Home Buyer’s Drain Surveys in Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead

If you’re buying a new property –

Whether as a private individual or a prospective landlord – your lender will expect you to pay for a home buyer’s survey as part of the valuation process. This standard survey assesses the structural integrity of the property, identifying potential problems that may not have come to light on the initial viewing.

One aspect of the property

That these inspections don’t consider is the state of the drainage system. For this you need a separate home buyer’s drain survey.

Drain Surveys For When Purchasing a Property

We have been conducting home buyer’s drain surveys across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, North London, and West London for many years. Our team works quickly and accurately to deliver a detailed report showing the general layout and condition of the property’s drain system. Here is what you can expect from us…

Non-intrusive Home Buyer’s Drain Survey

One of the reasons a drain survey is not insisted upon by lenders, is that they used to involve accessing the drain system. This might include breaking through walls, floorboards, or paving slabs, digging up the garden, and more – not an ideal situation, especially on what is technically someone else’s property until you exchange contracts. Fortunately, we now have the technology to perform a CCTV drain survey that involves sending a high-resolution video camera into your pipes, without having to worry about damaging the property.

Detailed Assessment of your Drain System

From our CCTV footage, we are able to assess the drainage system of your prospective new home in great detail. Our investigation covers the entire network until it reaches the edge of the property boundaries. This is what we are looking for:

blocked pipes
cracked, leaking, or broken pipes
incursion of tree roots into the pipework
infestation by pests
poor pipe connections
pitch fibre pipes – these need to be replaced after 40 years or so

Full Report and System Map

When our assessment is complete, our experienced technicians will put together a report, detailing any issues we have come across and the cost to repair them. We can also provide you with a copy of the CCTV footage demonstrating the problem. This allows you to return to your lender, the seller, or your respective solicitors and request a reduction in the price, proportionate to the repair costs. We also provide you with a system map of your drain network. This shows the position of all the pipes and indicates who is responsible for resolving any current or future issues – you, your neighbours, or the council.

Home Buyer’s Drain Survey Specialists Near You

We perform home buyer’s drain surveys at properties across our own county of Hertfordshire, as well as neighbouring Bedfordshire, North London, and West London. We are based in Hatfield, which puts us in a good position to assist home buyers throughout the region. This includes customers in:

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For professional home buyer’s drain surveys performed across Hertfordshire and the South East, contact DMS (UK) Ltd today. Call us on 01707 861041 or a free, no-obligation quote.

Home Buyer’s Drain Surveys in Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead

If you’re buying a new property –

One aspect of the property

Drain Surveys For When Purchasing a Property

Non-intrusive Home Buyer’s Drain Survey

Detailed Assessment of your Drain System

Full Report and System Map

Home Buyer’s Drain Survey Specialists Near You

...and beyond. For more information, visit our

Get in touch

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