Should drains be checked when buying a new house?
Buying a property is a pretty big deal. Whether you’re purchasing your very first home or you’re an old hand at the housing market, an area that can often be overlooked is the drainage system.
But how important is it to check the drains before buying a new home? In this article, we’ll be answering this question, and also exploring how you can ensure drains are in top working order before signing on the dotted line.
Do I need a drain survey when buying a new house?
Remember how thorough you were during a house hunt. You asked questions, made observations, and weighed up pros and cons. And yet, some house-hunters neglect the unseen parts of a property – including the drains.
Without a drain survey, there is no way of telling the condition of the home’s drainage system before you buy. Simply put, it’s an unknown, and so there’s always a chance of unpleasant surprises once you have purchased the property and moved in.
Therefore, it is always recommended that you carry out a drain survey on a home that you are interested in purchasing. This way, you’ll be able to accurately assess the quality of the drain systems and be able to spot any current or developing problems, helping inform your decision to purchase.
Even if problems are spotted during the survey and you decide to go ahead with the purchase anyway, it can still give you that little bit of extra knowledge and insight into how much money, time or effort it will take to restore the drainage system to full health.
After all, planning is key when it comes to buying a home.
What is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey is a diagnostic method of gathering insight and evidence into the state of a drainage system.
A small camera is fed into the drainage system and gathers footage and photographs as it moves along. The camera can pick up on issues including cracks, blockages, root ingress, pests and damage.
The gathered evidence is then handed to the home buyer in a detailed report, complete with videos and photographs. Here at MPH Drain Surveys, we’re also happy to talk you through any results and recommend actions from what was discovered.
How can I get a home buyers drain survey?
Due to the importance of a home buyers drain survey, it should always be carried out by a drainage expert.
Here at MPH Drain Surveys, as part of our comprehensive services, we are also pre-purchase drain survey specialists with the technology and expertise to conduct detailed CCTV drain surveys. With over 20 years of experience, we have the in-depth knowledge to conduct these surveys as well as accurately interpret the results to help you make the best decisions during your house hunt.
Do you need a specialist home buyers CCTV drain survey? Here at MPH Drain Services, we carry out industry-standard CCTV explorations of a building’s drains to help find any faults before you take the plunge. This way, you’ll be safe in the knowledge that every nook and cranny of a new home is assessed by experts. Simply get in touch to learn more – we help home buyers across Yorkshire.
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