3 Signs You Need a CCTV Drain Survey

What Is a CCTV Drain Survey? 

A CCTV drain survey is a way for you to see into your drainage system. An engineer will use a CCTV camera to explore your drain pipes and locate the source of any issues.

When Should You Have a CCTV Survey?

These are three of the most common drain problems that can be identified with a CCTV drain survey:

1. Recurring Blockages

If you repeatedly encounter blocked drains in your home, there might be an underlying issue.

The most common causes of recurring blockages include:

– Tree roots
– Collapsed pipes
– Damaged pipes
– Build-up of debris
– Object in pipework

A CCTV survey can help discover the exact cause of the issue. Then, the best course of action can be determined. 

2. Slow Drainage

Slow drainage of water in your sinks, toilets and other drains can indicate a problem. Potential issues include:

– Blockages
– Collapsed pipework
– Pipe misalignment

Having a CCTV drain survey will assist in identifying issues. Subsequently, the problem will be diagnosed and proposed remedial work will be suggested to fix it.

3. Unpleasant Smells 

Another symptom that can possibly be identified by a CCTV survey is unpleasant smells coming from your drain. 

Unpleasant smells coming from your drains could signal a range of problems, such as:

– Cracks
– Fractures

A CCTV survey will confirm the problems in your drainage system and help target repairs.

What Happens in a CCTV Survey?

A CCTV survey is conducted by professionals using specialist technology. Here’s how a typical survey goes:

1. Inspection

The engineer will use a specialist camera attached to a flexible cable. This is then fed into the drain via an access point—normally a manhole. Navigating through the drainage system, the camera captures video and images along its path.

2. Monitoring 

The camera travels through the drains, transmitting live video to its base unit. The engineer is able to see into the drains in real-time and spot any issues.

3. Assessment

The CCTV camera can survey all accessible drainage. The engineer can see the condition of the drains and look out for any:

– Blockages (a drain that is blocked holding water cannot be surveyed)
– Cracks
– Roots
– Corrosion
– Any other structural defects

4. Reporting

After conducting the CCTV drain survey, the system records footage and images for documentation. Subsequently, a report detailing issues, their locations in your drains, and any recommended works will be generated.

Need a CCTV Survey?

Having one of these detrimental issues? It’s time to get a CCTV drain survey from DrainCall. 

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