Drain Inspection
CCTV Drain Surveys
See exactly what's happening underground. Our CCTV drain surveys give you a clear picture of pipe condition, with a written report and honest recommendations.
A CCTV drain survey uses a small, waterproof camera fed through the drainage system to record the condition of the pipe from the inside. It's the only reliable way to see faults like cracks, displaced joints, root ingress or a partial collapse before they turn into a blockage or a much larger repair, and standard building surveys don't cover drains at all.
Surveys are most valuable in a few specific situations: buying an older property, particularly one built before the 1990s where clay and pitch-fibre pipes are prone to fracture; dealing with a blockage that keeps coming back despite clearing it; planning an extension or building work near an existing drain; or responding to a request from a solicitor, lender or insurer. Whatever the reason, you get a clear written report and a straightforward explanation of what, if anything, needs doing next.
What's Involved
Camera Inspection
A waterproof camera is fed through the drain run, recording live footage of the full bore of the pipe as it travels.
Condition Report
Findings are written up with the defect type, its location and severity, so you know exactly what's happening underground.
Pre-Purchase & Extension Surveys
Useful before buying an older property, or before extension and building-over work near an existing drain run.
Clear Next Steps
If a defect is found, we explain whether jetting, mechanical descaling or relining is the right fix, and what it would involve.
When to Book a CCTV Drain Survey
- The property was built more than around 30 years ago and its drains have never been checked
- You've had the same blockage clear and then return more than once
- There's a large tree close to the drain run
- You're extending or building near an existing drain and need to confirm its route and condition
- You're buying a property and want to check for defects a standard survey won't cover
- A solicitor, insurer or lender has asked for evidence of drain condition
We carry out CCTV drain surveys for homebuyers, homeowners and businesses across London, Essex, Hertfordshire, Surrey, Kent, Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Suffolk.
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Want to See What's Really Going On?
Book a CCTV drain survey and get a clear, honest picture of your drainage system, backed by a written report.
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