A drainage easement on your title means the authority's pipes cross your land and they retain rights to access and protect them. Building over or near an easement is restricted, and structures may require formal build-over approvals.
Easements surprise many buyers: that perfect pool location may sit directly over a sewer main. Checking the title and services plans early avoids expensive redesigns.
Legally protects utility access to infrastructure crossing private land.
Recorded on property titles; physically often along rear or side boundaries.
A CCTV drain inspection is the standard way to confirm whether this is what's happening in your pipes: the camera shows the condition on screen, a locator pinpoints the exact position and depth, and you get a recorded report before any repair decisions are made.
A CCTV drain inspection shows exactly what's happening inside your pipes — no guesswork.