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Pre-Purchase Drainage Inspection

Pre-Purchase Drainage Inspection

Pre-purchase drainage inspections and CCTV drain surveys for home buyers, sellers and property professionals across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex

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Professional pre-purchase drainage inspection support

A lean, practical service page for fast loading and clear enquiries.

We inspect accessible drainage before purchase so buyers can understand risks before committing.

A drainage inspection can identify defects such as root ingress, cracks, collapse, poor falls, misconnections or signs of previous problems.

If you are unsure what is required, send the details through and we will advise on the most sensible next step.

Site assessment

We review access, urgency, likely scope and the practical work needed.

Clear recommendation

You receive straightforward advice on the best route forward.

Works and follow-up

Where required, AFS can carry out the agreed works and advise on any follow-up.

How our pre-purchase drainage inspection process works

Send details

Provide photos, address, access notes and any drawings or background information.

Review and advise

We confirm the likely scope, whether a visit is needed and what information is missing.

Quote or attend

We provide a quotation or arrange suitable attendance depending on the service and urgency.

What a pre-purchase survey found in Cobham

Alton Facility Services inspected accessible foul drainage at a residential property in Cobham, Surrey, before purchase. The published case records roots and damaged clay drainage, a failed soakaway and a septic tank requiring compliance work. The survey identified further drainage and wastewater work to consider before purchase.

CCTV camera view showing drain defect and root ingress CCTV view of a drain defect and root ingress Septic tank internal condition inspection Septic tank condition inspection Drain camera equipment beside access chamber during pre-purchase drainage survey CCTV survey at an access chamber
Read the Cobham pre-purchase survey findings →

Recent drainage jobs and updates

Work our engineers and crews have finished recently, from our own job updates.

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Request Pre-Purchase Drainage Inspection advice or a quote

Send the details through and a member of the AFS team will come back to you.

Pre-Purchase Drainage Inspection FAQs

Do you cover domestic and commercial sites?

Yes. AFS supports homeowners, commercial sites, estates, developers and property managers depending on the service required.

Which areas do you cover?

We mainly cover Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Berkshire and nearby areas from our base near Alton and Liphook.

Can you provide a quote?

Yes. Send the site details, photos and any drawings or reports and we will advise on the next step.

Need help with pre-purchase drainage inspection?

Send an enquiry or call the AFS team. We’ll confirm the practical next step and whether a site visit is needed.

Call 01420 561661