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Sort Your Drainage Problems Using CCTV

Posted by Lee Davidson in Health on 09 11th, 2009 | no responses

As time goes on, drains and sewers can deteriorate leading to possible structural problems. The cause for this deterioration can be a variety of different reasons from ground movement, root intrusions or simply poor construction. Whatever the reason for the problem, it cannot harm you by knowing what is going on under your property. CCTV is one way to be sure that you know what problems that you may have to face

Clearly the fact that a drain runs underground means that you cannot see what is going on inside it. You really do need to know what is going on inside the drain or you could end up solving the wrong problem. Knowing as opposed to guessing means that you get the best possible chance of the best and cheapest solution to your drainage problem

Once these problems arise, it is vital to know exactly where they are and what you are dealing with. There are two types of camera systems that can be used , the Push Rod and the Crawler System. These two systems are different but do effectively the same job. The technical differences of the two systems should not bother you- leave this to the professionals

The crawler system is used for drainage pipes over 150mm in diameter. Smaller drainage systems (less than 150mm) are diagnosed using the push rod system. Full, detailed reports are then compiled to show exactly what is wrong with the drain so you can then decide what is the best method of solving the drainage problem

When using CCTV, there are several problems that an experienced operator can pick up. Collapsed pipes can look very similar to blockages. Tree root intrusion can also be picked up on the screen but the thing that all have in common. Surveys are then written up following assessment and they are then burned on to DVD with recommendations to solve the problems

If you are building an extension to your house, you should seriously consider having an underground CCTV survey as part of a build over survey. Avoiding this relatively small expense can cost you a lot of money and mess in the long term. Can you imaging the mess of having to dig up a floor in your house if there is a problem. Avoid this by having a build over survey in the first place

About the writer: Mr. Davidson owns a Cardiff drain company. If you are considering a house extension, consider a Cardiff drain cleaning CCTV report You are welcome to reprint this article – but get your own unique content version here.