12/06/2026
Most drainage problems are invisible until they cost you money.
A blocked or collapsed drain on a managed building, or on a near finished site, is never just a drainage issue. It is lost time, an emergency budget hit, and an awkward conversation with the client.
The frustrating part is that almost all of it is preventable.
A CCTV drainage survey sends a high resolution camera through the pipe network and records exactly what is happening below ground. Every defect is coded against WRc standards and delivered to OS19x and OS21x reporting, the formats water companies, councils, insurers and developers actually accept.
For building contractors that means:
Proof your new drainage is laid right and meets spec before you hand over
Condition records for adoption, build over and section agreements
Before and after evidence that protects you in any warranty or dispute.
For facilities management that means:
Fewer reactive call outs and surprise blockages across your sites
Real condition data on the assets you are responsible for
A planned maintenance picture instead of firefighting
No digging blind. No guesswork. Just a clear written report, coded observations and full video footage you can rely on.
At Fast Drainage NW we cover Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire, 24/7, 365 days a year. SMAS Worksafe SSIP approved, WJA and EUSR SHEA accredited and fully insured.
If you run sites or manage buildings across the North West, when did you last actually see inside your drains?
Drop a comment or send me a message and I will walk you through it.