Blocked up drains can be an absolute nightmare that will leave you with sleepless nights and completely interrupt the day-to-day activities of your home. 

Along with the inconveniences, blocked drains also present a variety of health hazards.

There is a huge list of reasons as to why drains can become blocked. 

Unfortunately, these reasons will usually only reveal themselves once the problem has actually occurred. 

However, there are actions you can take to try to prevent the expensive and time wasting blockages from being created to start with. Getting an annual survey each year is the perfect way to identify any potential issues and get them sorted out before they turn into something more sinister.

Over the years, modern technology has grown to be more and more advanced, this has helped almost every industry you can think of, and the world of plumbing is no different. 

The traditional methods of drain surveying relied on very pricey excavation and long sessions of labour just to find and identify potential problems. 

Luckily, these systems and methods have been replaced with new ways of working that are not only more reliable, but more cost efficient too.

Closed circuit television, most commonly known as CCTV, is identifiable to the majority of people as a security feature. 

A tool used to make sure their property is safe, and for recognising criminals. You might be surprised to find out that CCTV has become absolutely invaluable in the world of drain inspections. 

This is due to the tools constant accuracy and endless versatility. 

Plumbers use the CCTV method of detection by lowering a camera deep into the piping system, this way the plumber can get a detailed look at the plumbing network that would not usually be visible without using excavation systems. 

The images that are being picked up by the CCTV cameras are then transferred to the plumber onto a TV screen in a completely different location.

This method of working is very useful for homeowners or property owners that may suspect that they have a blockage somewhere in their plumbing system, or  want to ensure that the property's plumbing is in good condition before changes are made to the premises.

From the drain surveyors position, they are capable of manipulating the CCTV camera devices in all different directions so they can evaluate the condition of the drainage system and locate any specific areas that may need maintenance or repairs to ensure that a more expensive problem doesn't develop further down the line.

CCTV drain surveying can also be used if a blockage or another drainage issue is already having an affect on the performance of a plumbing system. 

The CCTV drain surveying will allow for the plumber to locate the issue at hand and take a deeper look at how they can go about solving the problem.

Homeowners will often be unsure about how a blockage has formed or where exactly the blockage is, this is where CCTV drain surveying comes in handy. 

This invaluable tool can clearly show what has caused a blockage, as well as extra information that will help to figure out how the blockage has formed.