What Is a CCTV Drain Survey?
CCTV Drain surveys or inspections are internal checks of underground pipework using specialist CCTV camera equipment. The internal check is carried out without disruption to your property and is used to uncover any internal damage, cracks, pipework displacement or blockages. After carrying out a drain inspection, a report is compiled of the findings and recordings sent to you.

When Are CCTV Surveys Required?
CCTV Drain surveys and inspections can be carried out for a multitude of different reasons. They are particularly useful when there are existing or new problems that need to be resolved.
Home Buyers Survey
Carried out before a property is purchased to identify any issues relating to existing pipework problems.
Blocked Drains
Carried out to identify blockages by issues such as, tree roots, dislodged pipework or foreign objects.
Insurance Claims
Insurers will normally require internal recordings to validate insurance claims relating to drainage issues.
Construction Work
CCTV surveys are often carried out to identify where pipework and sewage lines run before digging or carrying out large scale construction work.
CCTV Drain Survey Process
Comprehensive CCTV drain survey services by Elite Drainage

Assessment
We will assess the most convenient access points to insert the CCTV camera.

Recording
Once the camera is inserted in the pipes we will carry a full recording of your system.


Mapping
We will gain an understanding of your sewage network and underground pipes.

Reporting
Finally, we will compile the recording and any findings into a report for your assessment.
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FAQs About CCTV Drain Surveys
A CCTV Drain survey is an internal inspection of your sewage lines or pipework network using a underground CCTV camera.
If you are experiencing new or existing problems with your sewage network, a CCTV drain survey is recommended. Other reasons to carry out a CCTV inspection are:
- Carrying out construction work
- Purchasing a new home
- Insurance evidence claims
It completely depends on the size of the system and network required to survey. Drain surveys can take anywhere from 1 hour to a full day depending on the system size.
No. CCTV drain surveys are carried out through inspection access points such as manholes and are all internal, so no digging or excavating.