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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey in Derby

Comprehensive drain survey before buying a property.

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  • Fixed pricing with no hidden extras
  • No call-out fee
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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey across Derby

A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey is key when you buy a property, since standard surveys skip drainage and defects can cost thousands. We use HD CCTV cameras to inspect the full drainage system, from the property to the public sewer connection. The survey finds cracks, root damage, displaced joints, and low sections where water pools. You get a written report with images, a route plan, and a grade for each section. Solicitors, lenders, and insurers accept this report as part of conveyancing. With this evidence, you can negotiate the price, ask for repairs, or walk away.

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  • ✓ Previous buyers have withdrawn from the purchase and you want to understand why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. 1.
    Book and Prepare

    Contact us with the property address, and we'll arrange a date. There's no prep needed from you, since we reach drains through outside manholes and chambers.

  2. 2.
    Full System Survey

    We feed the CCTV camera through every accessible drain run. While it runs, we record footage of pipe condition, joints, and connections.

  3. 3.
    Analysis and Reporting

    Our surveyor checks the footage and writes a full report. It lists photos, a pipe map, and a condition grade for each part.

  4. 4.
    Delivery and Support

    We deliver the report within 24 hours, in a format your solicitor can use. We're on hand to explain findings, although we can also quote for repairs if needed.

Pricing guide

The cost of a pre-purchase CCTV drain survey depends on the size of the property and its drains. Larger properties, or those with several pipe runs or outbuildings, take longer to survey, since there's more ground to cover. Request a fixed-price quote online. The price we confirm covers 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?

Book the survey once you've had your offer accepted, but before you exchange contracts. This gives you time to negotiate on the findings, or pull out if the defects are serious. We can usually arrange a survey within a few days.

Will the survey report be accepted by my solicitor?

Yes. Your solicitor, lender, or insurer will accept our report as normal proof when you buy a house. It shows clear findings, marked-up photos, and a simple grade for each part.

What happens if the survey finds problems?

If we find defects, you have options. You can negotiate a lower price, ask the seller to fix them before completion, or weigh the repair cost into your decision. We can quote for any repairs the survey turns up, since you'll want a firm figure before you decide.

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