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Pre-Purchase Drain Survey across Exeter

A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey is a key part of due diligence when buying a property. Standard homebuyer and building surveys don't check the drains. Yet drainage faults can cost thousands to fix, and they may not show on the surface. This survey uses HD CCTV cameras to check the full drainage system beneath and around the property. It records footage of every pipe run, from the house to the connection with the public sewer. The survey finds cracks, breaks, root growth, moved joints, dips where water pools, and other issues. You get a detailed written report, with marked-up photos, a plan showing pipe routes and fault locations, and a condition grade for each section. Solicitors accept this report for conveyancing, and you can share it with your surveyor, lender, or insurer. Having this information before you exchange gives you the proof to negotiate a lower price, ask for repairs before the sale, or walk away from a property with serious drainage issues.

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✓ Previous buyers have withdrawn from the purchase and you want to understand why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.
Book and Prepare
Contact us with the property address and we book a survey date. Since we reach the drains through outside manholes and chambers, there's nothing for you to prepare.
2.
Full System Survey
We run the camera through every drain we can reach, since filming the pipes, joints, and connections shows any faults directly.
3.
Analysis and Reporting
Our technician reviews the footage and writes a detailed report, since marked-up photos, a route map, and condition grades give you clear next steps.
4.
Delivery and Support
The report is sent within 24 hours in a format your solicitor can use. We're still on hand to explain the findings and give repair quotes if we find any faults.

Pricing guide

The cost of a pre-purchase CCTV drain survey depends on the size of the property and how big the pipe network is. A bigger property with several drain runs or outbuildings takes longer to check. Request a fast, fixed-price quote online, covering the survey, a full written report, and marked-up footage.

Pre-Purchase Drain Survey — frequently asked questions

When should I book a pre-purchase drain survey?

Ideally, book the survey after your offer is accepted but before you exchange contracts, since that gives you time to negotiate on the findings or pull out if there are serious faults. Most surveys can be booked within a few days.

Will the survey report be accepted by my solicitor?

Yes, since our pre-purchase reports are written to a professional standard. They're regularly accepted by solicitors, lenders, and insurers for conveyancing, and include detailed findings, marked-up photos, and a clear condition assessment.

What happens if the survey finds problems?

If we find faults, you can use the report to negotiate a lower price, ask the seller to fix them before completion, or factor the cost into your decision, since we can give repair quotes for anything we find.

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