Cambridge Water Section 104 Surveys
If you’re building new sewers as part of a development within the Cambridge Water area, a Section 104 agreement determines whether those sewers will ultimately be adopted and maintained by the water company. Subvision Surveys carries out the drainage survey work that supports this process, helping developers demonstrate compliance before submission.
Meeting the Design and Construction Guide
All Section 104 applications must comply with the Design and Construction Guide published by Water UK, the mandatory technical framework that replaced the previous Sewers for Adoption guidelines in 2020. This covers pipe gradients, joints, materials and construction standards, and a Section 104 agreement must generally be entered into, along with the required bond, before construction of the sewers begins.
Why Structural Condition Matters at Adoption
Water companies won’t adopt sewers where a survey reveals structural defects or pipe deformation outside the specification for the material used, an assessment that varies depending on whether pipework is rigid or flexible, such as structured wall plastic pipe. Our CCTV drainage surveys, using Wincan software for clear, industry-standard reporting, give you documented evidence of structural condition ahead of submission, so any issues can be identified and addressed before they hold up adoption.
Why Choose Subvision for Section 104 Surveys
Subvision Surveys is SSIP and ISO accredited, with more than 3 decades of experience servicing commercial and residential clients. We work nationwide, using specialised techniques and cutting-edge equipment to deliver accurate results at competitive rates for Tier 1 contractors, developers, planners and private individuals alike.
If you are located outside of Cambridge thats not an issue, we provide expert advice across the UK, including Essex Suffolk Water Section 104 Surveys, South Staffs Water Section 104 , United Utilities, Wessex Water, Thames Water and more.
Contact Subvision Surveys today to discuss survey support for your Cambridge Water Section 104 application, or speak to one of our experts on 0333 920 942.
