What is involved in a drain survey?
Simply put, a drain survey is an in-depth inspection of your drainage system, using high-tech CCTV cameras which are inserted into your drains. These drainage cameras send a live-feed back to us, letting your drainage engineer get a good view into your drains so they can identify any issues that might be present.
Should I get a CCTV drain survey?
The sooner you uncover any potential problems lingering beneath a house that you intend to buy, the better. However, a CCTV Drain Survey is a good idea even if you have already bought the home, helping you uncover issues before they become even more expensive concerns.
What is drain mapping?
Drain Mapping determines the location and depths of sewer, foul water and rainwater drains on your site. Drain Mapping should always be a key information component for site management within the Environmental Management System.
How long does a CCTV drain survey take?
A CCTV drain survey can vary in how long it takes to complete based on the length and the diameter of the drains. For a small system they can be completed within two hours. For a larger system it will take a longer amount of time.
Do they check drains on house survey?
This is why CCTV drainage surveys are normally recommended as a follow-up to homebuyers’ general house surveys, as they can help to reveal a range of common problems within drains and pipes, including: fractured, cracked, leaky or defective pipes. collapses in the underground pipe network.
What is a drain report?
A drainage report would normally include a plan showing the layout of the drains, along with details of pipe diameters, depths below ground, results of water tests, and findings of CCTV surveys.
How do I find out where the drains are on my property UK?
To find the drains on your property, consult with your local council to search for the drainage plans for your property based on the age of your property. A CCTV drain survey can also map and record the drainage system on your property if you are unable to find property deeds.
How long does it take to get a drainage survey?
Typically, a drain survey should take around two hours for a standard 2 bedroom house, providing the drain probe or crawler cam can travel around the system with no issues.
Do surveyors look at plumbing?
The surveyor will do a full inspection. They will look at the water drainage as well as the presence of large trees close to the property.