Test downspout drain lines

You should test downspout drain lines on your house for proper drainage once a year. Downspout drain lines carry the water from the roof gutters away from the house. Even more important they carry the water away from the foundation of your house. The foundation of any house is simply a ditch that was dug making it the lowest point on the property. Water naturally flows to a ditch or to the lowest point of an area. If water gets trapped between the foundation and the ground it can build up pressure and damage the foundation, which is very costly to repair. To test downspout drain lines just run water from a garden hose through the drain lines or from the gutter drop. Watch for any signs of water backing up. If the water backs up or it does not drain properly you will need to run a sewer snake through the drain. You can rent a snake or call a sewer and drain service company. See one of my previous posts "Tips on choosing a sewer and drain service company."