CCTV drain surveys for new homeowners are essential – and we are not just saying that because we are a drains company!
Moving into a new house is one of life’s most stressful events; for some, the stress levels can be on a par with a bereavement. During this taxing time, it can be easy to focus on moving in as quickly as possible, but this means you might forget to check the property for any faults.
Having a CCTV drain survey is a small task to add to your list while moving, but could save you a lot of extra stress and hassle in the long run. Imagine moving into your dream home, to find that there are blocked drains? This would be yet another bill to pay, and stressful to get the problem fixed while you are still trying to settle in.
What is a CCTV Drain Survey?
In a CCTV drain survey, a drainage engineer uses the latest CCTV equipment to inspect a drain or pipe. The CCTV camera is inserted into the drain so that the engineer can immediately detect any problems that cannot be seen from ground level. A detailed survey report will be drawn up, and recommendations made if there are problems found in the drain.
Some of the most common problems we find through CCTV drain surveys are:
• Tree Roots
• Collapsed or fractured pipes
• Build-up of fat
• Joint failures
With most of these drainage problems, the earlier they are fixed, the less expensive they will be, and the less disturbance they will cause. This is perfect for a new homeowner who might be feeling a bit strapped for cash after moving house! Instead of encountering an expensive drainage problem a few months after moving in, it makes more sense to pay a small amount of money for a drain survey and fixing the problems before settling into the new home.
Don’t forget your old property
As a new homeowner, it is understandable to be focussed on your new house, rather than the one you are leaving behind. However, if you are selling your old home it is vital to make sure everything is in good working order for the new owners. If there are any problems, it is better that you identify them, rather leaving it for your potential buyers to find! On the other hand, if there are no problems in your property’s drains, a CCTV survey and inspection report acts as proof to your buyers that everything is healthy.
Are you a new homeowner? Or are you just starting the process of buying a house? Remember to put a CCTV drain survey on your to-do list and give us a call when you need it!