CCTV Drain Surveys in London — Same-Day Reports Available
Our engineers use professional CCTV camera equipment to inspect your drains, identify problems, and provide a written report with video footage — often on the same day.
📞 Call 020 8050 8258What Is a CCTV Drain Survey?
A CCTV drain survey uses a small camera mounted on a flexible rod, pushed through your drainage system to inspect the condition of the pipes from the inside. The footage is recorded and reviewed by our engineers, who then provide a written report detailing what was found.
Surveys are used to diagnose the cause of persistent drainage problems, to check drain condition before purchasing a property, or to provide documented evidence for insurance claims or disputes.
What We Find
A CCTV survey gives a clear, documented picture of your drain’s condition. Common findings include:
- Cracks and fractures — in the pipe wall, often caused by ground movement or age
- Root intrusion — tree roots entering through joints or cracks
- Collapsed pipe sections — particularly in older clay pipes under London properties
- Misaligned or displaced joints — where pipe sections have shifted out of alignment
- Build-up and blockages — grease, scale, and debris causing partial or full blockage
- Defective connections — incorrectly made junctions between pipes
What’s Included
- Full camera inspection of the drain system
- Recorded video footage of the internal condition
- Written report with findings, observations, and recommended action
- Explanation from the engineer of what was found and what it means
Where repairs are required, we can provide a quote on the same visit. See drain repair London for more information.
Who Needs a CCTV Drain Survey?
Homebuyers and Conveyancers
A drain survey is one of the most useful pre-purchase checks you can make. Drain repairs can run into thousands of pounds — knowing the condition before you exchange protects your position and can be used in price negotiations.
Landlords and Letting Agents
Understanding the condition of drainage at a rental property helps avoid reactive emergency calls and tenant complaints. Surveys can also help establish responsibility when disputes arise about blockage causes.
Property Managers
For blocks of flats, commercial premises, and managed estates, CCTV surveys provide documented evidence of drain condition for planned maintenance schedules and insurance purposes.
Homeowners With Recurring Drain Issues
If your drains keep blocking despite repeated clearance, a CCTV survey identifies the root cause — whether that’s root intrusion, a collapsed section, or a structural defect — so it can be properly fixed rather than repeatedly patched.
Our Process
- Book by phone or contact form — call 020 8050 8258 or use our contact form. We’ll confirm a time and provide a fixed price.
- Engineer attends — our engineer arrives with camera equipment and accesses the drain via an inspection chamber or manhole.
- Survey carried out — the camera is passed through the drainage run. Footage is recorded throughout.
- Report provided — a written report is produced with findings, video footage, and recommended next steps. Same-day where possible.
Areas Covered
We carry out CCTV drain surveys across London and South London, including Croydon, Bromley, Sutton, Streatham, Beckenham, Orpington, Penge, Crystal Palace, Norbury, Mitcham, and surrounding areas.