Floor wastes provide a safe overflow path inside wet areas — when a bath overflows or a washing machine hose lets go, the floor waste is what saves the rest of the house. Tiled falls direct water toward the grate.
Because they see little regular flow, their traps commonly dry out, making them the number one source of mystery bathroom smells. Modern practice charges them from a fixture (like a basin) to keep the seal topped up.
Drains spills and overflows from wet-area floors.
Bathrooms, laundries, kitchens (commercial), balconies and plant rooms.
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.