When would I need a CCTV drain survey?

You need a CCTV drain survey when buying a property, dealing with recurring blockages, investigating subsidence, planning a building extension, or supporting an insurance claim. A camera survey removes the guesswork and shows you exactly what's happening inside your drains.

How long does a CCTV survey take?

A standard domestic survey usually takes between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the size of the system. We're thorough — we'd rather take an extra 20 minutes than miss something.

Will I get footage I can show my solicitor or insurer?

Absolutely. You'll get the full recorded footage plus a professional written report. It's all formatted to be accepted by solicitors, mortgage lenders, and insurance companies.

Can you do a survey and fix any issues in the same visit?

Yes, in many cases we can. If the survey reveals something straightforward like a blockage, we can often deal with it there and then. For more involved repairs, we'll give you a clear quote and book a follow-up at a time that suits you.

CCTV Drain Surveys

See exactly what's going on underground with a professional CCTV drain survey. We push a high-definition camera through your drains to identify blockages, damage, root ingress, and structural issues. Perfect for homebuyers, insurance claims, or persistent drainage problems.

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24/7

365 Days

Fixed Fee

No Hidden Costs

2hr Response

Average Time

Guaranteed

28-Day Warranty

Our Process

Simple, transparent, and professional from start to finish.

Book your survey

Call us on 0333 577 4242 or drop us a message. We'll arrange a convenient time and explain exactly what the survey involves — no jargon, just plain English.

Camera goes in

Our engineer feeds a high-definition camera through your drainage system, recording everything as it goes. We can see cracks, blockages, root intrusion, displaced joints — the lot.

We talk you through it

You're welcome to watch the live feed. We'll point out anything of concern and explain what it means in plain terms. No baffling you with technical waffle.

Full report delivered

You'll receive a detailed written report with annotated screenshots, a condition assessment, and clear recommendations. Perfect for solicitors, insurers, or just your own peace of mind.

What's Included

Everything you get with our cctv surveys service.

HD camera footage of your entire drainage system
Full written report with findings and recommendations
Ideal for homebuyer surveys and insurance claims
Pinpoints exact location and depth of problems
USB or digital copy of footage provided

Pricing

CCTV drain surveys including full HD footage and a written report. Bundle with unblocking for a package price. We'll give you a clear price before any work starts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our cctv surveys service.

Helpful Guides & Advice

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Recent CCTV Surveys Jobs

Real work from our engineers across Yorkshire and the UK.

Stepps, Scotland

Full Site Jet Clean & CCTV — Stepps Services, Scotland

Full site jet clean and CCTV survey of the drainage system at a new-build EG on the move forecourt in Stepps, Scotland — verifying every line was clear before the tarmac was laid and the site handed over.

London

Network Rail Drainage Rehabilitation — London

A drainage fault on Network Rail land in London that had defeated multiple contractors over four years — resolved by UK Drainage Services with vegetation clearance, jet vac vacuum excavation, a full CCTV survey and new civils, with zero disruption to rail operations.

Bradford

Full Site Jet Clean & CCTV — Starbucks

Complete jet cleaning and CCTV survey of the drainage system at a newly built Starbucks in Bradford, ensuring the site was fully operational from day one.

Malton

CCTV Crawler Survey

Deployed our new CCTV crawler system for a full site jet clean and survey in Malton, covering pipe sizes from 50mm to 1200mm.

Yorkshire

Pump Station Clean & Pre-Adoption Survey

Full pump station clean and site-wide CCTV survey carried out ahead of Yorkshire Water adoption, with all safety measures in place.

Dinnington

Full Site Jet Clean — McDonald's Dinnington

Comprehensive jet clean and CCTV survey at McDonald's Dinnington, clearing heavy gravel build-up and restoring full drainage flow.

Leeds

Rat Ingress Survey & Drain Proofing

Full CCTV survey in Alwoodley, Leeds to identify rat ingress points, followed by patch relining and a rodent trapping programme in partnership with pest control.

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