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CCTV Survey of retail park, Guildford A major expansion of the car park and refurbishment of some older buildings was being planned at a major retail park near Guildford with an upgrade of the servicing infrastructure being also on the cards for future tenants. Major work on the site will start which will make it more appealing to retailers and their customers. Mark Harrison worked as a development manager at the retail park overseeing the renovation. The renovation project had to go to plan to prevent delays, budget overruns or other issues that would impact the retailers or customers. One of the factors to check of the renovation was that the drainage system, which had been in place for decades, would not cause any problems during or after construction.

Case Study 1 – Jim’s Gym Jim Spencer reached out to us for a CCTV drain survey at his fitness business owing to an unknown drainage problem. Here is what happened, and how we got it sorted for him. Jim has been operating a popular fitness centre and boxing club, on the outskirts of Guildford. Having many customers and a busy gym meant that there were plenty of local people hanging out there. But, Jim was noticing a strange problem for the last few weeks. Water was pooling around the shower and, on busy days, around the bathroom sinks.

Rats in your drains is an issue on the rise which every prospective new homeowner needs to know. Imagine this: you walk into your dream house, with freshly painted walls and a garden that is ideal for summer barbecues. Everything looks so nice and clean on the surface, but beneath it lays a terrible damage knocking silently at the door of your investment. Just under the floors and behind walls lie the drains – an aspect easily overlooked – which have a potential to turn your fairy tale abode into a nightmare.

Client Background A client of ours based in Chertsey ‘‘Matt’’ reached out to us recently, he was in the process of buying a ground floor flat. Matt previously rented a property in London but had lost confidence in it because the drain had been blocked by nappies and food fat from the tenants above. This resulted in significant repair costs. Matt was keen to avoid a repeat of the above, so he decided to get a CCTV drain survey, to ensure the drain was ok.

Client Background A client called us regarding a CCTV drain survey at her seven-bedroom house on the prestigious St George’s Hill estate in Weybridge. The Dame’s home is high-value and of great importance as it was built in the 1800s. Since the property is of high value and has been built for more than a century, Elizabeth wanted to check if the drains are working well to avoid any issue in the future.

Client Background First-time buyers Mark and Louise had recently moved into their new home in Staines but had overlooked conducting a CCTV drain survey before purchasing the property. Six months into enjoying their new home, they began to notice an unpleasant smell emanating from their drains. This was soon followed by a complete stoppage of water drainage, creating an urgent situation.  The issue was not identifiable at first glance and the problem was getting worse. Mark and Louise contacted us to conduct a full CCTV drain survey to locate the source of their drainage problems.

Client Background Elliott and Katie were a young couple from Guildford who were buying their first home. For peace of mind, they wanted to make sure that the drain was working, so they don’t buy a house with a problem that will drain their money. Realising they needed to investigate the property drain, they called us for a CCTV drain survey at their Surrey property.

Client Background Our client Mr Singh was in the process of purchasing a commercial property in Woking to establish his new restaurant. As the property had previously housed another restaurant, Mr Singh had concerns about the condition of the drainage system. Due to the potential for clogged drains due to fat and grease build-ups, it was vital to ensure that the drains were in good condition before purchasing the property.  Grease and fat that is not properly disposed of can wreak havoc on a restaurant’s pipes and food waste can end up clogging up the U-bend. It is recommended that restaurants receive regular inspections and CCTV drain surveys to keep on top of drain maintenance and cut down on future problems. 

The Problem: Joan and Maurice Shannon, an elderly couple, moved into a lovely older bungalow in Dorking that had been empty for quite a while. After moving in, there were rats in their pipes. The property had been empty so long that the pipes had become a health hazard and the Shannon’s had a problem with rodents inside them.