If you find yourself worrying about your drains overflowing every time you experience a prolonged spell of bad weather, you may have a problem that should be investigated.
Drains can overflow when overloaded by environmental conditions; however, they usually only do so when there is an underlying cause, such as a blockage or damaged pipework that prevents sewage or water from flowing freely.
How to identify damage and blockages
You may be putting off having your overflowing drains inspected for fear that it will be a lengthy, disruptive and expensive process to resolve; however, it is possible to identify the cause of your issue quickly and cost-effectively with modern CCTV drain inspections.
What is a CCTV drain inspection?
A CCTV drain inspection is the name given to the process by which a CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera is fed into the pipework on a long cable connected to a screen managed by an experienced operator from a company such as https://www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/sewer-repairs-drain-lining-concrete-cutting/drain-repairs/drain-repairs-oldbury/. This operator is able to control the camera and identify the cause of the problem, see exactly where it is occurring, and recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective solution for resolving it.
What can CCTV drain inspections find?
CCTV drain inspections can identify blockages and the reason for them. This could be anything from leaves or debris that have entered the system through road drains right through to wet wipes that have been inadvertently flushed down the toilet.
CCTV drain inspections can also identify whether pests have set up residence within the pipes, in which case their nests can cause a blockage. They can also identify cracked or broken pipework and determine whether it needs to be replaced or if drain lining can solve the issue.
Drain lining Oldbury
Drain lining is an effective method by which damaged pipes can be repaired quickly and cost-effectively without the need to excavate the road. The CCTV inspection identifies exactly where the damage is and whether such a solution will be effective, saving money in the long term and reducing the risk of flooding.