The Hidden Journey: Revealing Drain Issues via CCTV Investigation

Drain issues can be incredibly frustrating, especially when you don’t know what is causing them. May have already tried to troubleshoot the problem yourself, and even tried some of the DIY remedies – but with no success. Not all drain issues can be easily identified and solved. Some issues require a little bit more experience and technology to help get to the root cause, if your drain problem isn’t going away then it might be time to look for CCTV drain surveys in Warrington.

Most people have never even heard of a CCTV drain survey, let alone given much thought to booking one. However, they are an amazing diagnostic tool that can find out the cause of your problem. Here at Mersey Rod, we can offer this service (as well as many more!) to help you get back up and running again as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. We’ve put together the ultimate CCTV drain survey guide to show you why you need to be booking one as soon as possible.

What is a CCTV drain survey?

A CCTV survey is essentially an in-depth inspection of your drainage system with the use of high-tech CCTV cameras. They also allow for the easy identification and surveying of potential problems that might arise in your drains in Warrington. Our specially designed cameras can identify the source and let us know whether we are dealing with a blockage, a crack or a leak so we can get it fixed before the problem gets worse.

The CCTV cameras will show us real time footage of the inside of your drains, giving us a better picture of their overall health. Depending on the scale of the project, our survey can take up to a few hours to complete properly, and our trained engineers will write up their report and give it to you the same day – so you know exactly what you are dealing with. There is no special access that is required, we will work remotely from our specially designed vans after feeding our cameras into your drainage system.

CCTV drain surveys in Warrington have become an essential tool for inspecting and surveying underground drains, sewers, and pipe systems inside properties to help assess the situation quickly, safely and cost-effectively.

What can you use a CCTV drain survey for?

There are many different reasons you might want to book a CCTV drain survey, including;

• To investigate drain and sewer problems, such as blockages, poor flow rates, and even incidents of pollution
• To help planned preventative maintenance (PPV) to help asset owners manage costs and avoid damaging drain and pipe failures.
• To support construction projects by identifying drain connectivity and allowing the contractors to design the most appropriate drainage systems for the site.
• If you are buying a new house, a CCTV drain survey can help prevent future drain emergencies, and even negotiate with the price of the property if it looks like repairs will be required in the near future.
• They are used to support planned work when carrying out pipe repairs and replacements

As well as being used for inspections and repairs, a CCTV drain survey is an essential part of drain maintenance and care. It is difficult to know the state of your drainage system as they are hidden in the walls and floors of your property – as the saying goes, out of sight, out of mind! But by booking a CCTV drain survey you will know why you might be getting recurring problems, and you will know the best way to keep on top of your drain maintenance. A CCTV drain survey doesn’t just have to be for an emergency or for a large project – they can be used simply for peace of mind.

What equipment is used for a CCTV drain survey?

When you arrange for a CCTV drain survey, our engineers will bring a range of high-tech equipment with them, including:

Waterproof cameras – These are what our engineers will use to look inside your pipes. They are essential, and of course they need to be waterproof if they are going inside the damp and wet pipes! The cameras will be able to feed back real time images of inside your pipes to help us identify and diagnose the issues.

Access Rods – these extremely long rods are used to push the waterproof camera along your drains, and they need to be flexible in order to navigate around corners and through the tight pipes with ease. They will have supporting LED lights on the end (to be able to see in the dark) and the rods will be connected to a small and portable reel so we won’t run out.

Crawlers – remote controlled crawlers are used when we need to take a look in your sewage system, and they can be used in pipes ranging from 150 mm to 2000 mm in diameter. They are what they say on the tin, and they will crawl along the floors and the walls of the pipes to help us find any obstructed or damaged pipes. They are fitted with rugged bodies and an electric motor which drives it along, and they often have articulating arms with swivelling camera heads to allow us to view and film the pipes from every single angle.

By using this equipment, we can conduct a full investigation without damaging your drains and causing more problems.

What will the CCTV drain survey show me? (H2)

In short, a CCTV drain survey will show you absolutely everything that is going on inside your pipes. Regardless of how big or how small the problem is, we will be able to identify it to help you fix your drains. The purpose of these surveys is to provide detailed analysis of drainage systems, and we can help to spot:

• Breakages
• Root ingress
• Collapsed drains
• Drain blockages
• Corrosion
• Signs of animal life, such as pests
• Pipe leaks
• Signs of poor drainage installation

Our engineers will put together a comprehensive report that will include:

• The film footage from the inside of your drains
• A written report which will show:
  • The flow direction of your pipes
  • The diameter and length of the drain line
  • Any fractures
  • Any silt or debris build up
  • Any root infestations
  • The manhole depth
• A diagram drawing of the drainage system and any recommendations when problems are discovered

By using these findings and the report, we will be able to find the best way to get you back up and running again. If you are looking for help unblocking your drain in Warrington, then call us today for more information. Not only do we offer high-quality services, our friendly team are fully qualified and experienced with a wide range of drain problems and issues. Our aim is to get your drain problems fixed as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. We know that drain issues can cost money and cause a lot of stress if they are left to their own devices, and we want to help take the hassle away. Get in touch today to book a visit in, or if you have any queries or questions.