A CCTV drain survey is usually something that needs to be done before problems occur. Until something goes wrong with your drains, you can’t usually see them, so here are a few situations where a survey might be sensible to book before things get out of hand.
Before Buying a Property
In our experience a pre-purchase drain survey, before exchange is completed on a property purchase, is becoming more and more the norm. Nothing worse than finding out after you have completed on a property that it’s suffered from previous drain blockages, collapse or major leaks. Not only could all of these be costly to repair, but the worst case could have to be sorted out by you!
After a Flood or Sewage Backup
After a flood or sewage backup event, a structure failure has likely caused the occurrence of the flood. A broken part, a deformed joint or a severe blockage in the deeper parts of the drain cause such problems. A CCTV Drain Survey in Wolverhampton, after a flood event, can provide a representative for the client to undertake an inspection to provide a footage and written report detailing the causes of the failure.
Before Planning an Extension
Structural alterations to a property, such as building an extension, involve changing the ground loading and the routes of the drainage pipes. Therefore, it is advisable to have a CCTV Drain Survey conducted prior to the commencement of the work in order to establish the layout of the pipes, identify any weak points in the pipes, and assess the capacity of the existing drain to accommodate the new work.
When Making an Insurance Claim
Beneath this sits a formal specification. Check what your insurers expect to see for evidence of the cause of a flood or an escape-of-water claim, such as drain damage or a collapsed manhole cover. More on CCTV Drain Survey Wolverhampton can be found at https://www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/wolverhampton.
After Recurring Slow Drainage
A single slow draining drain may clear initially with rodding but if the drain continues to block months later, then there is likely to be an underlying fault with the drain such as a partial collapse, roots growing into the drain or even grease blockages that continue to form, all of which would show up on a CCTV drain survey and provide evidence of the actual problem with the drain rather than just continuing to clear the drain with rodding.
If any of the above scenarios apply to you then a CCTV drain survey can provide you with the evidence needed to deal with any drainage problems you may have.
