What the service is
Drains and gullies have a simple job: to take waste water and rainwater away from the property. When they silt up, fill with leaves or other debris, or become blocked, water can back up, run slowly, or spill where it should not. Drain cleaning and unblocking is the work of dealing with that — blocked drains, slow-running drains, and outdoor gullies that have collected debris — so the water can run away as it should. A.T. Restorations offers this work as part of a wider exterior cleaning service, with 10 years' experience, a base in Maryport, and cover across the whole of Cumbria.
What is included
The service covers blocked drains, drains that are running slowly, and gullies, including clearing debris that has collected in them. Properties and problems vary — a gully full of leaves is a different job from a drain that has simply slowed down — so when you get in touch we will talk through what you have noticed, then provide a free, no-obligation quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation to go ahead. Drain work can be requested on its own or alongside other exterior cleaning, such as gutters, paths or a driveway, if that is helpful.
Typical problems it solves
Typical problems include a drain that has stopped running, water that takes a long time to clear, an outdoor gully standing full after rain, and debris such as leaves, silt, soil or other material sitting in the grate or below it. After autumn, or after a spell of wet Cumbrian weather, it is common for outdoor gullies to silt up. A blocked or slow drain can leave water where it should not be, around a path, yard or the side of the house.
How the work is approached
Start with a call, an email or the quote form, and a description or photograph if you have one. We will come back with a quote. If you would like to go ahead, we agree a time and any practical points such as access to the drain or gully. On the day the agreed work is carried out and the area is left tidy. The exact approach depends on the problem and what we find, which we can talk through when we quote so you know what to expect. A.T. Restorations is fully insured.
Benefits, and who it is for
Clearing a blocked or slow drain, or a gully full of debris, helps water run away as it should and can prevent overflow around the property. It is a practical piece of maintenance for a house or a business, and it sits naturally alongside other exterior work such as gutter cleaning and path or driveway cleaning. The service is for homes and businesses across Cumbria, from our base in Maryport to Whitehaven, Workington, Cockermouth, Carlisle, Keswick, Penrith, Kendal and the rest of the county. If you are not sure whether the problem is something we can help with, get in touch and we can talk it through.