Homebuyer CCTV Inspection in Portsmouth
Pre-purchase drainage inspections for Portsmouth properties. Discuss seller access, the inspection scope and required evidence with SouthFlow.
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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 information missing from a viewing
A camera inspection can investigate visible condition inside accessible underground drains. It may help a buyer review findings that are not apparent from looking around the property.
Check the scope of your existing building survey. A separate drainage inspection should address the information you actually need, rather than duplicate work already arranged.
Coordinate property access and purchase deadlines
Provide the Portsmouth address, seller or agent contact and your timetable. If access passes through shared or managed areas, explain who can make those areas available.
Ask about the inspection appointment and delivery of the agreed outputs separately. Restricted access or obstructions may affect how much can be inspected during a visit.
Agree report requirements before committing to the survey
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.
If a finding needs repair assessment, discuss that as a separate scope where appropriate. A survey finding alone does not establish the complete repair or its price.
Your Portsmouth 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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