For sellers of property placing their home on the market involves more than just putting up a ‘For Sale’ board and plenty of paperwork and disclosure.
Confirming Pipe Condition Early
It is not uncommon for underground pipes to appear perfectly fine on the surface. They can, however, develop hidden cracks, become invaded by roots, or even partially collapse. A drain survey with a CCTV camera will reveal such problems and enable you to factor in the necessary repairs to your selling price, thus avoiding any last minute surprises when the buyer makes his negotiations.
Identifying Shared and Boundary Drains
It’s very important to disclose whether any drainage crosses a neighbour’s land and/or where a shared drain runs beneath a property’s boundary. A drain survey provides a clear map showing where a property’s drainage pipes run and highlights any shared sections of drainage. This is important information for a solicitor to include in the paperwork for a seller.
Spotting Blockages and Root Damage
A CCTV Drain Survey can identify any blockages within the drainage system, such as grease build-up or fine tree roots that have started to penetrate through the joints of the pipes. This allows the homeowner to undertake any repairs prior to exchange, thus saving them money compared to a reduction in price being imposed by a buyer’s surveyor.
Checking Connections Are Correctly Mapped
A drainage survey can reveal information about drainage connections to sewer, and even check the connection route against that stated in the property’s title documents (previously known as a plan). If you are looking for CCTV Drain Survey Wolverhampton, see www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/wolverhampton.
Producing a Report You Can Hand Over
The survey can provide written findings with recorded footage to be passed onto potential buyers or their solicitors to demonstrate that due diligence has been completed. This can often help in speeding up the conveyancing process.
Carry out a drain survey prior to listing your property to avoid one of the typical reasons for late sale surprises.