Thatcham homes range from village cottages to modern family estates, so drains vary a lot. A CCTV survey shows exactly what sits inside your pipes. It gives key facts for sales and for everyday upkeep in this Kennet Valley town.
Contact us to arrange a time that suits you. We bring our own survey kit to your Thatcham property, so you do not need to prepare anything. We only need clear access to your drains and manholes, because the camera goes in through them.
We reach the drain through a manhole or inspection chamber, since this gives the best path for the camera. Then we feed a waterproof high-definition camera along the whole pipe network. Because the camera is small, it reaches places that a person cannot.
The camera sends live footage to a monitor as we go. This lets us spot cracks, roots, displaced joints and blockages while we work, because the camera shows what we cannot see. You can watch the screen with us, since seeing the fault makes it easier to understand.
You get a written report with annotated screenshots and a summary of pipe condition, so you have a clear record. It also lists any repairs or upkeep you need, in order of urgency. You can then decide what to fix first, and what can wait, because not every fault is urgent.
We survey your whole drain system and note its condition and any defects, including floodplain problems. The report has annotated footage, a short summary and advice on upkeep. We explain the findings in plain words, because a Thatcham survey is only useful if it makes sense to you.
Local tip: Buying near Thatcham Moors or the River Kennet? Get a CCTV drain survey first. A high water table and peat soil can speed up pipe wear, and faults that you cannot see are common.
The price depends on the size of the property and how complex the drains are. Homes such as traditional village cottages, Victorian terraces, modern family homes, and rural properties with larger drain networks take longer to survey. We give you a fixed quote beforehand because you should know the cost first. You can request yours online.
We recommend a drain survey before you buy a Thatcham property, especially an older one. Faults in underground drains can cost a lot to fix, yet standard homebuyer surveys do not cover them. A CCTV check gives you facts to use in price talks, since you can then show what needs fixing.
A typical home survey in Thatcham takes a short visit, while larger sites need more time. Larger properties take longer, as do complex drain layouts. After the survey you get the full report with annotated footage.
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