When To Carry Out CCTV Surveys

There are several reasons to carry out a CCTV Survey to a drainage system. This is where a camera is put into the drainage system. It shows the condition of the pipework, defects such as cracks, open joints, displaced joints a backfall along with objects that may have got into the pipework or as in the picture root ingress. Following a drain CCTV survey, you will receive a clear and easy to understand report, which will include information such as pipe diameter, material and condition. Along with this will be a simple drawing of the site and drainage layout. If there any issues found as a result of the survey, then there may be recommendations.

Pre-purchase survey

A surveyor may request a survey to determine the condition of the drains especially if they note an issue when they are carrying out the drain camera survey. A mortgage provider may request one to make sure that the drainage is fully functioning. Generally, it is a good idea to have a CCTV drain inspection done whenever purchasing a property.

Survey prior to building works

Architects will often require a survey of the drainage system to identify what drainage there is and where it runs to and from to allow plans for an extension. This will often go alongside a sonar drain trace to determine depths of the pipe as well is where the drain run actually is.

Investigation Survey

Drains don’t block without a cause. Generally, it’s because something has gone down them that shouldn’t. If there have been repeated issues with blockages in the drains, we may well recommend a CCTV survey to assess whether there is damage or a problem with the drain run. If we do find an issue, then we can offer recommendations to correct it.

Vermin Survey

Pest controllers will quite often recommend a CCTV survey to investigate the drainage if they attend properties with a vermin issue. Drains can be the means of vermin accessing a property. If the drain is damaged allowing egress, then this will show on the survey.