A drainage investigation uses cameras to trace the cause of a problem that keeps coming back. Unlike a routine survey, we focus on your exact symptoms and trace the fault to its source. Since this helps when blockages return, or you have damp patches, bad smells, or slow drains, it pins down the real cause. You get a written report with footage and clear advice, useful for insurance claims too.
We start by learning about the problem, since this means checking which fixtures show symptoms, when it happens, and what you've tried already. This guides where we focus first.
We trace the pipes from the affected spot outward, recording every section and joint. Since we won't stop early, we continue until we find the fault causing the problem.
Once we find the cause, whether tree roots, a collapsed section, or a loose joint, we record it in full. Since you'll want proof, this includes marked-up footage and images for your files.
You get a clear report that explains the problem, where it sits, and fixes ranked by cost. Since some owners want work done fast, we can quote for repairs right away.
The cost of a drainage investigation depends on how complex the pipes are and how long the check takes. A simple case, where the cause is easy to identify, needs less work. However, request a fast, fixed-price quote online. We confirm the price before we start, with no call-out fee.
A standard survey gives a general report on the state of your whole system. An investigation is different, since it traces your exact symptoms back to one fault. It may cover the full system, or just the part that's affected.
Yes, our cameras can reach pipes under an extension or similar add-on. While there is sometimes no hole nearby, we can add a short-term one instead.
Yes, since our reports include dated footage, marked-up images, and a clear grade of the pipe's state. Insurers generally accept them for claims. We write reports to a standard that also suits disputes and legal cases.
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