Do you own a commercial property? If so, you may have a parking ramp in addition to your parking lot. Unfortunately, some property owners do not realize the importance of getting their drains cleaned in these areas. There are a number of issues that can arise when drain cleaning is neglected. This is why it is ideal to treat drain cleaning for your parking areas as important business maintenance. Neglecting to do so could result in costly repairs in the future. The following are a few problems you may encounter if you procrastinate and neglect drain cleaning.

Salt

Some areas experience harsh winters. This can make the roadways dangerous due to icy conditions. To reduce the chances of slippery roads leading to car accidents, some cities use salt on the roads. Unfortunately, the salt mixed with melted snow or ice can run off into drains where it can create issues if the drains are not cleaned. Salt can damage pipes that are a part of your parking lot or ramp's drainage system. Corrosion is a common culprit, which is why routine drain inspections are recommended.

Sand

Some cities also use sand to combat icy conditions. This material can also create issues when it goes into drains. Clogs are one of the major issues that sand can create. Clogged drain lines can lead to flooding conditions in your parking areas. A drain cleaning company can install a sandtrap to prevent sand from entering your drain lines.

Vegetation

There are a number of ways that vegetation can enter drain lines. Perhaps you have trees on your commercial property. It is possible for the roots to enter the drainage system. Also, during the fall, leaves may accumulate and create a blockage in the drains. Another possible scenario is that the leaves may create a barrier over the top of the drainage system and prevent water from entering the drain lines leading to flooding. You can remove vegetation that covers the top of the drains yourself. However, vegetation that enters the drain lines is something is best suited for a professional drain cleaning company. 

A drain cleaning services company, like The Clean Plumbers, is a good resource to use to learn additional reasons why maintaining and cleaning the drains in your parking areas are essential. They can also inspect your drains to determine if there are any immediate repairs or cleaning needed. Then they can get you on the appropriate parking drain cleaning service schedule which may vary depending on a number of factors such as your location.