{"id":3148,"date":"2025-08-19T08:02:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:02:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/?p=3148"},"modified":"2025-08-19T08:15:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T08:15:23","slug":"why-regular-drain-inspections-can-save-you-thousands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/?p=3148","title":{"rendered":"Why Regular Drain Inspections Can Save You Thousands"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Spotting Issues Early = No Emergencies, No Excavations, No Big Bills<\/b><\/h3>

Blocked drains, collapsed pipes, foul smells and flooding \u2014 by the time you spot the warning signs, it\u2019s often too late.<\/span><\/p>

But with <\/span>regular CCTV drain inspections<\/b><\/a>, you can <\/span>catch problems before they become disasters<\/b> \u2014 saving yourself thousands in repair costs, emergency callouts, and potential property damage.<\/span><\/p>

At <\/span>Vikings Building Solutions<\/b>, we\u2019ve seen first-hand how early detection through CCTV saves homeowners, landlords and businesses across Coventry & Warwickshire both <\/span>money<\/b> and <\/span>stress<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Real Cost of Ignoring Drain Issues<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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A small build-up or hair clog might seem harmless. But hidden out of sight could be:<\/span><\/p>

  • Tree root intrusion<\/span>

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  • Grease solidifying into a fatberg<\/span>

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  • A cracked or collapsing pipe<\/span>

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  • Flushing damage from wet wipes or hygiene waste<\/span>

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    Left untreated, these can result in:<\/span><\/p>

    • Drain excavations (\u00a32,000+)<\/span>

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    • Emergency callouts (\u00a3150\u2013\u00a3400+)<\/span>

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    • Flood damage to carpets, electrics or stock<\/span>

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    • Business closures or legal liabilities (esp. food\/hospitality)<\/span>

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      \ud83d\udc49 <\/span>The average drain repair costs over \u00a31,800<\/b> in the UK \u2014 and that\u2019s if you catch it before it damages the building fabric.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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      What Is a CCTV Drain Inspection?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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      A CCTV drain survey uses a high-definition waterproof camera fed into your pipes. We see <\/span>exactly what\u2019s going on underground<\/b> in real time.<\/span><\/p>

      At <\/span>Vikings Building Solutions<\/b>, our drain inspection includes:<\/span><\/p>

      • Live HD video feed through all accessible pipework<\/span>

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      • Recording of defects, blockages, cracks or roots<\/span>

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      • A written report and footage for landlords or insurers<\/span>

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      • Free advice on maintenance or remedial action<\/span>

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        No digging or mess \u2014 it\u2019s completely non-invasive<\/span>
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        When Should You Book a Drain Inspection?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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        You don\u2019t need to wait for a problem to get a CCTV drain check. In fact, <\/span>proactive inspections are the cheapest option<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

        \u2705 Ideal Times to Book:<\/b><\/h3>
        • Every <\/span>12 months<\/b> as part of maintenance<\/span>

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        • When buying\/selling a property<\/span>

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        • If you own an older property (pre-1980s)<\/span>

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        • If you\u2019ve had repeat blockages or smells<\/span>

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        • After building works or heavy storms<\/span>

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        • For commercial compliance (restaurants, landlords)<\/span>

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          Real Example: How We Saved a Client \u00a34,000<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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          A local caf\u00e9 in Coventry reported a slow-draining kitchen sink. Instead of calling for unblocking only, we recommended a <\/span>quick CCTV survey<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

          What we found:<\/span><\/p>

          • Fat and scale build-up<\/span>

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          • A section of fractured clay pipe under a concrete floor<\/span>

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          • Roots starting to grow into a joint<\/span>

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            The solution:<\/b> No digging. We cleared it with high-pressure jetting and applied patch lining \u2014 all done in under 2 hours.<\/span><\/p>

            Had it gone unnoticed, the next blockage would\u2019ve burst the pipe under the floor \u2014 requiring a full excavation and closure of the kitchen.<\/span><\/p>

            Cost of proactive fix: ~\u00a3240<\/b>
            <\/b> Cost of reactive fix avoided: \u00a34,000\u2013\u00a36,000<\/b><\/p>

            \ud83c\udfe0 Domestic vs Commercial: Who Needs It More?<\/b><\/h2>

            Property Type<\/b><\/p><\/td>

            Inspection Frequency<\/b><\/p><\/td>

            Why It Matters<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Homeowner (standard)<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Every 12\u201324 months<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Early detection of fat, roots, damage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Older home \/ clay pipes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Annually<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Clay and cast iron often deteriorate<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Landlord (HMO or flats)<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Every 6\u201312 months<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Prevent liability from tenant damage<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Food businesses<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Every 3\u20136 months<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Legal compliance and hygiene<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

            Schools\/Care homes<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Every 6 months<\/span><\/p><\/td>

            Protect vulnerable occupants<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Why Regular Drain Inspections Can Save You Thousands Spotting Issues Early = No Emergencies, No Excavations, No Big Bills Blocked drains, collapsed pipes, foul smells and flooding \u2014 by the time you spot the warning signs, it\u2019s often too late. But with regular CCTV drain inspections, you can catch problems before they become disasters \u2014 […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3152,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","_seopress_titles_title":"Why Regular Drain Inspections Can Save You Thousands","_seopress_titles_desc":"Discover how regular drain inspections prevent costly repairs, protect your property, and save you thousands in the long run.","_seopress_robots_index":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-drain-unblocking"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3148","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3148"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3148\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3164,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3148\/revisions\/3164"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3152"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vikingsbuildingsolutionsltd.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}