One of the difficulties of keeping domestic drains and sewers in good working condition is the fact that they are hidden away. Without CCTV drain surveys, it is hard to spot potential issues until they have developed into serious issues.

With a CCTV drain survey, assessments can be performed using remote-controlled camera units, meaning there is no longer any need to dig up the ground or enter the pipes to perform these checks. By arranging a CCTV drainage survey with Lanes, you get peace of mind with absolutely minimum disruption.

How do CCTV drain surveys work?
Modern CCTV drain survey technology makes inspecting drains and sewers more efficient than ever.

Instead of having to perform an excavation or have an engineer manually enter the pipes, a wheel-mounted camera unit is lowered into the system, sending high-definition images back to a monitor.

What are the advantages of CCTV drainage surveys?
The camera technology we use for our CCTV drain survey work is the fastest and most cost-effective way of inspecting drains and sewers, producing high-quality images to easily identify current and potential problems and put an action plan in place. Spotting problems like this can help to prevent small issues from turning into big ones.

Hairline cracks, for example, can result in water leakage that gradually undermines the stability of the pipe, while larger cracks and holes can bring in silt and debris that leads to blockages. CCTV surveys are also effective for identifying pest infestations in pipes, which can be a serious risk to health and hygiene, leading to vermin such as cockroaches and rats coming into the building from the drains.