Why Landlords Trust Mega-Rod for Regular Drain Checks Between Tenancies

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    If you’re a landlord, letting agent or property manager, you know that property maintenance involves more than a fresh lick of paint or a tidy garden. It’s often the hidden bits – like drains – that keep a property ticking over smoothly and keep your tenants happy.

    As a landlord, you’re responsible for repairs to ‘basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary fittings, including pipes and drains’, according to the UK Government. So regular drain checks, especially between tenancies, are essential for protecting the long-term value of your property, minimising hassle, and ensuring legal compliance.

    That’s why so many local landlords across Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas rely on Mega-Rod. Here’s an overview of how we can help you, whether you own a single rental flat or manage a portfolio of properties.

    The Importance of Pre-Tenancy Checks

    Before renting out a property, you have a responsibility by law to ensure that it’s in a liveable condition and everything is in top working order. As part of your pre-tenancy checks, all plumbing and drainage must be inspected. Much of the inspection can be carried out visually – looking for leaks or drips, ensuring the toilets flush correctly and making sure that water drains away smoothly. You can also look for damp patches on the walls, check the radiators are working properly, and that pipework isn’t corroded.

    But this isn’t the full story. Unseen issues could be lurking within your plumbing and drainage system, slowly causing hidden damage that could manifest into expensive repairs in the future. This is where a proactive CCTV drain survey comes into its own, catching hidden problems before they turn into major inconveniences for you and your tenants.

    The Process of a CCTV Drain Survey

    Booking a drain survey with Mega-Rod eliminates the guesswork from property management. Our expert engineers use state-of-the-art CCTV technology to check every inch of your drainage system with minimal fuss. Waterproof cameras attached to a flexible rod are fed through access points, providing real-time, high-resolution images from deep inside your pipes.

    This quick, non-invasive process is monitored by an onsite engineer who’s able to record and identify blockages, leaks, root ingress or signs of wear and tear, so you’re not caught off-guard by future emergencies.

    After the survey, we’ll provide you with an easy-to-understand report detailing the condition of your drains, along with images and annotated videos, plus recommendations for any issues found. If remedial work is needed, we’ll get that booked in promptly and explain the best solutions and costs upfront.

    How Drain Checks Save You Time, Money and Stress

    It only takes one hidden blocked drain or undetected leak to spark a whole heap of stress: emergency callouts, tenant complaints and expensive property damage. Booking a drain check between tenancies means you:

    • Can sort out any potential blockages, avoiding the risk of slow-draining sinks, foul smells and major backups once new tenants move in.
    • Receive a detailed report, showing the health of the system and flagging anything that needs sorting, offering peace of mind.
    • Protect against expensive repairs and insurance headaches, since problems are generally easier and cheaper to fix early.
    • Fulfil your legal responsibility to provide a safe, habitable home.

    Professional drain surveys also reassure tenants that the property is well-maintained before they move in. Your tenancy agreement should set out the tenant’s responsibilities, and you may want to emphasise the importance of good drain health to them.

    This, along with a proactive drain survey, reduces the risk of future disputes should problems arise over ‘who blocked the drain’.

    Book a Drain Survey with Mega-Rod

    Whether you’re gearing up for new tenants or looking for a reliable partner for your annual maintenance, Mega-Rod works with landlords, property managers and letting agents to keep your drains in top condition and rental headaches at bay.

    Book a CCTV drain survey today.

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