CCTV Surveys

Expert, Precise Drain Inspections

What Is a CCTV Drain Survey?

A CCTV Survey is the best method of monitoring drains internally, whether they are:

Foul drains,
Surface water drains,
Combined sewers.

Their main purpose is to check for any faults or cracking or general monitoring, any opportunities for rerouting or connections from other services, and to check if the pipe needs maintenance.

When combined with an Electromagnetic Indicator, CCTV surveys are also a very good way to gauge the length and depth of trains and runs along a drain.

What Are The Benefits of Conducting a CCTV Drain Inspection?

There are many benefits that come from having a CCTV Survey conducted, including (but not limited to):

1. Accurate Diagnosis - A CCTV survey provides a clear and detailed view of the inside of drainage pipes, allowing our surveyors to pinpoint issues such as blockages, cracks, collapses, or vegetation overgrowth.

2. Cost-Effective - By identifying the exact location and cause of a problem, a CCTV survey helps avoid unnecessary excavation work, saving both time and money.

3. Prevention of Future Issues - Detecting minor issues before they escalate can prevent costly repairs in the future and help maintain the drainage system efficiently.

4. Non-Invasive Inspection - Unlike traditional methods that may require digging, a CCTV survey is minimally disruptive and does not cause damage to property or infrastructure.

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5. Essential for Property Purchases - Homebuyers and surveyors often use CCTV drainage surveys to assess the condition of drains before purchasing a property, ensuring there are no hidden problems which can create costly issues later.

6. Insurance and Compliance - Many insurance companies require evidence of drainage issues before approving claims, and a CCTV survey provides recorded proof. It also helps meet health and safety or environmental regulations, furthermore, utility companies will ask for CCTV Surveys beforehand if any routing is done into their services.

7. Efficient Problem-Solving - Whether dealing with persistent drainage problems or planning renovations, a CCTV survey provides reliable data to support decision-making and solutions.

8. Mapping and Planning - A CCTV survey creates an accurate map of your drainage system, helping with future maintenance, renovations, or extensions by identifying pipe layouts and connections.

How Does a CCTV Survey Differ From a Utility Survey?

CCTV drain surveys are exclusive to drains and provides a visible inspection of pipe diameters and depths. Utility surveys locate all kinds of underground services however, you are only receiving a vertical and horizontal position of them, with no information on the size of each service or an image of the state they are in.

Utility Surveys utilise a combination of Electromagnetic Locating and GPR to find where the services are, whereas a CCTV Survey doesn't necessarily have to even give accurate positioning and just really needs to say which drain connects to which. All SolidPoint drainage surveys give accurate positioning.

While the two are similar, we highly recommend getting a Utility Survey alongside a CCTV Survey for the most comprehensive record of your drains.

To learn more about Utility Surveys, take a look at our dedicated page.

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PAS 128 Utility Surveys

A Utility Survey provides information on buried services on your site. They are essential in preventing any hits on utilities.

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How Much Does a CCTV Drain Survey Cost?

Typically the cost can be as low as £695 + VAT for a small sized plot. This price will of course increase dependant on distance and size.

However, we offer a bundle discount if you request a CCTV Survey alongside a Utility Survey, lowering the starting price to £495 + VAT.

Why Should SolidPoint Survey Your Site?

We are flexible and can work to a custom specification provided by you or we can create one based on your project requirements, so that costs suit you and every detail you require is covered to the best of our ability.

We are dedicated to providing you with the best possible experience, so while it's not a requirement, our surveyors will ensure that you get the accurate positioning of your drains, as well as any damage found within them. To achieve this, you will receive:

A report marking any defects in the pipe, and
Video footage from the drain,
As well as CAD drawings of the drains surveyed for an accurate representation with context.

Download an example Drainage Survey Report:

Example CCTV Survey Report .pdf

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a CCTV drain survey cost?

Our published starting price is £695 + VAT for a small plot, increasing with distance and size. When ordered alongside a utility survey, the published bundle starting price is £495 + VAT for the CCTV survey. These are starting figures rather than fixed prices for every site, so request a project-specific quotation.

What do I get from a CCTV drain survey?

You receive a report identifying defects, video footage from the drain and CAD drawings of the drains surveyed. SolidPoint also records drain positioning so the findings have site context. These outputs help your project team understand the drainage layout, connections and condition when planning maintenance, alterations or further investigation.

What problems can a CCTV drain survey identify?

A CCTV survey provides an internal view of drainage pipes to identify issues such as blockages, cracks, collapses and vegetation growth. It can also help assess connections and maintenance needs. The recorded findings support decisions about drainage problems or proposed work without relying only on what is visible at ground level.

Do I need a CCTV survey or a utility survey?

Choose a CCTV survey when you need to inspect drain condition and connections; choose a utility survey to locate buried services more broadly. They answer different questions. We recommend combining them when you need a more comprehensive drainage record, linking internal pipe information with the location of services on site.

Do you provide CCTV drainage surveys in Derby and nationwide?

Yes. SolidPoint is based in Derby and provides survey services throughout the Midlands and across the UK. For a CCTV drainage enquiry, tell us the site location, the drains you need investigated and the purpose of the survey so we can discuss the scope and provide a quotation for your project.

Explore our surveys from Derby across the Midlands and the UK, including geomatic structural surveys, measured building surveys, topographical surveys and PAS 128 utility surveys. Request a proposal.