CCTV Drain Surveys
Our CCTV drain surveys use waterproof camera equipment to inspect pipework without digging, identifying blockages, cracks, and root intrusion accurately. This lets us recommend the most cost-effective repair and is ideal for pre-purchase surveys, insurance claims, or ongoing drainage issues.
A CCTV drain survey lets us see exactly what is happening inside your pipework without lifting a single paving slab. Using a waterproof camera fed through the drain line, we can pinpoint blockages, cracks, root intrusion, and misaligned joints with real accuracy. This means any repair work that follows is targeted and cost-effective rather than guesswork.
Many drainage problems are invisible from the surface. A drain can look perfectly fine at the manhole while a crack, a collapsed section, or a build-up of scale further along the run is quietly causing recurring blockages or slow drainage. A CCTV survey removes the uncertainty by showing us the condition of the pipe from the inside, along with a locator reading so we know exactly where any defect sits and how deep it is.
We carry out CCTV surveys for homeowners dealing with a recurring issue, for buyers and sellers who want clarity before a property changes hands, and for landlords and letting agents checking a property between tenancies. Every survey comes with a clear, plain-English explanation of what we found and what, if anything, needs to happen next.
What's included
- Full camera inspection of the drain run
- Identification of cracks, blockages, and root ingress
- Clear explanation of any issues found
- Recommendation for the most appropriate repair method
- Useful for pre-purchase surveys and insurance claims
Signs you need cctv drain surveys
- Recurring blockages in the same drain despite clearing it before
- Slow-draining water with no obvious visible blockage
- Unexplained damp patches near external walls or underground pipework
- Buying or selling a property and wanting drainage confirmed before completion
- Needing evidence of a drainage issue for an insurance claim
- A musty smell near a drain run with no obvious surface cause
How it works
Our step-by-step approach to cctv drain surveys
1. Free phone assessment
We discuss the history of the problem and confirm a CCTV survey is the right next step.
2. Camera inspection
A waterproof camera is fed through the drain line, recording condition and pinpointing any defects with a locator.
3. Findings explained
We walk you through exactly what the footage shows and what it means in plain English.
4. Aftercare advice
If a repair is needed, we recommend the most appropriate and cost-effective method for the defect found.
Why choose Just Drainage
- Non-invasive diagnosis with no unnecessary digging
- No call-out fee and a no-fix no-fee guarantee on any follow-up work
- A local Manningtree team familiar with the area's older and newer drainage systems
- Used regularly by homeowners, landlords, and buyers and sellers across Essex
We provide cctv drain surveys across Essex and South Suffolk, covering 671 towns and villages within a 20-mile radius of Manningtree.
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