Why do I need a drainage and water search?

A drainage and water search is an essential part of the conveyancing process when you’re buying or selling a residential property.

It includes key information about a property’s water and sewerage services including:

  • Whether the property is connected to a mains water supply
  • Where the water meter is located, if there is one
  • Whether the property experiences low water pressure
  • The water hardness for the property

You can view our water and wastewater asset maps in person for free, if you don’t need a full drainage and water search.

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How to request a water and drainage search

Our extensive reports will provide you with all the information you need about the water and sewerage services at the property you’re buying.

Each report costs £59 + VAT and we’ll issue your report within five working days.

You can request a drainage and water search by contacting our team.

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Order a drainage and water search

Contact us to request a drainage and water search for a domestic property.

Let us know the property address or grid reference, and our team will be in touch shortly to arrange your payment.

FAQs

Help and advice

How do I know if my property is connected to your network?

Please use our postcode checker tool to check whether we’re your water network operator.

How long will it take to receive my search results?

We aim to complete your water and drainage report within five working days.