Hearing a gurgling sound coming from one of the drains at your house is probably one of the most unwanted things you could hear. You know instantly that you are going to face a disgusting problem anytime soon and you will need to fix it immediately before it gets worse.
However, sometimes it can be extremely difficult to locate the source of the blockage and that can prove to be the ultimate test of your nerves. In such situations, it is better to take the help of the latest technology and drive a camera through your drains to locate the source swiftly and accurately, which is also called CCTV drain inspection.
CCTV drain surveys can be categorised into two types:
A basic survey will provide a general exploration of the drains to find out what and where the issue lies.
A complete survey includes:
These are small and waterproof cameras connected to the system via a flexible yet strong pipe. These cameras have a small torch mounted on them and can manoeuvre through the drains easily.
Access rods are used to push and move the camera through curves and corners.
They are moving rowers with a camera mounted on them. They can be operated remotely and used to conduct a CCTV survey for sewer lines.
A sonar system produces ultrasonic waves that help in mapping the sewer network and locating the blockage.
A small camera that is connected to a computer is driven through the drainpipes. It sends footage and image to the system that displays all the results on an LCD screen. This helps to find the source and determine the magnitude of the problem.
Robotic or rover cameras are connected to the system via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi technology. They are operated remotely by CCTV drain surveyors and can move easily in the bigger sewer lines. They offer high efficiency due to their extended range and wireless controls. They can prove helpful in conducting industrial CCTV drain survey
We all know that drain problems tend to worsen over time, so it is imperative to resolve this problem as soon as possible. A CCTV drain survey offers a fast way to diagnose your drains and expedite the repair work.
Sometimes, it proves to be very difficult to find out the source and magnitude of blocking, especially if one of your external drains has been blocked. CCTV drain surveys involve evaluation and surveying via modern cameras and ultrasonic waves that can pinpoint the blockage and render you able to take proper steps to resolve the issue.
Since CCTV drain survey doesn’t require any excavation and can produce highly accurate results, they keep the degree of disruption to a minimum. You don’t have to dig up all the drains to locate and clear the blockage.
CCTV drain surveys are fast, accurate and keep the disruption to a minimum; they can save both time and money as compared to other conventional methods.
If you are buying a new home, you should run a CCTV drain survey to see if there is any blocking or leakage in the drains.
It is a method that uses the high-tech CCTV cameras to inspect the drainage system of a building in case of a blockage or a leakage.
A CCTV drain survey is time efficient and provides accurate results. It saves you a lot of time and effort by locating the source of the blockage. This is why it is an ideal choice to go for a drain survey.
The cost of a CCTV drain survey can vary depending on the size of the building and the complexity of the drainage system.
A CCTV drain survey can normally take 1-2 hours to complete. For a complex drainage system, it may take more. Commercial CCTV drain surveys usually take more than two hours because of the size and complexity of the drainage system.
A CCTV drain survey includes a complete survey report, a map of the drainage system and images and footage of the survey.
A CCTV drain survey can identify the source and the severity of the blockage. It can also find out any signs of deterioration in the pipes.
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