CCTV Drain Survey
Not every drainage problem is visible from the surface, so guessing at the cause of a recurring blockage or a damp patch on the wall rarely gets you very far. At Plumbco, we carry out CCTV drain surveys to help us see exactly what is happening inside your pipework, without digging up your garden to find out.
We feed a waterproof, high-definition camera through the system to identify blockages, cracks, root intrusion and displaced joints, then provide a clear report with footage and recommendations. There is no call-out fee, no charge for evenings, weekends or bank holidays, and a fixed price agreed before we start.
If you are dealing with a drainage problem you cannot explain, or you simply want to know the condition of your pipework, get in touch with us by calling 0808 303 8888, and we will arrange a survey at a time that suits you.
Types of CCTV Drain Survey
Not every property needs the same kind of survey, so it helps to understand which type applies to your situation.
Pre-Purchase Drain Survey
Buying a property is one of the biggest decisions most homeowners make, yet standard homebuyer's and building surveys rarely look at what is happening underground. A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey fills that gap, giving you a clear picture of the drainage system's condition before you commit to a purchase.
Our engineers provide a straightforward pass or fail assessment for every section of pipe, supported by footage and practical recommendations. That puts you in a stronger position to negotiate on price, ask the seller to carry out repairs, or budget properly for any work needed after you move in.
Diagnostic Drain Survey
If your drains keep blocking, smell unpleasant, drain slowly or you have noticed damp appearing where it should not, something is happening further down the system that a diagnostic survey can uncover. We inspect the full run from your property to its connection with the public sewer, locating every obstruction, defect and weak point along the way.
Once we know exactly what is causing the problem, we can recommend the right next step, whether that is a straightforward clearance, a targeted repair, relining, or replacement of the affected section.
Insurance & Claims Survey
Insurers often ask for CCTV evidence before they will process a drainage claim, and without it, claims can stall or be turned down altogether. We provide survey reports written specifically for insurance submission, with clear descriptions of the damage, annotated footage and a professional assessment of what caused it and what needs to happen next.
Where repair work has already been carried out, we can also survey the completed job to help bring the claim to a close.
Build-Over Survey
If you are planning an extension, conservatory or any new structure near a public sewer, your local water authority may require a build-over survey before giving the go-ahead. This confirms the condition of the drain both before and after construction, protecting you and the sewer network alike.
We provide build-over survey reports that meet water authority requirements and can be submitted directly as part of your planning application.
Post-Repair & Verification Survey
Once a repair, reline or new installation is complete, it is worth confirming the work has been done properly, particularly if someone else carried it out. We include a post-work CCTV check as standard with our own repair and installation services, and we are happy to carry out a standalone verification survey on drainage work completed by another contractor.
Whichever type of survey you need, the same thorough process runs underneath, starting with a clear idea of what we are looking for.
What We Look for During a CCTV Drain Survey
- Blockages and Obstructions: Grease, debris and other material restricting flow.
- Cracks and Fractures: Hairline cracks through to longitudinal and circumferential breaks.
- Displaced Joints: Where pipe sections have shifted, leaving ledges or gaps.
- Root Intrusion: Roots growing into pipework through joints, cracks or connections.
- Deformation: Pipes that have lost their circular shape, common in older pitch fibre pipework.
- Collapsed Sections: Where the pipe has caved in and flow is badly restricted or stopped completely.
- Scale and Deposit Build-Up: Mineral, calcium and iron deposits narrowing the pipe.
- Pipe Material and Condition: Identifying clay, PVCu, pitch fibre, cast iron or concrete pipework and assessing its overall condition.
- Connection Defects: Laterals that protrude into the main pipe, missing seals or poorly made connections.
Your CCTV Drain Survey Report
Every Plumbco CCTV drain survey ends with a report that puts you in full control of what happens next. It includes:
- Full HD footage of the survey, which you can download and share.
- Annotated still images of every defect we find.
- A written condition report describing each defect and how serious it is.
- A map of your drainage system showing pipe routes, materials and connections.
- Clear, prioritised recommendations for any clearance, repair or replacement work.
- A fixed price quote for any remedial work we recommend.
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The Survey Process
Locating Access Points
Camera Deployment
Full System Inspection
Mapping Your Drainage System
Compiling Your Report
Talking You Through the Findings
Why Choose Plumbco?
CCTV Drain Survey FAQs
The price depends on the size of your property and how many drainage runs need inspecting, so we always agree a fixed price quote before any work begins. That way, you know exactly what you are paying with no surprises once the survey is complete.
Book Your CCTV Drain SurveyÂ
If you are dealing with a drainage problem you cannot get to the bottom of, buying a property and want peace of mind, or simply want to know the condition of your pipework, get in touch with Plumbco.
Call us on 0808 303 8888 24 hours a day or fill in our online contact form, and we will arrange a survey at a time that suits you.
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