CCTV Drain Inspections Preston
Client:
commercial
Location:
Preston
Date: September 2026
We recently attended a commercial property that was experiencing frequently blocked drains. The drains were repeatedly backing up, despite previous attempts to clear them.
Rather than simply clearing the blockage and waiting for the next call-out, we decided to investigate the root cause.
A CCTV drainage survey was carried out, and it revealed exactly why the problem was happening.
The internal pipework was heavily affected by hard, compacted drain encrustation throughout the drainage system. Over time, this had significantly reduced the internal diameter of the pipes and restricted the flow.
And here’s where the trouble starts…
Tissue and waste were catching on the rough, heavily encrusted surfaces inside the pipework, creating the perfect conditions for further build-up and recurring drain blockages.
In simple terms — the pipes were technically still there, but they were becoming more like a straw with a load of concrete stuck inside it!
A standard drain unblocking only treats the symptom.
By carrying out a CCTV drain survey, we were able to identify the underlying problem and provide the property with a much clearer picture of what was actually happening inside the drainage system.
This is why CCTV drainage surveys can be particularly valuable for commercial properties suffering from recurring drainage issues. Instead of repeatedly paying to clear the same blocked drain, identifying the cause allows the correct remedial work to be considered.
CCTV drainage survey completed
Drainage problem identified
Cause of recurring blockages established
Commercial drainage system assessed
Appropriate remedial options can now be considered
If your commercial property is constantly calling someone out for the same blocked drain, there could be a bigger problem hiding within the drainage system.
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