CCTV drain surveys · Covent Garden & Central London
CCTV drain surveys in Covent Garden
A CCTV drain survey shows exactly what’s happening inside your pipes, so nobody digs or repairs on a guess. We inspect drains and manholes with the latest camera equipment, record clear footage, and explain what we find in plain English.
The short answer
What is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey is an inspection of underground pipes using a waterproof camera pushed or driven through the drain from an inspection chamber. It records the pipe’s condition and pinpoints defects such as cracks, displaced joints, root ingress, collapses, fat build-up and poor previous repairs, along with their distance from the access point.
Signs you need us
- Blockages that keep coming back
- You’re buying an older property and want to know what’s underground
- Damp, subsidence or sinking paving near a drain run
- Planning an extension over or near a drain
- An insurer or freeholder has asked for evidence
Why choose us
What you can expect from us
No guesswork
We see the fault before anyone lifts a slab, so repairs are targeted and smaller.
Recorded footage
You can keep the recording and share it with a surveyor, insurer or freeholder.
Pinpoint location
We locate defects by distance from the chamber, so any dig or reline goes in the right place.
Honest findings
If the drain is fine, we tell you. If it needs work, we explain the options.
Our process
How we do it, step by step
- 1
Access
We lift the inspection chamber or manhole nearest the problem and set up the camera.
- 2
Clean if needed
If the pipe is blocked or coated, we jet it first so the camera can see the pipe wall.
- 3
Inspect
The camera travels the drain run while we record footage and note every defect.
- 4
Explain
We show you what we found on the monitor, there and then.
- 5
Recommend
We set out the repair options, from patch lining to excavation, with a free quote.
FAQs
CCTV drain surveys: your questions answered
What is a CCTV drain survey?
It’s an inspection of your underground drains using a waterproof camera fed through the pipe from an inspection chamber. The footage shows cracks, root ingress, displaced joints, collapses and build-up, and where each one is. It means repairs can be targeted rather than guessed, which usually makes them smaller and cheaper.
Should I get a drain survey before buying a house?
For older London properties, yes, it’s worth considering. A standard homebuyer’s survey doesn’t look inside the drains, and Victorian clay pipes often have cracks or root damage that isn’t visible from above. Finding a problem before exchange gives you the chance to renegotiate or ask the seller to put it right.
How long does a CCTV drain survey take?
Most domestic surveys of a house or flat take an hour or two on site, depending on how many drain runs there are and whether they need jetting first so the camera can see. Larger commercial buildings with long or deep runs take longer. We’ll give you an idea when we quote.
Do I get a copy of the footage?
Yes. We show you what we find as we go, and you can keep the recording of your survey. It’s useful to share with a surveyor, insurer, freeholder or builder. If you need a written report with defect notes for a purchase or insurance claim, tell us when you book.
Reviews
What our customers say
Fantastic experience from start to finish. The work was tidy and done with minimal disruption. Very professional from the first call to the finish.
Had a great service
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CCTV drain surveys across Central London
Based at 24 James St, London WC2E 8NS, we cover:
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