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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey in Stockport

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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey across Stockport

A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey is an essential part of due diligence when you buy a property. Standard homebuyer and building surveys do not include drain inspection. Yet drain defects can cost thousands of pounds to repair, and you may not see them from the surface.

Our surveys use high-definition CCTV cameras. They inspect the full accessible drainage system beneath and around the property. We record each pipe run, from the property to the point where it joins the public sewer. The survey looks for cracks, fractures and root ingress. It also finds displaced joints, bellied sections where water pools, and any other area of concern.

You get a detailed written report. It has annotated screenshots and a plan of pipe routes and defect locations. It also has a condition grade for each section. Solicitors accept this report for conveyancing. You can also share it with your surveyor, lender or insurer.

Having this information before exchange gives you the evidence to ask for a lower price. You can ask for repairs as a condition of sale. Or you can choose to walk away from a property with serious drain problems.

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✓ Previous buyers have withdrawn from the purchase and you want to understand why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 property address, and we arrange a survey date. You need no preparation, since we reach the drains through external manholes and chambers.
2.
Full System Survey
We feed the CCTV camera through each drain run we can reach. We record high-definition video of the pipes, joints and connections, and of any defects.
3.
Analysis and Reporting
Our technician reviews the footage and writes a detailed report. It has annotated images and a map of the pipe routes. It also has condition grades and clear advice.
4.
Delivery and Support
We deliver the report within 24 hours, in a format that suits your solicitor. We can explain the findings and give repair quotes if we find defects.

Pricing guide

The cost of a pre-purchase CCTV drain survey depends on the size of the property and the extent of the drainage network. Larger properties with several drain runs or outbuildings take longer to survey, because there is more pipe to inspect. Request a fast, fixed-price quote online. The price always includes the survey, a full written report and annotated footage.

Pre-Purchase Drain Survey — frequently asked questions

When should I book a pre-purchase drain survey?

Ideally, book the survey once the seller accepts your offer, but before you exchange contracts. This gives you time to negotiate on the findings, or to withdraw if serious defects show up. We can arrange most surveys within a few days of booking, while the report follows within 24 hours.

Will the survey report be accepted by my solicitor?

Yes. Solicitors, mortgage lenders and insurers accept our reports for conveyancing. They do so because we write each report to a professional standard. It has detailed findings, marked-up images and clear notes on pipe condition.

What happens if the survey finds problems?

Because the report shows each defect, you can use it to ask for a lower price. You can ask the seller to arrange repairs before completion. You can also factor the repair costs into your decision. We can give repair quotes for any issues we find.