What You Need To Know About Roadway Drain Gullies

What do drain gullies do?

First of all, it’s important to know what drain gullies are. They are defined as basins in the ground that receive wastewater from your kitchen, bathroom and laundry before it is emptied into sewage pipes.

The wastewater collects in the concrete pot below the grate, which is then sent through a network of pipes before joining with the sewer.

What should I do if a drain gully is blocked?

Like most pipework, drain gullies can become blocked due to bad weather, poor usage or damage. When you suffer a blocked gully, the flow of water to the sewers is stopped, which can cause a backup of wastewater, which in turn can cause leaks, odours and damage to your property.

If you discover a blockage in your drain gully, you can contact your local drainage expert for assistance. As drain gullies are commonly blocked by leaves, debris and even freezing water, this will often require jetting or sucking away with a specialist hose, as unfortunately they won’t unblock themselves.

How are they cleaned?

To clean drainage gullies, the grate needs to be removed and the contents of the drain are usually sucked out with a special hose and tanker service, allowing the waste to be safely and hygienically transported from the affected area.

Drain jetting might be required to remove some of the more stubborn materials, such as large accumulations of grease – this can be an issue in areas like petrol stations or garages, where vehicles and oil is present.

When you consider the amount of usage that road gullies on highways will get, blockages can be relatively common, which is why it’s important that you report any blockages to the local authority as soon as possible.

For gully blockages on private property, you will need to seek the assistance of a professional drainage company. Tackling these sorts of problems are relatively simple jobs, so you shouldn’t encounter too much disruption to the function of your gully drains.

Using only the most effective practices and equipment, combined with the skill and experience of our team, Express Drainage Solutions carry out gully unblocking for residential and commercial properties of all sizes. For more information on blocked gullies, please get in touch with us today and we’ll be more than happy to help.