Buying a property is already expensive enough. Before you commit to buying a property, you don’t want any hidden drainage problems to surface after you’ve exchanged contracts. In this article, we reveal what a drain camera actually looks for during a drain survey.
Pipe Material and Condition
When a drain survey is carried out the surveyor will first identify the materials that the drain pipes are made of (i.e. Clay, Pitch Fibre or Plastic). The surveyor will then check the pipes for any signs of cracking, corrosion or general deterioration. Older Clay Pipes can sometimes develop small cracks in them, but these can cause serious problems if they are not identified and repaired.
Root Ingress
Damaging tree roots can penetrate through the smallest of joint gaps and can grow very quickly. They can cause blockages or even damage to the surrounding pipe structure. A drain camera survey will highlight the presence of tree roots and their extent within the drain.
Displaced Joints and Collapsed Sections
A displaced joint can make for an expensive repair as often pipe relining or even full excavation of the drain may be required to put right. The drain survey Wolverhampton residents can commission before they make their house purchase will clearly highlight any displaced joints or collapsed drain sections within the property’s drainage system.
Gradient and Flow Problems
A pipe needs to be of a sufficient fall to allow the water to flow. Where a pipe has dipped or where the gradient has fallen, the water will pool. In time this will lead to deterioration of the surrounding structure and cause recurring blockages.
Drain Ownership and Boundaries
Identifying whether a drain is owned by a property or is an adopted drain (within the ownership of a Water Company) is crucial when looking to establish liability for any repairs.
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Before you complete the house, you can now negotiate on any repairs needed from the findings of the pre-purchase survey report. Or if worst case scenario, choose to withdraw from the purchase.
