Homebuyer CCTV Inspection in Alton
Pre-purchase drainage inspections for Alton properties. Plan access, survey coverage and the reporting requirements for your purchase with SouthFlow.
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Across all of Hampshire,
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What you receive from your CCTV inspection
SouthFlow provides domestic and commercial CCTV drain inspections to identify blockages, root ingress, damaged pipes and other drainage problems.
- CCTV video footage of the inspection.
- Photographs or screenshots of any problems identified.
- A written summary of findings where required.
- Recommendations for drain cleaning, repairs or relining.
Footage and findings: We aim to provide footage and findings within 24–48 hours.
Buying a property or planning building work?
We offer CCTV inspections for customers buying properties, but do not currently provide formal coded homebuyer or build-over survey reports. If a solicitor, lender or other adviser requires a formal coded report, you will need a provider offering that report type.
Understand the drainage before committing to the next step
A property viewing gives little information about the inside of underground drains. A homebuyer camera survey focuses on visible condition within the drainage that can be accessed.
Check what your existing property survey includes, and identify what extra information you need. SouthFlow covers Alton as part of its Hampshire service area and can discuss a separate drainage inspection scope.
Match the inspection to your purchase timetable
Provide the address, access contact and any deadlines. The seller or estate agent may need to arrange access to the property and inspection points.
Confirm the appointment and expected delivery of the agreed outputs before relying on them for a purchase decision. Obstructions or inaccessible sections can affect what can be inspected.
Reports, further assessment and repairs are different scopes
SouthFlow offers CCTV inspections for property buyers, but does not currently provide formal coded homebuyer or build-over survey reports. If your solicitor, lender or other adviser requires a formal coded report, arrange this with a provider offering that report type. Share any specific requirements before booking so the inspection scope is clear.
A visible defect may need further assessment to define the repair. Do not assume a homebuyer survey includes remedial work or a fully costed repair proposal; ask what the agreed service covers.
Your Alton service questions
Why have a drain survey before buying a property?
Underground pipe interiors cannot be assessed during a viewing. A camera survey can help investigate their visible condition before you commit. Check what drainage assessment is already covered by your other purchase surveys.
When should I arrange the survey?
Arrange the inspection early enough for seller access and review of the findings before your purchase deadline. We aim to provide footage and findings within 24–48 hours. We offer CCTV inspections for customers buying properties, but do not currently provide formal coded homebuyer or build-over survey reports.
Who arranges access?
Coordinate access with the seller or estate agent. Tell us who will admit the engineer and whether gardens, inspection chambers or shared areas need special arrangements.
Will my solicitor or lender accept the report?
SouthFlow provides footage, images and a written summary where required, rather than a formal coded homebuyer report. If your solicitor or lender requires a formal coded report, choose a provider that offers it. Confirm their requirements before booking.
Does it include septic tanks or treatment plants?
A pipe-camera survey should not be assumed to include a specialist assessment of every drainage asset. Tell us what systems the property uses and agree any separate tank or treatment-system inspection needed.
What happens if a defect is found?
The findings can help you discuss the next steps with your advisers and the seller. Further investigation or a separate repair assessment may be needed. Repairs are not automatically included in the survey.
How much does the work cost?
We quote for the work your property needs. The price depends on the problem, access, preparation and attendance arrangements. When requesting a quote, ask what is included and whether VAT or additional investigation charges apply.
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Hampshire-wide service details
Homebuyer CCTV Inspections across Hampshire explains the county-level service. See Areas We Cover for coverage throughout Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
Need drainage help in Alton?
Tell us the address and the problem or planned work.