Plumbing Problems To Watch For When It Rains Over the last few weeks heavy rains have fallen across Ireland and more is expected over the coming days. So, it is useful to know how heavy rains can affect your plumbing and what you can do about it. Cracked & blocked drainage pipes Heavy rain makes the ground softer.  Once the earth around the underground pipes softens, the increased pressure placed on the pipes from the heavier mud can then cause shifting. Drainage pipes will also have added pressure thanks to all of the extra rain water flowing through them. These … Read more