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What is a Build Over Drain Survey?

Building over an existing drain or sewer poses the risk of damage being caused to pre-existing pipework, causing mass disruption. Build over or Pre Build CCTV surveys are conducted both before and after building work is completed to eliminate this risk. When planning an extension on an existing property, note that the local water authority will insist a CCTV drainage survey is conducted if any of the building work is due to take place over or near their pipes.

Do You Need a Build Over Drain Survey?

When considering building a conservatory, garage or any other extension, the local water authority will need to know about what you are planning. Since October 2011, legislation has been in place to ensure that their access to drains is not impeded and that work being completed will not affect their drainage infrastructure.

A build over CCTV survey will help the property owner to comply with the local authority requirements and establish the location, condition, depth and size of all drainage.

Many sewage systems are located near private property, so when extending your home, the build over CCTV survey will establish if the development work will infringe on a public sewer network.

 

The Drain Doctor Pre-Build CCTV Survey

If you are thinking of adding an extension, conservatory or garage to a property, the Drain Doctor build over / pre-build CCTV service will ensure the project proceeds with confidence and that the building work is undertaken in the knowledge that no drain or sewage pipe issues will arise. Our state of the art cameras are used to map out the drainage system and ensure that any new drains implemented meet industry standards.

Pre-Build Drain Survey Service:

  • Comprehensive Build Over Drain Surveys
  • Detailed Reports Delivered
  • Prevent Damage or Disruption to existing drains
  • Check New Drains Meet Industry Standards
  • Cost-Effective
  • Minimal Disruption with No Digging Required
  • Insight into the Best Way to Resolve Any Issues

Property owners and contractors utilise pre-build CCTV drainage for various reasons. Our CCTV drainage equipment helps improve decision making ahead of a build, delivering valuable insight into the location of the entire sewage and drainage infrastructure that might come into play ahead of construction work.

 

Pre-Conditional CCTV Survey

Pre-build surveys from Drain Doctor are used to identify the current drainage system at any property. If considering an extension, our experienced team will take away the stress of any sewage problems and figure out what is required before building work can begin. The CCTV footage will map the drainage layout, identify ownership of the existing drainage and determine the drain depth. We compile all of this critical information and make it available to the architects at the extension planning stage.

Can You Build or Extend Over a Manhole or Drain?

The short answer is no. You are not allowed to build a conservatory or extend your home over a drain, manhole or pressurised pumping main as the water authority require access at all times. However, moving the manhole or redirecting the sewer if it is interfering with your plans is an option. In densely populated areas, this is more likely to be a problem and a build over CCTV survey will help establish if it is possible to proceed with a build, and if there is an issue, how to navigate around it.

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