draining away.
Your gutters should also run straight into a soakaway or a drain and these should also be kept clear to let the water drain away successfully. If you need drain jetting Ascot, drain experts such as drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/drain-jetting/ascot can offer high-pressure drain and sewer cleaning.
Drains
Storm drains also need to be kept clear to allow surface flooding to drain. Lift out any leaves and debris and dispose of them rather than washing them away as this can cause more problems further along the drain. It may also be a good idea to install a drain guard to stop the build-up of leaves and dirt in the future.
Driveways and Paths
Surface water can frequently gather on driveways and paths. Having a driveway made from asphalt, concrete or block paving can make it difficult for water to drain away easily. It’s better to have driveways or paths made from loose gravel or stones or to lay paving stones, slabs or block paving on a hardcore sub base rather than concrete.
