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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey in Portsmouth

We survey the drains before you buy a property. Since hidden drain faults cost a lot to fix later, this check protects your investment.

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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey across Portsmouth

A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey checks drainage that home surveys often skip. We run cameras through the system and record every pipe to the main sewer connection. You get a written report with photos, a pipe map, and a grade for each section. Since solicitors and lenders accept this report, it gives you real proof to negotiate or walk away.

Signs you need pre-purchase drain survey help

✓ You are about to exchange contracts on a property purchase and want full visibility of the drainage condition
✓ The property is more than 30 years old and likely has original clay or cast-iron drainage
✓ There are mature trees close to the property that may have caused root ingress into pipes
✓ The homebuyer or building survey flagged damp, subsidence, or drainage concerns
✓ Previous buyers have withdrawn from the purchase and you want to understand why

Our process

1.
Book and Prepare
Contact us with the address and we'll arrange a survey date. Since we reach the pipes through outside manholes and chambers, you don't need to prepare anything at all.
2.
Full System Survey
We feed the camera through every drain run we can reach on site. While we go, we record clear footage of the pipe's state, joints, and any faults.
3.
Analysis and Reporting
Our engineer reviews the footage and writes up a clear report with marked-up images. Since you'll want the full picture, it also maps the pipe route and grades its state.
4.
Delivery and Support
We send the report soon after the visit, in a form your solicitor can use. Since questions often come up, we're happy to talk through the findings and quote for any repairs.

Pricing guide

The cost of a pre-purchase drain survey depends on the size of the home and its pipe network. A larger home with several pipe runs or outbuildings takes longer to check. However, request a fast, fixed-price quote online. The price covers the survey, a full report, and footage.

Pre-Purchase Drain Survey — frequently asked questions

When should I book a pre-purchase drain survey?

Ideally, book the survey once you've had an offer accepted, but before you exchange contracts. Since this gives you time to act on the findings, you can negotiate or even pull out if serious faults turn up. Most surveys can happen within a few days of booking.

Will the survey report be accepted by my solicitor?

Yes, since we write our reports to a high standard. Solicitors and lenders regularly accept them when a house sale goes through. Each report includes full findings, marked-up images, and a clear grade of the pipe's state.

What happens if the survey finds problems?

If we find faults, you can use the report to ask for a lower price or for the seller to fix them first. Since costs matter too, you can also weigh the repair bill into your final choice. We can quote for any repairs we find.

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