CCTV Survey for Builder to Rule Out Drains

CCTV Survey For New House Extension

We recently carried out a CCTV survey for a builder who was having to pile for the foundations of a new extension. The piles were going to be 3.5 meters deep, so it was important to rule out any drains in the way.

We carried out a pre-piling survey to map the location and depth of the drains. This gave the builder the information they needed to plan the piling work safely. We then carried out a post-piling survey to confirm that the piles had not damaged any of the drains.

This is an important safety precaution that should be taken any time there is building work that could damage underground drains. In the past, there have been cases where piles have been driven straight through drains, causing sewage leaks and flooding. This can be a costly and disruptive problem to fix.

By carrying out a CCTV survey, builders can avoid these problems and ensure that their work is done safely and correctly.

In addition to safety, there are other benefits to carrying out a CCTV survey before piling. For example, the survey can help to identify any existing problems with the drains, such as blockages or leaks. This information can then be used to plan the piling work accordingly and avoid further damage to the drains.

If you are planning any building work that could damage underground drains, it is always best to err on the side of caution and have a CCTV survey carried out. This will help to protect you from costly and disruptive problems in the future.

Here are some of the benefits of carrying out a CCTV survey before piling:

• Safety: It can help to identify any existing drains in the area where the piling is going to take place. This will help to prevent piles from being driven through drains, which can cause sewage leaks and flooding.
• Cost savings: It can help to identify any existing problems with the drains, such as blockages or leaks. This information can then be used to plan the piling work accordingly and avoid further damage to the drains.
• Peace of mind: It can give you peace of mind knowing that the piling work has been carried out safely and without damaging any underground drains.

If you are planning any building work that could damage underground drains, I recommend that you have a CCTV survey carried out. This is a simple and cost-effective way to protect yourself from costly and disruptive problems in the future.