One of the biggest challenges in properly diagnosing the source of a blocked or leaking pipeline is accessing the pipe itself, which is almost always buried under landscaping and concrete foundation. With our CCTV drain surveys, that problem is eliminated altogether. Total Drainage Services (SW) Ltd will compile a complete report of what we find in the survey, allowing you to ensure that your property meets regulations. The level of detail in the report makes it easy to design a pre-planned maintenance scheme that prevents the damage that will eventually cause a drainage emergency.
The process explained
The first step in the process is making an initial external investigation of your drainage system to determine if a CCTV survey is even needed. If so, we compile the video evidence we collect into a full report of findings, along with a detailed quote of the work we think is necessary. Our quotes are perfect for developers and surveyors because they are produced in a Wincam format that includes a written report, a DVD, photographs, quotations, and a scale drawing of the drainage network and any problem areas we discover. The equipment we use includes:
CCTV Surveys Bournemouth
- Crawler: a small camera mounted on a motorised base that allows it to crawl through the drains and relay video information
- Push rods: similar to an endoscope, these allow for surveillance of tighter and narrower spaces
- Dye testing: a dye is injected into the drain pipe and monitored for leaks and blockages, helping us pinpoint the location of a collapse
- Cat: this piece of equipment allows us to locate electrical cables that may pose a safety hazard when digging
- Jenny: this is a specialised tool that causes a low voltage to pass through metal pipes, allowing surveillance equipment to travel much further distances
Our CCTV surveys are the most accurate way of detecting a drain blockage. With our innovational CCTV drain survey technology, we can detect exactly what is causing the drain to be blocked. This way, it is much easier to find a method of unblocking the drain. Different obstacles blocking drains sometimes require different methods of removal for the removal to be efficient. Total Drainage Services can successfully get to the bottom of what exactly is causing the blockage of the drain, which also significantly reduces the risk of anything going wrong. For a more accurate diagnosis of what is causing your property’s drain to be blocked, get in contact with Total Drainage Services today. Our expert team will listen to the specifications of your domestic or commercial property, then take into account the problems that your blockage is causing. For more information regarding our expert CCTV surveys service, or other services such as resin lining and drain unblocking, get in touch today!
Fool-proof indicators
We use a three-tiered, colour-coded system in assessing the health of your drainage system. Code red indicates a seriously compromised pipeline that requires immediate emergency work. Amber indicates that your drains have on-going issues that can be resolved with pre-planned maintenance to prevent a total catastrophe. Finally, green indicates a perfectly maintained drainage system that requires no further work.
As previously implied, drain surveys are perhaps the most accurate way of detecting a major blockage, be it for domestic or commercial properties. Specialist CCTV technology can detect the exact cause of your blocked drain, so that we can get to the bottom of the issue as soon as possible. Call our expert team today for more information or to request a CCTV drain survey service for your property.
Keep your property up to code
We can accurately diagnose any problems in your drainage system with our state-of-the-art CCTV surveys.
