We will survey all accessible floors in the property and provide plans showing all visible walls, windows, doors, spot height levels, ceiling/roof heights, window sill/head heights.
Drain Survey
XP Surveys carries out CCTV drain surveys across London to check your drainage system for blockages, leaks and structural damage. A qualified drainage technician feeds a self-levelling camera into your pipework via a manhole or rodding access point, capturing full-colour footage with an on-screen meter reading so every defect is located precisely.
Because the whole inspection is done with a camera rather than a spade, we survey your system quickly and without disruption to your home or commercial premises. You get an accurate picture of the drains and sewer in a single visit, then a clear report and costed quote for any repairs.
What is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey is a thorough inspection of your waste pipework using a high-specification camera that sends a live feed back to the engineer. It gives a precise, real-time view of the inside of your drains so any issue can be identified and graded without digging.
The findings are set out in a detailed report covering pipe dimensions, chamber depth, invert levels, direction of flow, use and material of the pipework, and the structural condition of the system.
Why have a drain survey?
Drainage systems degrade over time, and problems are often hidden until they cause damp, smells or flooding. Common causes of damage include:
- Ground movement and pressure changes stressing the pipe runs
- Tree roots penetrating joints and pipework
- General wear and tear over decades of use
- Pressure build up caused by blockages
- Misaligned joints creating leaks and corrosion
- Collapsed sections that weaken the wider waste system
Around 70% of London’s sewers are more than 100 years old, so faults are common across the capital.
When you might need a survey
People across London commission a drain survey for a range of reasons, including:
- Buying a property and needing a homebuyer inspection before exchange
- Recurring blockages or slow draining that will not clear
- Damp, subsidence or unexplained smells that may trace to a drain
- Locating and mapping an old or unknown drain run
- Checking pipework before an extension or build over agreement
- Resolving a shared drainage dispute with a neighbour or freeholder
How the survey works
Our surveyor inserts the CCTV camera into the drain through a manhole or rodding point and runs it through the system. All of our cameras are self-levelled and record in full colour with an automatic on-screen meter reading, so the position of every defect is logged as we go.
We produce the written report within 2 to 4 working days unless agreed otherwise. On request we can turn it around within 24 hours for an additional cost, a service often used with homebuyer surveys. Footage can be supplied by online link or on disc by post.
What the report covers
Your report gives you a complete record of the system, including:
- Pipe dimensions, chamber depth and invert levels
- Direction of flow and use of the pipework
- Pipe materials and overall structural condition
- A detailed site plan of the drain layout
- Still images of any major defects
- An online link to the full CCTV footage
- Clear recommendations and costs to rectify any faults found
CCTV drain survey prices
How much does a CCTV drain survey cost?
Option 1: From £140.00 plus VAT. A basic look and see survey with no written report, site plan or footage.
Option 2: From £295.00 plus VAT. A full CCTV survey supplied with a detailed written report and the footage.
Final pricing depends on the size and accessibility of the system. Contact us for a firm quote.
Homebuyer drain surveys
A homebuyer drain survey checks the condition of the drainage before you commit to a purchase, so there are no expensive surprises after completion. We provide homebuyer drain surveys across London from £295 plus VAT, with a fast turnaround option to help you exchange on time.
If a fault is found, your report sets out exactly what it is and what it will cost to fix, giving you the evidence to renegotiate or plan works with confidence.
Why choose XP Surveys
- Qualified drainage technicians using professional CCTV equipment
- Detailed, easy to read reports with footage and costed recommendations
- Fast turnaround, with a 24 hour report option on request
- No excavation and no disruption to your property
- Coverage across London for domestic and commercial clients
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CCTV drain survey FAQs
How long does a survey take?
Most domestic surveys are done in one visit. The report follows within 2 to 4 working days, or 24 hours on request.
Do I need to be present?
Access to the drains is needed on arrival, but our surveyors do not require supervision once on site.
Can you find a drain if I do not know where it runs?
Yes. A CCTV survey can trace and map an unknown run and record its route on a site plan.
Will I get the footage?
With the full survey option you receive the footage by online link with the written report.
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