CCTV Drain Survey and Inspection by Mersey Rod

As we all know, drains and pipes are an important part of any house, and equally as important to maintain through their working lifespan! It can cause a lot of stress and worry if your drains are not working as they should do – and can become costly if they are not fixed quickly and correctly. There are many different causes of blocked drains, from fat, grease, hair, foreign objects, and leaves. In order to solve the problem quickly and hassle free then often a CCTV drain survey in Liverpool is required to help us know exactly what is going on in your pipes.

CCTV is not just for watching people!

What exactly is a CCTV drainage survey, Liverpool? Well, in simple terms it is literally where high-tech CCTV cameras are inserted into your drains for an in-depth and thorough investigation. The camera is then remotely controlled by one of our experts to assess the situation and decide on the best course of action to sort out your drainage in Liverpool. It sounds very complicated and daunting, but it is useful in many tricky situations and takes the guesswork out of the root cause of the problem. It means that we no longer have to dig up the ground surrounding your drains or enter the pipes in order to know exactly what is going on. With our CCTV drain survey, Liverpool, you get a clear picture of what is causing your blockage, with minimal disruption.

What equipment is used?

When you arrange for our CCTV drain survey in Liverpool, one of our expert engineers will come to your property with a whole range of equipment to ensure that they get exactly what they need.

Waterproof CCTV camera – Obviously the most important piece of equipment we will use for your drain survey in Liverpool. Our equipment is equipped with high-quality cameras to make sure that we can see where the problem lies. Our CCTV cameras can see up to 9 metres underground allowing us to accurately trace drains and ducting. We can then draw up diagrams and plans to provide you with an exact picture of what your pipes look like to allow us to pinpoint the problem.

Access Rod – Access rods are highly flexible, allowing us to push the CCTV camera through the pipes and around tight bends and corners to give us an accurate picture.

Crawlers – These remote-controlled crawlers literally crawl through the pipework with 360-degree cameras to allow us to see real time pictures of the pipework condition to allow us to make a better diagnosis.

Sonde Equipment – Some of our CCTV drain surveys in Liverpool require more specialist kit, and our Sonde equipment allows us to carry out drainage inspections with the utmost precision. These are self-contained transmitters that allow us to find the precise location of collapses and blockages.

Why would I need a CCTV drainage survey, Liverpool?

While this all sounds very high-tech and not something you would initially think of, you would be surprised to hear that it is quite common to have one of our CCTV drain surveys in Liverpool.

1. Moving to a new house – if you are moving to a new house, it is extremely important that you get a drain survey. You need to make sure that all of the pipes and drainage systems have been well maintained and are all working properly. A blocked drain or a leak is not something that is normally picked up on when viewing the house, and it may be some time before it causes you any trouble. If the problem is a cracked pipe or a partial blockage, then it is better to get it sorted before hand with the seller.
2. If you have a persistent blockage – if you keep getting slow draining sinks, then chances are you have tried to fix the problem yourself. If you have used chemicals or even a rod to push the blockage out of the way, then you could be causing greater problems for yourself. If absolutely everything is not removed, then this will become a recurring Why not leave it to the professionals and get a CCTV drain survey in Liverpool to see exactly what the problem is and get it fixed correctly.
3. House maintenance – Why not add it to your list of jobs so that you are always ahead of the game. Being sure that you know if there is a leak or a crack in your pipes means that you can end up saving yourself from costly bills due to a burst pipe or blocked drain before it is too late. Get us booked in when you come to do your spring clean to make sure that your pipes and drains are in perfect working order before a problem slowly creeps up on you.

What are the benefits?

Our CCTV drain survey equipment is an essential tool to help us to sort out your drainage in Liverpool quickly and correctly. Whatever the reason for needing a drain survey, from blockages and flooding to inspecting a potential new house, here are the top benefits of choosing Mersey Rod for your CCTV drainage survey in Liverpool.

So, if you are experiencing any problems with your drains (either inside or outside) or you want a CCTV drain survey in Liverpool for a potential new house, contact Mersey Rod today. Our experts will offer fast, reliable and honest opinions and advice for whatever problem you are experiencing.