Although buying a home is exciting, it’s also a lot of pressure. It’s such a big investment, so you’ll want to make sure it’s the right investment.
You may be thinking about getting a home survey, which is recommended by most.
However, it’s worth knowing that a RICS homebuyer survey does not assess the state of the drains at your property. So any issues with your drainage can be missed, leading to you having to deal with them when you move in. Collapsed and damaged drains can be expensive to repair, so it’s important to check the drains and uncover any issues that will become your responsibility.
Do I need a drain survey when buying a house?
A pre-purchase drain survey is recommended when you’re buying a house.
Your typical RICS home survey will not investigate the drains. With a home buyer drainage survey, we can send a camera into your drainage system to find potential issues, like cracked or leaky pipework, blockages, or tree root damage.
How do surveyors check drains?
Our team of engineers are equipped with different modern technology, including high definition CCTV drain cameras that get sent down the pipe.
What is included in the pre-purchase CCTV survey?
- Full colour video images
- Still pictures provided with the written report
- Reports available on DVD, CD-ROM or USB Memory Stick
- Plan of drainage system surveyed
- Sonar drain tracing for exact defect locations
- Reports on sewage systems for new house purchases
- Reports for investigation and upgrade purposes
- Reports for landlords (as required)
- Reports for insurance claims
Is a pre-purchase drain survey worth it?
Definitely. The drain survey with either give you peace of mind, or it will highlight any potential issues that you or the current owners will need to sort.
If there are issues, it may even give you the opportunity to renegotiate the price you pay for the home.
How much does a home buyer drainage survey cost?
Every home is different, and so too is every home buyer drainage survey cost.
To get a quote for your pre-purchase, home buyer drain survey, get in touch with us, or book a survey online – we’ll be in touch!
Call us on 01420 561 777 or Book online
