Home Buyer off-mains drainage surveys
Buying a property with a septic tank, sewage treatment plant or other off-mains drainage system? A specialist survey can help you understand what you’re taking on before you commit.
WES inspects the existing arrangement and reports on its condition, how it is functioning and whether the system appears to meet current requirements.
Know what’s there before it becomes your responsibility
A Home Buyer survey gives you a clearer picture of the off-mains drainage serving the property and flags anything that may need further investigation or attention.
The system
What type of system serves the property and how the arrangement is laid out.
Its condition
Visible defects, deterioration or other concerns that may need further attention.
Compliance
How the existing system and discharge arrangement appear against current requirements.
Potential next steps
Guidance on further investigation, repairs or upgrades where something needs attention.
If something needs putting right, WES can also advise on the appropriate remedial route.
WHY USE A SPECIALIST?
This isn’t the same as a standard house survey
A normal property survey may identify that a home has off-mains drainage, but it may not inspect the septic tank, treatment plant and associated drainage in enough detail to establish their condition or how the system discharges.
WES specialises in off-mains drainage. Our survey focuses specifically on the system serving the property, giving you clearer information before the purchase progresses.
Get the drainage checked early in the purchase
Why does timing matter when buying a property with off-mains drainage? In this short Q&A, Mark Ward explains what can happen if a system is found to be non-compliant — and why identifying any issues early can help avoid problems later in the transaction.
Starting the survey early gives you more time to understand the findings, ask questions and consider the implications before you’re too far into the purchase.