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Homebuyer CCTV Inspections in Hampshire

Buying a property? Investigate accessible underground drainage before committing to the purchase, with a homebuyer CCTV drain survey from SouthFlow.

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Across all of Hampshire,
Surrey & West Sussex

Property-buyer inspections and formal reporting requirements

SouthFlow offers CCTV inspections for customers buying properties in Hampshire. The inspection can help identify drainage problems in accessible pipework before you make a purchase decision. Customers receive footage, images, recommendations and a written summary where required, with footage and findings aimed within 24–48 hours.

We do not currently provide formal coded homebuyer or build-over survey reports. Check your solicitor’s, lender’s or surveyor’s requirements before booking; if they require that report type, arrange it with an appropriate provider. Coordinate seller permission and access, and discuss separate specialist assessment for any septic tank or treatment system rather than assuming it is included.

Arrange homebuyer cctv inspections at your Hampshire address

SouthFlow is based in Petersfield and covers Hampshire homes, landlords and commercial premises. Provide the full address and postcode, access restrictions and the purpose of the work. For urgent help, call 07922 321154. For planned work and supporting information, email info@southflowdrainage.co.uk.

The price depends on the work needed, access and any preparation or investigation. Ask what the quote includes, including attendance, cleaning, inspections and records where relevant. Discuss timing directly and agree approval for work beyond the initial scope before it proceeds.

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.

Look beyond the parts of the property you can see

The drainage beneath a property can be difficult to assess during a viewing. A homebuyer CCTV inspection focuses on accessible drainage and visible internal pipe condition, helping you understand findings that may need further attention.

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.

Information to arrange before the survey

  • The full property address and the stage of your purchase.
  • Seller or estate agent arrangements for property access.
  • Any existing drain plans, survey findings or known drainage problems.
  • The required survey scope, written outputs and delivery times.

What can a pre-purchase drain survey show?

A camera inspection may reveal visible restrictions, root ingress, cracks or displaced joints in accessible pipework. Findings can help establish whether further investigation or a repair assessment would be useful.

The inspection does not guarantee that every hidden defect will be found. Access, obstructions and the drainage layout affect what can be inspected. Agree any limitations and required outputs before the visit.

Inspection findings for a property purchase

You receive CCTV video footage of the inspection and photographs or screenshots of any problems identified. A written summary of findings is available where required, together with recommendations for drain cleaning, repairs or relining. We aim to provide footage and findings within 24–48 hours.

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.

Your questions answered

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.

Based in Petersfield. Covering all of Hampshire.

SouthFlow covers homes and businesses throughout Hampshire. Explore our Hampshire coverage page for locations served, or visit Areas We Cover for the full service area, including Surrey and West Sussex.

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