With the record-breaking wet start to 2024, drains and sewage have been at the front of the minds of many homeowners.
The current incidents of flooding and sewage overspill in the wettest parts of the country have led one expert from Reading University to describe the current state of our national infrastructure as like something from Victorian Britain, when sewage last regularly flowed down the streets.
If you are experiencing issues with your drainage or it has been recommended that you have a CCTV drain survey, you may be wondering about the process and the types of things it will be checking for.
What is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV survey is a high-tech way of finding out what is happening in drains and sewers. Sewage and drainage systems are complex, and often very old, with companies such as https://www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/cctv-drain-surveys-wolverhampton/ using the latest technology to survey and fix any issues.
A drain survey uses specialist camera equipment to obtain a full view of your drainage system without the need to dig up any of your property. Those considering a CCTV drain survey Wolverhampton do so because it is less intrusive and faster than other types of drain and sewer checks.
What can be seen on a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey will pick up almost any issue present in your drains and sewers, This could be blockages caused by food; detritus associated with sewage, such as wet wipes or other non-biodegradable objects; or leaves and natural materials from outside that have flowed down drains and caused a build-up. A CCTV survey can pick up issues in your drains and sewers before they become bigger issues.
In addition to blockages, progressive problems such as sewer degradation and tree root ingression can start slowly but cause huge and costly problems further down the line if left to fester. A CCTV survey will check for these things and will usually include a report on the condition of the drains and any remedial works that will need to be carried out.