Businesses may need a CCTV drain survey for a number of reasons. This includes recurrent drain blockages and issues with toilets, but what do they involve and what happens during commercial drain surveys?
To remove some of the mystery, here’s our easy guide to CCTV drain assessments for businesses.
Why book a commercial CCTV drain survey?
Commercial drain surveys are requested for many different reasons. Often, there are problems with drains overflowing, which may be causing odours or waterlogged grounds. This is particularly unsightly and damaging for businesses where members of the public are attending, such as hotels and restaurants. If left unresolved, it can even lead to rodent infestations, affecting the safety and hygiene of your commercial premises. A drain survey will identify the source of the issue faster than visual inspections.
CCTV drain surveys may also be required during construction work if you’re expanding your premises, rebuilding or designing a new property ideal for your business needs. CCTV surveys are useful for forming accurate site plans, and you can even commission CAD mapping to check the condition of existing drains prior to construction work commencing. This helps achieve a smooth, successful project.
What happens during commercial drain surveys?
CCTV drain surveys are one of the most efficient ways to find out more about your drain system, including finding the source of any blockages.
State-of-the-art, small CCTV cameras are used, feeding them through your drain systems to provide live feedback about what’s happening. The images may show there’s compacted debris or other problems, such as cracks, drain collapses or root branches impacting the pipes.
Some drain survey companies may also offer additional specialist services, including the use of SONDE devices and CAT scanners to trace the location of covered manholes.
What happens if we find a blocked drain?
In the case of blocked commercial drains, it’s important for businesses to get back on track, especially when the problem is affecting custom. One of the best remedial services for blocked drains is jet washing, using powerful pressure washers to remove a build-up of fat and other debris, such as rodent nests.
When requesting a CCTV drain survey, always check the company you hire offers remedial services like emergency jet washing so that you don’t have to look for someone else to clear the issue. You should also ask whether they cover all types of commercial drains, including those based in schools, eateries, conference centres, medical facilities, hotels, pubs, retail outlets and other sites.
How long do commercial drain assessments take?
When checking commercial drains, CCTV survey lengths will vary depending on the type of business premises, drain size and scale of the work required. Most CCTV drain surveys will take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, but an expert will work closely with you to ensure disruptions are kept to a minimum.
Get a free drain survey quote
Does your business need a commercial drain assessment? Speak to The Drain Survey Company. We work across London, Essex and surrounding areas, coming out to locations such as Chelsea and Hampstead. For a free quote, call now on 020 4538 4399.
