Whether you want to deal with potential problems in your drainage system or simply get peace of mind, a drainage survey can help. Contact us today for help with acquiring a CCTV drainage survey quote.
Last updated: April 2026
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Whether you’re a home buyer seeking peace of mind or a developer navigating planning requirements, CCTV drainage surveys provide the clarity you need.
We partner with specialist consultants who use high-resolution cameras to inspect your pipes without any disruptive digging, identifying issues like root ingress or collapsed sections before they become a structural nightmare.
Our expert partners deliver a comprehensive report with clear results and recommended repairs, ensuring your drainage network stays in optimal condition.
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When there are blocked drains, damp patches and unpleasant odours on or around a property, it can be a sign of deeper issues within the drainage system. Not only that, but if they aren’t properly dealt with, the problems could lead to costly structural issues or major repair works.
Whether you’re moving into a new home, addressing existing obstacles on your property or managing a commercial building, it is important to understand the condition of your drainage network and have something in place if it isn’t functioning correctly.
Using a drainage survey, you can spot issues early, keep your drainage in optimal condition, and do all of this in a way that is cost-effective and non-invasive.
A drainage survey is an in-depth inspection of a property’s drain system using advanced equipment such as high-resolution CCTV cameras. Due to the use of a CCTV inspection, the process is also sometimes known as a CCTV drain survey.
During the process, a drain surveyor will carry out a CCTV drain survey without the need for disruptive digging, helping to identify issues that could otherwise go unnoticed, like blocked drains, collapsed pipes and root ingress.
Drainage surveys can be used to diagnose drainage problems in both domestic and commercial properties.
More than anything, they are essential for home buyers and home sellers during property purchases to avoid unexpected repair costs.
Mortgage lenders and insurance companies often ask for a pre-purchase drain survey for due diligence.
It is likely that a drainage survey would be needed for:
We can connect you with consultants from a partner company to undertake full drain surveys using various CCTV inspection techniques, as well as more targeted inspections to meet the specific needs of the client.
With experience in diagnosing drainage problems caused by structural issues, tree roots and general wear and tear, the external team is perfectly suited to help with any and all potential drain issues.
Typically completed within the space of two hours, the drain survey process carried out by our specialist partner plays out in the following way:
The drainage survey report will be created after the inspection as a full survey overview, giving the client results from the assessment and recommendations for ways to reduce or remove any obstacles.
As evidence, the CCTV drainage survey report could also contain high-resolution imagery and mapping of the drainage networks.
It will then be able to inform the local water authority, insurance company or any other involved regulators and organisations, easing any concerns and dealing with any identified issues.
A combination of practical items and the latest technology is vital in a drain survey, such as:
In the section below, we explain how you can get a CCTV drain survey and why Arbtech is the best option for providing this service.
From home buyers to home sellers and developers to local authorities, we’ve seen every problem a drainage system can have and helped countless clients.
We partner with highly qualified drain surveyors based all over the UK, dealing with all sorts of potential problems and making informed decisions in the detailed report once the drain inspection is complete.
Every member of the team we work with has the qualifications, experience and knowledge to undertake a CCTV survey on drains and come away with the insight and results you need to solve the issue you’re having.
The likely cost of a drainage survey is important to take into account, as it will need to be factored into your budget alongside any other work you’re looking to carry out.
CCTV drain survey cost can vary depending on property size, access requirements and specific needs. For example, a CCTV survey carried out on larger commercial properties or to help with buildings insurance claims is likely to involve more work than other surveys on smaller buildings or cases with different requirements.
For help with preventing future problems and simplifying potential issues that are already ongoing, it would be best to speak to us directly and allow our team to create a quote for your site.
If you’re having trouble with your drainage system or simply want assurances that there’s nothing wrong with it, Arbtech can put you in contact with the providers of a top-quality drain survey service to help.
Our partner company can evaluate blocked and collapsed drains with the most recent surveying technology before creating a report that will give you and any related regulators everything you need to know.
Get in touch with us today via email, phone or our website, and we can pass you on to the drain survey specialist to calculate the likely CCTV drain survey cost and arrange a free quote for you to look over as you make your decision.
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