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As a landlord, you know how important it is to keep your rental properties in top condition. One often overlooked aspect of property maintenance is the state of the drainage system. Blocked or damaged drains can cause unpleasant odours, and water damage, and even pose a health hazard. This is why drain maintenance is essential – but is a CCTV drainage survey cost-effective?
Don’t Let The Cost Of A CCTV Drain Survey Put You Off
At MZR Drainage, we know that the cost of a CCTV drain survey can seem like an unnecessary expense. However, we believe that prevention is always better than cure. By identifying and addressing potential problems early on, you can avoid costly repairs, keep your property in a rentable condition and minimise disruption to your tenants. In this blog, we’ll explain the cost of a CCTV drain survey and why you need one.
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What Is A CCTV Drain Survey?
A CCTV drain survey is a non-invasive method of inspecting the condition of your drainage system. A small, waterproof camera is inserted into your drains, and the footage is transmitted to a monitor for analysis. Our expert team of engineers will be able to identify any blockages, leaks, or damage to your drainage system. Once the survey is complete, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive report detailing our findings and recommendations.
Are Landlords Or Tenants Responsible For Drains?
It’s ultimately your responsibility as a landlord to maintain the drainage system. However, if a drain becomes blocked through tenant misuse, then the tenant is liable. Keeping the drains in good condition, and having evidence that they were maintained and in good condition can help support any claims you have against tenants for misuse. Take a look at this guide from NRLA for more info on tenant drain issues. And this video from Shelter is about the responsibilities of landlords in terms of repairs and maintenance.
How Much Does A CCTV Drain Survey Cost?
We know tenants aren’t the only occupiers who don’t always treat the drains kindly; it’s true that when you don’t need to maintain a system, you might be lax in keeping it in good condition.
A blockage is easy to create—you just flush inappropriate items down the toilet or pour cooking oil down the sink. But if you catch it early, fixing a blocked pipe can be simple. Ignoring a clog will only make things worse: eventually, your drainage system may need repair work or full replacement.
What’s The Cost Of A CCTV Drain Survey vs The Cost Of Drain Repairs?
CCTV drain survey cost will depend on various factors, including the size and complexity of your drainage system. At MZR Drainage, we offer a range of affordable CCTV drain survey packages starting from just £150. We’ll provide you with a transparent quote upfront, so you know exactly what you’re paying for. When it comes to repairs, we hope that a CCTV drain survey can help nip problems in the bud early. If more extensive repairs are required, you could be looking at drain pipe relining or even excavation and full replacement of the drainage system. Or treating issues like rising dampness. Which can run into many thousands.
Why Do You Need A CCTV Drain Survey As A Landlord?
CCTV drain surveys can help you identify potential problems early on – before they become costly repairs.
A CCTV drain survey can also be useful when purchasing a new rental property for your portfolio. It can give you peace of mind that there are no underlying drainage issues that could cause problems in the future. Should the drainage survey show up issues before you purchase the property, you then have the opportunity to negotiate with the seller.
At MZR Drainage, we use the latest technology and equipment to provide you with accurate and reliable CCTV drain surveys. Our team of experts has years of experience in the industry and will provide you with the best advice and solutions for your drainage system.
Why The Cost Of CCTV Drain Surveys Is Worth It
The cost of a CCTV drain survey may seem unnecessary, but it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind and the long-term health of your property’s drainage system. At MZR Drainage, we offer affordable and reliable CCTV drain survey packages that are tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to arrange a CCTV drain survey and ensure your rental properties remain in top condition.
