10 Solid Reasons To Conduct A Cctv Drainage Survey For Pipe Inspection

By Author: Danniel Kollen
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The incredible CCTV technology has invaded the drainage inspection sphere. What was mostly used by business owners, property owners and retailers to deter crime and vandalism, today helps drain technicians with drainage survey. That’s why it’s fast becoming the most reliable device to collect the inside information of underground assets. From drainage pipes to the property’s sewer, the tiny camera takes minutes to make its way through the assets and detect a blockage. Fitted with LED, the device captures crystal clear images for the skilled operator to view them in real-time. Later, property owners, those quoting on the job and relining contractors go through the report to come to decisions.

The article, however, takes an in-depth approach to find out what kind of information does the survey provide and the most common reasons to have it done. Enlisted below are all ten of them.

1. Establishes the cause of a blockage

Probably, the primary reason for CCTV surveys to have existed all this while was to detect blockage in underground assets. The same has gained more popularity with trenchless technology ...
... coming into view. This has taken the guesswork out of pipe repair jobs with its non-invasive and highly accurate survey method. Building managers and property owners have gained the most from its discovery as they can now fix a budget and plan accordingly for renovation work.

2. Assists potential homebuyers in cracking a deal

You never know in what condition the underground assets are lying, do you? Until and unless you carry out an inspection, it’s hard to tell. To save yourself from unanticipated repair costs after purchasing a new home, make sure you carry out a survey. This shall clarify everything and prevent the then homeowner to fool you into purchasing a damaged property.

3. Helps landlords gather evidence against tenants

Most of the tenants, we are not saying all, have a careless attitude towards rented homes. Some clog the drains with nappy, while others keep silent on committing mistakes that can pose a threat to the pipes. All this and much more later results in blockage and cracked pipes thereafter with the landlord paying through the nose for intensive repair work.
The only way to save yourself from incurring the cost is by conducting a drainage survey, both before and post completion of tenancy so that you have evidence enough to pinpoint the tenant’s careless attitude.

4. Helps tenants draw compensation for already blocked pipes

Similarly, a non-invasive CCTV survey of the drainage system can help tenants to prove their innocence in case their landlords frame charges against them for mishandling the pipelines. They can also voice out their concerns when moving into a rented house and demand the issue to be fixed at once or claim compensation for poor pipeline condition. The report thus generated from the survey can also save tenants from bond deductions.

5. As a precautionary step to ensure the brand-new condition of pipes

A brand-new home should be in pristine condition with pipes and other underground assets in prime condition. However, the property owner can fool you into purchasing the home only to realise incorrect gradients, poorly sealed joints and miscellaneous damages later when it’s already too late. A CCTV survey can be insurance and restore your mental peace by assuring you of everything beneath the ground in proper condition.

6. Inspect drainage system before renovation work

There are three distinct reasons to conduct a CCTV survey before nodding your head to a building renovation job. One is to mitigate the risk of accidental damage, while the other is to simplify the building approval application process. Lastly, you can enjoy a more cost-effective renovation plan.

7. Inspect pipes before a renovation takes places nearby

There are times when a renovation occurring nearby threatens the pipes and underground assets beneath your property. To be on the safe side, always conduct a pipe inspection job before and after the renovation episode to claim compensation from the party or your neighbour if anything goes wrong. Pollution surveys are also important from this stance.

8. To establish pipeline layouts

It’s always better to have a crystal-clear idea of where your pipes are running through on your property. This will help you in future projects that you might undertake and avert them from damaging the assets lying under the ground.

9. Monitors pipe conditions for them to run efficiently

It’s important to monitor pipelines frequently because what seems at first to be trivial, later magnifies into irreparable damage. For instance, the pipes gather soil over time or develop cracks causing water seepage issues. Likewise, build-ups of fat, oil and corrosion break down the entire system when left unattended. A timely check helps avoid expensive repairs and unanticipated breakdowns later.

10. Assists building managers

No matter where you live or work, whether it’s a multi-dwelling complex or a commercial facility, it’s easy for the building manager to administer everything if the person involved has a drain inspection report at hand.

Author Bio:
The author spreads awareness through informative write-ups for the welfare of the community. Pollution surveys, sewer cleaning, GPR surveys and impermeable area survey are some of the concepts that she often writes on for the sake of concept clarification to enthusiastic readers.