Common cctv drain surveys problems
- ✓ Cracks in ageing pipes
- ✓ Joints that have slipped out of line
- ✓ Roots growing in at connections
- ✓ Unknown pipe routes under older buildings
- ✓ Ageing pipes in older homes
CCTV Drain Surveys in Colchester
A CCTV drain survey sends a small waterproof camera along the pipe, so the footage shows cracks, roots, loose joints and silt that nobody can see from above. You get a clear picture of the drain instead of a guess.
People often call Colchester Britain's oldest recorded town. Camulodunum was the first capital of Roman Britain. Work underground in the historic centre can therefore meet old remains. Anglian Water is the sewerage company here.
How cctv drain surveys works in Colchester
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Request a survey
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Camera goes in
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Live inspection
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Written report
What to look for and what to do
A survey suits drains that block again and again. It also helps before you buy a house, because drain faults rarely show at a viewing. Damp patches or sunken ground along a pipe run are another reason to look. The written report records what the camera found.
Buyers of older homes can book a survey before exchange, since drain faults rarely show at a viewing. Roman remains in the historic centre make careless digging a poor idea. The footage helps you plan any repair around those limits.
Local drainage in Colchester
Homes in a town this old vary a great deal in age. Older homes may have clay or cast iron drains, while newer ones often have plastic. Each material needs its own care, so the best method can change from street to street. We cover areas such as the Dutch Quarter, Greenstead, Shrub End, the Garrison and Severalls.
Use the Colchester drainage guide for wider context, while the cctv drain surveys guide sets out the method. Since many jobs start with one fault and reveal another, drain jetting in Colchester is a useful next read.
CCTV Drain Surveys in Colchester: FAQs
Why survey a drain that is not blocked?
A survey pays off in older streets, since cracks in clay pipes cause slow drains long before a blockage. The report also shows what to fix first in an older terrace.
Can heavy rain overload drains in Colchester?
Heavy rain can overload drains in any town. Some older drains carry foul and surface water together, so they can struggle in a storm. If sinks or gullies back up only in wet weather, tell us, because that pattern helps the plumber find the cause.