What Your Standard Home Buyer Report Might Miss
Wondering why you should get a drain survey? When you’re buying a new home, the last thing you want is having to deal with an expensive drainage problem just after you’ve moved in. Yet, the standard RICS Home Buyer Report fails to cover the full condition of a property’s drains, which leaves you vulnerable.
It’s a well-known issue within the property industry that hidden drainage problems are a major risk with properties over 15 years old. Which is why we want to talk about how a simple check can give you a guarantee of trouble-free drains.
At Drainflow, we have 20 years’ experience of providing crystal-clear CCTV drain surveys to ensure that our customers don’t inherit a costly problem. We’re drainage experts, here to offer straightforward advice you can rely on.
Why You Need a Drain Survey When Buying a House
It’s unlikely you’d buy a house without checking the electrics first, and the drains should be no different. A CCTV drain survey is like a standard health check for the property’s plumbing network. It’s a non-intrusive procedure where we use specialist remote-controlled CCTV camera equipment to get a clear look at what’s happening underground, without any digging or disruption.
The reason this it’s so important is that many costly drainage issues show no symptoms on the surface until it’s too late. Our survey provides you with a full diagnosis, identifying anything from minor blockages that need clearing to serious structural faults. This gives you critical information, helping you avoid inheriting expensive repairs and ensuring your new home is healthy from day one.
It’s also worth noting that some mortgage lenders now require a drain survey before approving a loan, making it an essential step for many buyers.
From Booking Your Drain Survey to Results in 4 Simple Steps
We know how busy homebuyers are, so we’ve made the process of booking and carrying out a drain survey as simple and stress-free as possible.
Step 1 – Easy Booking & Arrangement
Just give Drainflow a call. We’ll ask for the property details and we can liaise directly with the estate agent to arrange a suitable time for access. You don’t even need to be there on the day.
Step 2 – The On-Site CCTV Survey
Our drainage team will arrive promptly, set up and carry out the survey. Using a manhole for access, they’ll guide our camera system through the pipework, recording everything and noting down the precise location of any defects.
Step 3 – A Clear, Jargon-Free Report
You will receive a detailed report with our findings, complete with high-definition video footage from the camera. We write our reports in plain English, so you’ll understand exactly what we’re talking about if there’s a problem.
Step 4 – Results You Can Act On
If a problem is found, the report is your power. It provides the concrete visual evidence you need to go back to the seller. You can then either request they fix the issue before the sale completes, or you can use our findings to negotiate the purchase price down to cover the cost of future repairs.
Ready to Get a Clearer Picture?
Leaving the condition of your drains to chance is a risk you simply don’t need to take. As we’ve shown, arranging a survey is a simple, straightforward process that gives you invaluable information.
Whether you have questions or you’re ready to book, our team is here to help make the process easy for you. Take the next step and contact us today on 01525 718500.