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CCTV Drain Survey London

CCTV Drain Surveys London We provide CCTV drain surveys in London at affordable prices to help check your system for blockages or pipework leaks. A drain survey uses a close up camera to help us identify issues and damage which needs a repair or replacement. All CCTV surveys in London are carried out by a qualified drain technician who will insert a small camera into your system and use it to take pictures and video. We can then assess the condition of the drains, and provide a quote detailing the best way to fix them.

 

Why have a drain survey ?

Over time drainage systems can be affected by damage caused by external problems such as …

  • Pressure changes and movement of the adjacent ground damaging to your drain pipes
  • Tree roots which penetrate your drainage system
  • Wear and tear over many years time
  • Pressure build up due to blockages in the pipes
  • Misaligned joints creating leaks rusting the pipe structure
  • Collapsed drains which weaken your waste system

 

Our drain surveys use a CCTV camera to give you an accurate report of your system to identify any repairs required. In the past you would need a large scale excavation but now cameras can inspect your system and sewer, which allows us to produce reports quickly, efficiently and without any disruption to your home or commercial premises.

London CCTV Drain Surveys

 

What is a Drain Survey?

A drain survey is a thorough inspection of your waste pipework using high-tech CCTV cameras which send a live-feed back to your engineer. This gives us a precise view of your drains system to identify any issues that need to be repaired.

The CCTV survey results will then be detailed in a report which will thoroughly detail the drain dimensions, materials, invert levels, direction of flow, use of pipework and also the structural condition. The drain survey report can also include a detailed site-plan, and still images of any defects with a Dropbox link of the CCTV footage with relevant recommendations and a quote of our costs to rectify any faults found.

 

CCTV Drain Inspections London

By using professional CCTV camera equipment we can quickly identify issues such as a suspected broken drain or collapsed pipe. You may need to help trace an old drain to replace a new one. Whatever the situation, a drain survey can usually provide the answer including finding damp, or to pinpoint problems in homebuyer surveys. It’s a common problem as 70% of London’s sewers are in excess of 100 years old.

 

 

Drainage Survey London

Our drain surveyors insert the CCTV camera down to inspect the drain, either via a manhole or a rodding access point. All of our CCTV cameras are self-levelled, and they show in full colour with an automatic on screen meter reading display. Once the drainage survey is complete, we aim to produce the written report within 2 to 4 working days unless agreed otherwise. Upon request, we can send the written drains report within 24 hours for an additional cost. Normally this service is requested with homebuyer drainage surveys to speed up exchanging contracts etc. The video footage can be sent via Dropbox link online, or by DVD through the post.

 

CCTV Drain Survey London

CCTV Drain Survey Prices 

How much does a CCTV Drain Survey Cost?

Option 1: From £140.00 plus VAT for a basic look & see survey, i.e. no report / site plan or CCTV footage.

Option 2: From £250.00 plus VAT, a CCTV survey which comes with a detailed written report & CCTV footage

 

Drain Survey Reports

What do drain surveys examine?

Your drain survey report will cover:

Drain dimensions, chamber depth, direction of flow, use of pipework, pipe materials and structural condition.

The report will include a detailed site plan, and still images of any major defects with a dropbox link of the CCTV survey footage with relevant recommendations and costs to rectify any faults found.

 

Homebuyer drain surveys

How much is a homebuyer drain survey?

We provide homebuyer drain surveys in London starting from £ 250 + VAT. If you require a homebuyer report or a CCTV drain survey contact us by email, or call 0207 125 0295.

 

Drain Survey Example   

Drainage Surveys London

If you’re thinking of buying a property a pre-purchase CCTV drain survey could save you a small fortune.

At J Snow Drainage London, we understand that one of the biggest commitments you could ever make is the decision to buy your own home. The process is simple enough, in the end a surveyor decides if the property is fit for habitation. What the surveyor doesn’t tell you is that they have a disclaimer that directly involves your potential new drainage system, because they can’t inspect what they can’t see.

 

This means that you could take a potential risk with the drainage system of your next property. So a professional drains inspection can save you a lot of money as the last thing you want is to move in to only to find out you have a series of collapsed pipes just a few months later. So we highly recommend having your drains professionally surveyed by our CCTV engineers before you proceed with the purchase.

 

Drain Inspections & Sewer Surveys

Drain Survey LondonIt’s common knowledge there’s a high population of rats living near drain sewers in London. The very thought of a rat entering your property is enough to scare most people, and if you notice anything of that nature you should contact us immediately. The quicker a problem like this is dealt with, the better. Rats frequently use damaged, or redundant, drainage systems to enter properties.

 

By using a CCTV drain survey we can investigate your drainage system in great detail. This allows us to see any single point of entry that a rat could potentially use, they can fit through the tiniest of gaps, so it takes a highly skilled engineer to spot the problem quickly, and deal with it efficiently. One of the most common causes of rat infestation involves drains that are redundant, and simply haven’t been completely capped off.

 

There are plenty of solutions that we can offer you if we do find that your rat infestation is caused by your drainage system, so please don’t worry. Visit our contact page to discuss a CCTV drains inspection.

A CCTV drains inspection mapping your system and history :

Most buildings’ drain systems don’t have plans that are readily available, because most of the information would now be outdated or inaccurate. As additions to drainage systems are made over time, no notes are made.

 

Using professional CCTV drain surveying techniques, we can create an accurate, up to date plan of all of the internal and external pipework that your drainage system contains. We can also offer you impartial advice and any services that you may require.

Book A CCTCV Drain Survey in London – Call Today :
0800 335 7113 or 0207 125 0295

Affordable Drain Repairs

We always seek to provide an efficient and cost effective drains service. We offer the best advice and an unrivalled level of experience. We also offer a special 10% discount on our usual fees for senior members of the community, as well as clients with disabilities.

Our Company Guarantee

We offer more than a ‘quick fix’ for a drain repair, so all of our work comes with a guarantee that lasts a decade. We also have full public liability insurance of up to £5 million. All of this is to offer you the peace of mind that we provide the very best drain services.

J Snow Drainage London

As always the team at J Snow Drainage London are available any day of the year & we will get straight back to you.