What happens during a CCTV drain survey?

We push or crawl a camera through the drainage run and record the whole length. You get the footage and a written report showing what was found, where it is along the run, and what condition the pipe is in. That report is what any repair is then priced from.

Do I need a drain survey before buying a house?

A pre-purchase survey tells you whether the drainage is sound before you are responsible for it. Drainage defects sit underground and outside the scope of a standard building survey, so they are easy to inherit without knowing.

Can you survey a drain you cannot get a camera into?

Sometimes the run has to be cleared or a root mass cut out before a camera will pass. Where access is genuinely impossible we will say so rather than charge for a survey that cannot see anything.

CCTV Drain Surveys in Yorkshire - Commercial & Domestic

See inside your drains

Guesswork can be expensive. Our CCTV drain surveys use state-of-the-art camera technology to explore your drainage system remotely. We can identify cracks, displaced joints, root intrusion, and collapsed pipes with pinpoint accuracy, meaning we only dig if absolutely necessary.

What's included in a survey?

Example of a digital drainage survey report

Full Written Report

A detailed WRC-standard report outlining the condition of every pipe section, graded by severity (1-5). Accepted by insurers.

Site Plan / Mapping

A clear color-coded schematic diagram showing the layout, depth, and flow direction of your entire system.

Recommendations

Honest, costed recommendations for any remedial work required. We prioritize critical fixes to save you money.

Why Choose CCTV over Excavation?

Feature	CCTV Survey	Traditional Excavation
Disruption	Zero (No Dig)	High (Digging up garden/drive)
Accuracy	100% Visual Evidence	Guesswork / Exploratory
Time	1-2 Hours	Days
Cost	Low Fixed Fee	Variable & Expensive

Home Buyer / Pre-Purchase Surveys

Buying a new home? Standard surveyor reports do not check drains. A hidden collapsed drain could cost you £5,000-£15,000+ to fix after you move in. Protect your investment with a specialized pre-purchase survey.

Identify hidden structural damage before exchange

Map shared vs private responsibility (save on repairs)

Spot illegal connections or root ingress

Get detailed cost estimates to negotiate price

How It Works

Book Appointment

Call us to schedule. We offer flexible slots including weekends.

Site Visit

Our engineer arrives, locates access points, and inserts the robotic camera.

Live Inspection

We scan your pipes. You can even watch the live footage on our monitor.

Assessment

We identify any issues immediately and explain them to you in plain English.

Report Delivery

You receive your full digital report, map, and footage within 24-48 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be home?

Ideally yes, so we can access inspector chambers, but we can work externally if arranged.

Does the survey cause any mess?

No. The camera is inserted through existing access points. There is no digging or mess involved.

Is the report valid for insurance?

Yes, our reports are WRC-standard and accepted by all major insurance companies and mortgage lenders.

Can you survey commercial properties?

Yes, we survey everything from small terraced houses to large industrial estates and schools.

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