Before major problems occur, our CCTV drain surveys can pick up early signs of potential drain problems, which if left untreated, could escalate into costly repairs.
Joint Displacement Before It Worsens
Pipes move slightly over time. A joint can move out of alignment slightly before it fully offsets. Such a movement can be picked up by a drain camera and a repair made before the whole length of pipe has to be excavated and replaced.
Hairline Fractures in the Pipe Wall
Hairline cracks appearing in the wall of the pipes can allow entry of ground water and also allow waste to escape from the pipes. It is often difficult to detect these faults until they have widened and require more extensive and costly repairs. For CCTV Drain Survey Birmingham, see wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/birmingham/.
Early Root Ingress at Joints
Early detection of tree root ingress into drains means that the problem can be cleared with a water jetter before the roots grow into a large mass that blocks the drain. The early detection and clearance of tree root ingress problems can save a lot of money in drain repairs.
Silt Build-Up Indicating a Sag
Isolated pockets of silt that return on a number of occasions could indicate that a section of pipe has sagged and therefore is not flowing as it should. A CCTV drain survey can identify where the problem is occurring and enable repair to the cause of the problem rather than constant clearing of the symptoms.
Corrosion and Scaling on Pipe Walls
Early detection of surface corrosion and limescale build-up can enable us to descale the pipes to prevent any restriction to the flow and/or weakening of the pipe walls. These early signs of wear can affect the efficiency of the drain to carry waste water and, if not treated, can lead to serious problems which can result in expensive repair work.
Early detection can prevent costly repairs and avoid potential damage to your drain.