What is a home buyers CCTV drain survey?

Simply put, a home buyers CCTV drain survey, also known as a pre-purchase drain survey, is a thorough inspection offered to prospective buyers.

Buying a house – for most of us – is the biggest investment we will ever make and making sure there are no nasty or expensive issues is crucial. Therefore, having a home buyers CCTV drain survey in Rochford can save you a great deal of money in the long run.

What’s involved?

Similar to a general building survey that’s performed by a chartered surveyor, a home buyers drain survey is designed to assess the state of the drains and drainage system before you purchase a property.

Our engineers use state-of-the-art CCTV cameras to identify any issues that might be present. This could be anything from damaged pipework and tree root ingress to leaks, blockages and collapsed pipes. We will then provide our findings, along with footage from the survey, in a detailed report.

Why should you have a home buyers CCTV drain survey in Rochford?

Though home buyers CCTV drain surveys in Rochford allow us to take a closer look at the drains themselves in terms of damage, they can also be used during the purchase process.

In fact, most mortgage lenders, insurers and solicitors will request a pre-purchase drain survey before you even exchange contracts as it shows important information, such as drain mapping, mis-connections and drainage system ownership.

If you would like to arrange a home buyers CCTV drain survey in Rochford, or for more information about the survey itself, feel free to get in touch.