If you’re looking to buy a property or invest in the one you already own, a drain camera survey can be a cost-effective way to know exactly what’s going on under the surface without needing to break ground or the bank.
A drain camera survey is when drainage experts come to your property and use modern equipment to send a camera through your property’s pipes to view and access the location of potential drainage problems. This survey can map your drainage system and manholes, and offer high-definition footage enabling an accurate diagnosis of any issues.
According to Checkatrade, a drain camera survey in Bristol currently averages £225. The price will vary depending on the size of drainage system, ease of access, condition of the pipes, and the complexity of the process. For larger properties you may expect to pay between £350 and £450, again depending on complexity.
It’s important to know when considering the cost of a drain camera survey, that you are dealing with professionals with extensive experience, professionalism, and integrity. Look for experts with transparent fees and be sure the drainage engineer that comes to your property isn’t operating on a commission basis which may artificially inflate subsequent work costs. At Mega-Rod, we put people before profit and ensure you are only ever offered recommendations that are in your best interests and the long-term benefit of your property.
When you start to see tell-tale signs of a blockage or collapse, you won’t know how extensive the damage is until you can see inside the pipes themselves. Without the visual evidence of a drain camera survey, any decisions you make about how to address a drainage issue will be made flying blind.
What you may think is a minor issue, may be more advanced than you first realise. Starting work on repairing any drainage problem without all the facts and the exact location of the issue is inviting trouble. You may end up paying for repairs that weren’t needed or extra expenses because of digging in the wrong area.
Drain camera survey costs includes the following:
When choosing a company for a drain camera survey, some quotes may look enticingly cheaper than others. In an area with as much history as Bath and Bristol, you have some of the UK’s oldest pipe systems, and you want to be sure the drainage consultant you hire has the equipment, experience, and knowledge specific to the needs of this area.
A cheap survey may not utilise the quality of equipment required to give clear, high-definition footage of your property’s pipe work. Likewise, an inexperienced person conducting the survey and analysing the results may offer you an inaccurate diagnosis, missing issues that need addressing and could compromise the future of your property. Cutting costs on the survey may result in higher costs down the line.
For peace of mind that your drain camera survey will be conducted professionally, with integrity, modern equipment, and prices you can trust, contact Mega-Rod today.
