CCTV Drainage Survey

Here's what they like most:

• Avoid surprises: Catch hidden issues early, before they cause construction to grind to a halt.
• Know your costs: Ensure you have precise data on pipe conditions so that you can confidently budget for maintenance or repairs.
• Stay compliant: Ensure your drainage conforms to UK construction and environmental regulations.
• Keep projects moving: Deal with problems before they become expensive delays.

Consider a recent UK residential development, for instance. A drain collapse was set to delay the project by weeks. Our CCTV survey identified the issue rapidly, allowing the team to plan repairs without impacting the schedule. Detection like this early on keeps projects running as planned, within budget, and safe for all on the site.

Domestic Drain Surveys

Perfect for homes or pre-purchase checks.

• Finds leaks, blockages, and root intrusion.
  
  
• Helps with maintenance planning and property valuation.

Commercial Drain Surveys

For offices, retail centres, or industrial sites.

• Detects corrosion or structural issues in larger pipelines.
  
  
• Helps schedule targeted repairs to reduce downtime.

Industrial and Infrastructure Surveys

For roads, railways, and large utilities.

• Efficiently surveys long networks with crawler cameras.
  
  
• Reports support safety and environmental compliance.
  
  

New Construction Drain Surveys

Check existing drainage before building.

• Confirms pipe capacity and condition.
• Prevents delays caused by unexpected issues.

When drainage is concerned, what you don't see can really do you harm. Our CCTV surveys usually reveal problems that, left unrepaired, may lead to severe delays, additional expense, and safety hazards. Here are the problems we most commonly encounter:

• Fractures and cracks: Aging materials, pressure changes, and ground movement can all cause pipes to fracture. Over time, tiny fractures could grow and develop into leaks or collapses.
• Collapsed or deformed pipes: Tree roots, overloaded machinery, or normal stress and strain can cause pipes to collapse or deform, obstructing flow and requiring urgent repair.
• Blockages: Debris, grease, or sediment accumulation can impede drainage, raising the possibility of flooding or backups.
• Root intrusion: Roots typically infiltrate joints and create significant blockages in older clay or earthenware pipes.
• Joint misalignment: Misaligned pipes leak, diminish flow efficiency, and speed deterioration.
• Water infiltration or exfiltration: Groundwater entering pipes or sewage leakage outward causes structural damage and environmental issues.

Finding these problems early in a CCTV survey means you can prepare for fixes, prevent emergencies, and ensure your project stays on schedule. Preemptive inspections save you money, time, and unnecessary distress later on.

To make the most from your CCTV drainage survey, a little pre-planning works wonders. Taking the necessary steps beforehand will see the survey conducted smoothly and give the most beneficial information for your project.

• Clear your site – Ensure all access points, inspection chambers, and manholes are free from obstruction and safe to access. This enables our technicians to work quickly and avoid delays during the survey.
• Schedule intelligently – Schedule the survey with your project milestones to keep disruptions to ongoing work to a minimum. Carrying out the survey at the appropriate time means any problems can be rectified without bringing progress to a standstill.
• Decide on data use – Consider how you’ll apply the results. Will the findings guide maintenance schedules, support design decisions, or satisfy compliance requirements? Knowing this in advance helps us tailor the report to your needs.

Early planning minimizes risks, avoids expensive surprises, and maintains your project on schedule throughout.