The Ultimate Guide to Drainage Testing | Expert Advice

If you have just had a new drainage system installed, you might have heard about drainage testing. Drainage testing is vital to ensuring that the home's drainage system is functioning effectively, and that it won’t cause you any problems in the future such as leaks. But what is a drainage test, who needs one and how do they work?

Here at FC Drainage Solutions, we have put together this post, to explain more about drainage testing and answer any questions that you might have around the topic. FC Drainage Solutions are an expert drainage and plumbing company, covering the South East of England with our cheap, reliable and quality services. Read on to learn more, and for further information on our drain tests in London, please visit our website today.

What is Drainage Testing?

A drainage test is an effective test on your drainage system that is performed when installing new drainage or completing building works on a new home, to ensure that the system is functional and water-tight with no leaks. If a leak is left unchecked, it can be one of the most serious problems that a property can face and be extremely expensive to repair. There are two main methods for drainage testing; air tests and water tests.

Air tests tend to be carried out on all pipework following installation. They are for single pipes or individual drain runs, and are effective but can only be used to test a length of a drain that can be capped at both ends.

Water tests are for complete drainage systems, including chambers and gullies. This is a more involved test, and it can be used to test a whole drainage system. Water tests are normally required to verify a failed air test or to test manholes or inspection chambers.

Who Needs a Drainage Test?

Drainage tests are usually necessary for newly built and constructed homes, to ensure that the drainage system is functioning properly and is water-tight. They’re usually only normally done when you need to check the drainage system after building work and aren’t normally carried out for a pre-purchase of a home. Before purchasing a home you can opt for a CCTV-survey, which will show you if there are any problems in the drainage system.

What Happens if the Drainage Test Fails?

If your drainage test fails, this indicates that there is a leak somewhere in the system. A qualified drainage engineer will be able to tend to the problem and repair or replace the pipes, and ensure that there are no leaks left in your pipes. The test can then be re-done, to ensure that all leaks have been fixed.

Affordable Drain Tests at FC Drainage Solutions

We hope that this short post put together by our team over at FC Drainage Solutions has taught you more about drainage tests, what they involve, and how they can assist you. To book a drainage test for a property, then why not contact our team today? We have been performing extensive drainage testing for many years across homes and businesses alike; you can trust our team to test your drains correctly and find any hidden leaks in the drainage.

You can fill out our online contact form, and a member of our team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss your requirements. You can also reach us by giving us a call on, or by sending us an email directly to operations@fcdrainagesolutions.co.uk. To learn more about our drain testing in London here at FC Drainage, visit our website today.