Drainage surveys are a process of examining the condition of a drainage system.
A Drainage Survey essentially finds what is causing an issue within a drainage system and allows our engineers to make informed decisions on how to fix the problem they are presented with!
A Drainage Survey will also highlight potential issues that may occur further down the line, allowing the owner and our engineers to make informed decisions on how to prevent the issue from becoming a bigger problem or how to maintain the issue until is it able to be fixed.
Drainage surveys are often used in many different situations...
At AHC Construction we often use Drainage Surveys to investigate sewer and drain problems such as low flow rates, pollution incidents and blockages.
We also use them to identify drain system connectivity which supports construction projects and to guide planned preventative maintenance to avoid costly repairs in the future.
Drainage surveys can also be used when buying, selling or renovating a property to assess the condition of the existing drainage system.
The importance of having a drainage survey when purchasing a property can often be overlooked.
We always recommend having a Drainage survey on a property you are looking to buy before completion for a number of reasons:
Drainage surveys can reveal the true condition of the plumbing system, this can impact the property value.
They can allow for informed decision-making and negotiation based on the conditions of the drainage system that the survey finds.
Having a drainage survey can help buyers anticipate potential drainage problems and repair costs.
They're multiple different forms of a Drainage survey...
The Survey you choose to have will have varying levels of detail recorded, this will be reflected by the price of the Drainage Survey that you choose.
The common types of Drainage survey that we offer:
Full CCTV Surveys - These surveys are carried out using High definition cameras, it then shows us the defects within the pipework such as blockages, Branches and cracks in the pipe.
we can then put together a detailed report containing the solutions to the issues we have viewed within the footage.
Mapping Survey - With a mapping survey it is a "look See" survey meaning it is a visual inspection.
You will receive a full report with images to correspond to the issues we have found during the survey, additionally, you will receive our recommendations for how to remedy the issues
When to Consider a Survey
At AHC we recommend getting a survey when you experience any of the following issues...
Trouble flushing toilets or baubles when draining water
Water backing up or coming out of drains
Recurring blockages or slow drainage
unpleasant odours from drains
Additionally, surveys are recommended before purchasing a property, especially in flood prone areas.
Key Benefits of a Drainage Survey
we have identified what we think are some of the key benefits of having a drainage survey...
Identifying hidden issues like water contamination or structural damage.
Pinpointing the exact location of problems for targeted repairs.
preventing minor issues from escalating into major, expensive problems.
providing peace of mind about a property's drainage system condition.
Summary
At AHC Construction we believe that Drainage surveys are a crucial took for maintenance healthy drainage systems, preventing costly repairs and ensuring your property's value.
They provide valuable insights that can save property owners and buyers significant future expenses and inconveniences.
They are an Important took that we aim to make Known and accessible to more people to help avoid those costly and uninformed repairs.
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