What does a CCTV drain survey involve?
They may not be very glamorous, but drain inspections have become a lot more hi-tech in recent years thanks to advancing technology. So if you have a suspected issue with your drain or you just think a check is overdue, then keep reading to find out what your CCTV drain survey might involve.
What is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey is an inspection of the pipes under the land of your property or business that uses a live camera attached to a flexible rod. Drain surveys may be conducted if someone suspects there is an issue with the system, wants to keep up with property maintenance, or because it is a requirement of a home buyer’s survey.
What does a CCTV drain survey involve?
First of all, your drain survey should be booked with a professional CCTV survey provider such as www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/wolverhampton/ that has staff trained to carry out a CCTV drain survey Wolverhampton and will bring an array of specialist equipment on the day.
The engineer will insert the CCTV-enabled rod into an inspection chamber or manhole to perform a visual inspection of what’s happening beneath the surface. Because of the real-time footage, the engineer should be able to give you an idea of their findings there and then, and then a report might follow.
A basic CCTV drain survey starts at around £85 and will increase based on the size of the property.
What does a CCTV drain survey reveal?
As we’ve stated, some inspections are simply instructed to keep up with general maintenance of a property or business. However, sometimes a CCTV drain survey is done to identify a problem such as a cracked pipe, a blockage or, in some cases, a pest infestation.
If you suspect there might be a problem with your drainage, i.e. you can hear unusual noises coming from pipes, there are bad odours coming from your drains or plugholes or your drains are backing up, then a CCTV drain survey will quickly help to identify the root of the cause.