CCTV Drain & Locating Surveys
CCTV drain surveys identify drainage issues early, preventing expensive and disruptive problems. These surveys are compatible with drains of all sizes and ideal for both commercial and residential properties. Regardless of your drainage system’s scale, we are ready to assist you.
Commercial, industrial & Residential applications
Emergency & Routine Drainage Services
Suppose you have a smelly sink, or a blocked toilet. A quick call to your Elite Pipeline specialist would normally ensure a quick resolution to the problem. But not always. Drains are complex systems and sometimes it’s necessary to investigate deep in the drainage system in order to discover the source of the blockage. It’s in these circumstances that we use a CCTV drain survey.
What is a CCTV Drain Survey?
It’s an inspection of your drainage system using a award winning WinCam HD CCTV camera, which provides 360° real-time imagery of the drain’s interior. The data is relayed to the surface where it is analysed by a Elite Pipeline engineer, allowing us to pinpoint the location of the blockage, and diagnose the cause.
The main goal of a CCTV drain inspection is to detect possible issues within your drains early and address them before they develop into bigger, more expensive problems. When a blockage is suspected, we can determine its nature and exact location. Following this, we apply the most suitable technique to clear the pipes, restoring your drains to good-working condition.
Yes, But What is a CCTV Drain Survey?
But Why Choose Us?
Operating 24/7, 365 days a year throughout Wales, Elite provides skilled engineers ready to deliver all your drainage services at times most convenient for your business. Utilizing cutting-edge technology ensures that our work meets the highest standards, and our commitment to customer care means we strive not only to fulfill our duties but to exceed expectations.
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5 Types of CCTV Drain Survey
In addition to the primary need to remove a blockage, there are several other reasons to arrange a CCTV drain survey, due to their effectiveness in identifying potential drainage issues:
1.Locating & Mapping CCTV Survey
2.Homebuyer CCTV Survey
3.Build-Over CCTV Survey
4.Drain Maintenance CCTV Survey
5. Vermin Infestation CCTV Survey
1.Locating & Mapping survey
It’s essentially another genre of CCTV surveys carried out within your drainage infrastructure, providing an accurate plan of where your drainage and sewage systems lie. This includes the location of buried manholes, gullies and more to aid in the creation of detailed maps.
The primary purpose of drain mapping is to assist with building projects. Prior to commencing any construction or renovation on your property, it's crucial to identify the exact layout of the drainage system. This knowledge helps prevent accidental damage to the drains and enables you, your architect, or your builder to determine the best course of action when working near drainage networks. By providing precise information about the location and depth of your drains, drain mapping ensures your plans are well-informed before any digging or excavation starts.
Additionally, for certain commercial sites, including those regulated under COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards) and EPR (Environmental Permitting Regulations), drain mapping is a legal requirement. We can assist in ensuring your drain map complies with all relevant regulations.
2.Homebuyer Survey
Homebuyer CCTV drain surveys are used to check the condition of a drainage system prior to buying a house. The diagnostics provide information about damaged pipes, but also give warning of potential problems that can be dealt with early. Repairs are far cheaper, as a result of a drain survey report, because the exact location requiring repair, or replacement is known.
3.Build-Over Survey
A Build-Over Survey is carried out in order to eliminate the risk of damage to existing pipework. Building on top of a sewer or drain can cause massive disruption so it’s critical to do these checks. If you’re planning to build an extension on your property, the local water authority will require that you carry out a CCTV survey if the construction work is close to any of their pipes.
4.Drain Maintenance Survey
Even if your drains are working perfectly well, we recommend drain maintenance every 1-2 years. In the same way that a car service maintains the performance of your vehicle, a CCTV drain survey will ensure that you’re ahead of the curve should repairs or remediation be necessary. The frequency is dependent upon the age and condition of your pipes, but your Elite Pipeline expert can offer guidance on this. (included in our maintenance plan)
5.Vermin Infestation Survey
If you have spotted rat droppings, or you’re hearing scrabbling sounds beneath your floorboards, you may have a rat infestation in your drains. A CCTV drain survey will put your mind at rest as to whether or not this is the case. Our camera will identify any points of entry, or damage caused by rodents. Once you know if there is a problem, we can pinpoint the problem for pest control experts.
FAQs
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A CCTV drain report includes a large amount of information designed to help you verify the health of your drains. A CCTV survey report contains an overview of the survey job, including how long it took, the length of the drainage surveyed, and initial findings. The survey report will then include a full list of recommendations based on the findings, a map of the drains, and a survey sheet.
Alongside the report we share the video and photographic footage taken during the drain survey.
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A CCTV drain survey can vary in how long it takes to complete based on the length and the diameter of the drains. For a small system they can be completed within two hours. For a larger system it will take a longer amount of time. Our engineers will also provide a full quote and time estimate before any work is carried out.
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CCTV surveys can diagnose a wide variety of potential problems, including different forms of blockages and signs of wear and tear. A survey can also be used to identify areas of weakness within a drainage system. That includes being able to diagnose issues caused by collapsed drains, tree roots, blockages, causes of leaks or burst pipes, signs of wear and tear, signs of corrosion, animal intrusions and displaced elements.