Home drain surveys: A must-have for house buyers and estate agents

A home drain survey is an inspection of your home’s drainage system to identify any problems. The survey will typically include a visual inspection of the pipes and a camera inspection of the drains.

There are several reasons why you should have a home drain survey:

• To identify any problems with your drainage system before they become serious.
• To get an estimate of the cost of repairing any problems that are found.
• To get advice on how to prevent future problems.

There are several benefits to having a home drain survey:

• Early detection and repair of problems can save you money in the long run.
• A home drain survey can help you to avoid costly repairs.
• A home drain survey can help you to protect your home from water damage.

The cost of a home drain survey will vary depending on the size of your home and the complexity of your drainage system. However, you can expect to pay around £200-£300 for a comprehensive survey.

A home drain survey will typically take around 2-3 hours to complete.

After the home drain survey, the surveyor will provide you with a written report that identifies any problems that were found. The report will also include an estimate of the cost of repairing the problems.

If you have problems with your drains, you should contact a drainage company to have the problem repaired.

There are several things you can do to prevent problems with your drains:

• Avoid putting anything down the drains that could clog them, such as grease, oil, or paint.
• Flush your drains regularly with hot water.
• Use a drain snake to clear any clogs that do occur.

If you have a flood, you should turn off the water supply and call a plumber immediately. You should also contact your insurance company to report the damage.