Post-Installation Surveys

New drainage work should be checked before it's signed off, not after a problem shows up. A post-installation survey confirms the work has been done correctly, so you have proof before the contractor leaves site.

ICE Drainage carries out post-installation CCTV surveys for new build, refurbishment, and repair projects across the UK. We inspect the newly installed drainage, check it against the required standard, and give you a clear report to close out the job.

A post-installation survey typically covers:

• A full CCTV inspection of the newly installed drain runs
• Confirmation of correct falls, alignment, and jointing
• Identification of any damage, debris, or installation defects
• Checks against the relevant standard or specification
• Photos and footage as supporting evidence
• A written report confirming pass or fail, with details of any remedial work needed

The output is designed to be usable by developers, contractors, building control, and warranty providers.

Key benefits include:

• Confirms the work meets the required standard before sign-off
• Catches installation faults while the contractor is still on site
• Gives you documented evidence for building control or warranty purposes
• Reduces the risk of costly remedial work after handover
• Protects you if a dispute comes up with the installer later
• Supports a clean handover between contractor and client

Fixing an installation fault before completion is far simpler than digging up a finished driveway, floor, or garden to correct it months later.

When do you need a post-installation survey?

People usually request one when:

• New drainage has just been installed as part of a build or extension
• A developer or contractor needs sign-off before handover
• Building control requires evidence the drainage meets standard
• A warranty provider requires proof of correct installation
• You want independent verification before releasing final payment to a contractor
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Our post-installation survey process

We keep the process quick so it doesn't hold up your project timeline.

1) Initial enquiry and project details

We confirm what's been installed, the relevant standard or specification, and when access will be available.

2) CCTV survey

We send a camera through the newly installed drain runs to check falls, alignment, jointing, and general condition.

3) Analysis and reporting

We review the footage against the required standard and put together a clear pass or fail report.

4) Recommendations

If any issues are found, we detail exactly what needs correcting before the work can be signed off.

5) Re-survey if needed

If remedial work is carried out, we can re-survey to confirm it's been fixed correctly.

Common use cases

Clients often request a post-installation survey for:

• New build residential and commercial developments
• Drainage installed as part of an extension or renovation
• Repairs or replacements carried out by a third-party contractor
• Projects requiring building control or warranty sign-off
• Final checks before releasing payment to an installer
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Book a post-installation survey with ICE Drainage

If you need independent confirmation that new drainage work has been installed correctly, ICE Drainage can help.

Contact ICE Drainage to discuss your project. We'll confirm the standard required, carry out the survey, and give you a clear pass or fail report.