A CCTV drain survey examines accessible pipework when drains repeatedly block, damage is suspected or a property needs a condition check. We use the footage to explain what is visible inside the pipe and where each finding sits. Any part that cannot be inspected remains clearly identified.
CCTV Drain Survey
CCTV drain surveys for recurring blockages, suspected pipe damage and property condition checks.
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What CCTV can show
Cracks, displaced joints, roots and deposits can be identified where the camera has a clear view.
Survey purpose
A fault investigation, condition survey and drainage map answer different questions and may need different measurements.
What a drain camera can show
Cracks, displaced joints, root entry, deposits and branch openings may all be visible. Standing water can hide the submerged wall, while tight bends, heavy obstruction or collapse may stop the camera. Cleaning can improve the view, but an unreached length cannot be assumed to be sound.
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Choosing the right type of drain survey
A targeted investigation of one fault differs from a wider condition survey or a measured drainage map. The purpose determines whether tracing, cleaning or additional measurements are needed. CCTV footage alone is not a complete surface plan and does not prove that every joint is watertight.
Locating defects for repair
The report relates each observation to the inspected run and a recognisable location. Footage of a crack or displaced joint can then be used to plan a targeted repair. Where tracing is used, any limits in locating the pipe are stated rather than inferred from the camera distance alone.
CCTV Drain Survey: common questions
Can CCTV find the pipe route?
Tracing can supplement camera inspection, but internal footage alone does not produce a measured surface plan.
Should a blocked drain be cleaned first?
Clearance or cleaning may be needed where debris or water prevents a useful inspection.
Does a survey include repairs?
Repairs require their own agreement. The survey provides findings and recommendations, not automatic permission to carry them out.
Can CCTV prove the whole drain is watertight?
No. An image can show defects but does not replace a specified leakage test.
What happens if the camera stops at a blockage?
The uninspected length remains a limitation. Clearance or another access point may be needed to continue.