Drainage networks are very often something property owners don’t spare a thought for until there’s a problem. Once an issue arises, the best course of action is to immediately call in the professionals to investigate. From persistent blockages in your sinks and toilets to a foul odour and puddles on your lawn, experts will know how to approach the problem, and very often, they’ll do so with a CCTV drainage survey.
This service is simply the most efficient way to investigate and diagnose your drainage issues, and comes with a long list of benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss those benefits so you can make an informed decision next time a drainage disaster strikes, or if it’s time to gain an understanding of the condition of your drainage system.
1. Non-invasive
One of the main draws of CCTV drain surveys is how non-invasive they are. When you have the advantage of agile CCTV survey equipment, no ground needs to be dug into, and no pipes must be pulled apart. Instead, trained professionals like ourselves operate crawler or push cameras lowered into the drains to investigate what is causing the problem. The specialist cameras used are high-resolution, so we’re able to investigate pipe condition without breaking ground and causing significant disruption.
2. Quick and efficient
Because of how non-invasive they are, CCTV drain surveys are fast to carry out, and that includes prepping for them. Engineers will find the appropriate access point, typically manholes and inspection chambers, set up with equipment nearby, then lower the camera through the access point and into the drains.
This equipment includes a screen and controls so they can control the camera while analysing the live footage the camera is recording. Once they’ve identified the condition of the network, they guide the camera back out and pack up. It’s a quick and simple process to ensure you’re disrupted as little as possible.
3. Highly accurate
Professional CCTV drain surveys are always performed with high-resolution cameras to ensure the quality of all footage captured is clear for accurate analysis. This way, we can identify cracks, misalignments, blockages, and damage with complete confidence.
Accuracy is why it’s essential to hire professionals with their own specialist equipment for a drain survey, rather than buying cheap equipment and attempting it yourself. Without investing a significant amount of money into the right high-quality technology for the job, you’ll be stuck trying to check the condition of drainage pipes and diagnose issues on subpar equipment. It’s best to trust the experts to ensure total accuracy. Read more about why you should leave a CCTV survey to the professionals on our blog.
4. Cost-effective
As CCTV drain surveys don’t require breaking ground with large plant machinery, which would also take much longer and require significant preparation, they’re far more cost-effective than the alternative. The speed, accuracy, and compact size of drain survey equipment mean you save money that would otherwise be spent on turning your property into a temporary construction zone.
5. Catch issues early
Another excellent benefit of professionally conducted CCTV drain surveys is that they help engineers spot problems in their early stages. If we’re called at the first sign of trouble, we can perform a CCTV inspection and investigate the cause before it becomes a much bigger issue. It doesn’t take long for a small problem to snowball into something serious, which could require repairs that involve digging on your property – something that can be costly and very disruptive.
Here at Premier Drainage, we offer other fast and efficient solutions for drainage issues alongside our CCTV drain surveys. This includes our pipe lining service – an efficient, no-dig repair that addresses damaged pipes using a resin-impregnated felt tube into the pipe. We inflate it to create a seal, which, when cured, becomes an impenetrable shell. We use the same material and method for patch repairs, in case of specific cracks or damage that doesn’t require full relining. In combination with our quick CCTV drainage surveys, you’re left with an entirely efficient and cost-effective drain inspection and repair without once digging up your land.
CCTV drain surveys, drain mapping, home buyer surveys and more from Premier Drainage Solutions
If you think there could be something wrong with your property’s drainage system, or you need to assess its condition for buying or building purposes, a CCTV drain survey is a fantastic next step. Our highly experienced engineers will visit your site, perform the survey and explain in detail the condition and status of your drains. For even more in-depth results, opt for our CCTV drain mapping service, which includes a full report of our findings and your drainage network layout, analysed and created using water authority-approved software.
Get in touch today and let’s get your CCTV drain survey organised.
