CCTV Drainage Surveys & Inspections
Camera surveys of drains and sewers with full condition reporting, identifying defects, blockages, connectivity and the exact route of underground pipework.
What it is
A CCTV drainage survey sends a high-resolution camera through your drainage network to reveal its condition and layout from the inside. We identify cracks, displaced joints, root ingress, blockages and misconnections, and map how the system connects together.
It’s the clearest way to understand the condition of below-ground drainage before a purchase, a build, or a maintenance decision.
What’s involved
Access & set-up
We locate manholes and access points and prepare the network for survey.
CCTV inspection
A crawler or push-rod camera records the internal condition of each run.
Coding & assessment
Defects are coded to recognised drainage standards and assessed for severity.
Reporting
Findings are compiled into a condition report with video, plans and recommendations.
What you receive
- WRc/MSCC-coded condition report
- Annotated drainage layout plan
- High-resolution survey video
- Defect photographs and severity grading
- Recommendations for repair or maintenance
Where it’s used
Pre-purchase due diligence, adoption (Section 104) surveys, build-over agreements, blockage investigation and planned drainage maintenance.
Standards & compliance
Surveys are coded in accordance with the Manual of Sewer Condition Classification (MSCC) and WRc drainage reporting standards.
Common questions
Yes, the camera carries a sonde we can trace from above ground, so we can mark the exact route and depth of the pipe.
Yes, every survey includes a plan showing runs, flow direction, manholes and identified defects.
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