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CCTV Drain Surveys in Southwark

CCTV Drain Surveys across Southwark for homes and businesses. Request a quote online, since it is the quickest way to start.

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CCTV Drain Surveys in Southwark

We carry out CCTV drain surveys in Southwark for fault diagnosis, pre-purchase checks and pre-repair assessments. An HD camera travels through the drain, so you see the pipe and its defects instead of guessing. Where several homes share a drain, a survey also shows where your own pipe ends. It shows where the shared section begins too.

How cctv drain surveys works in Southwark

1

Book Your Survey

Contact us to arrange a convenient time. We bring survey equipment to your Southwark property, and we still work around your plans.

2

Camera Insertion

We open the drain through a manhole or inspection chamber. Then we feed a waterproof camera along the whole drain run, while we watch the monitor.

3

Live Inspection

The camera sends live footage to a monitor while we move through the drain. As a result, we can spot root ingress, displaced joints, cracks and blockages as they appear.

4

Written Report

You receive a written report with footage and still images. It records each defect and sets out repair options. As a result, you know what to do next.

Common cctv drain surveys problems in Southwark

  • ✓ Pre-purchase checks on terraces and flats in Peckham, Camberwell and Bermondsey, where the drain cannot be seen from the surface
  • ✓ Repeat blockages where rodding gives only short relief and roots or displaced joints may be the cause
  • ✓ Working out where your responsibility ends, since Thames Water has been responsible for private sewers and lateral drains since 1 October 2011
  • ✓ Properties near Burgess Park or Peckham Rye Park, where roots in the drain are worth ruling out
  • ✓ Footage and a written record of drain condition to support an insurance claim

Our approach in Southwark

We open the drain at the nearest manhole, inspection chamber or rodding eye. Then we pass a waterproof HD camera along the run and record as we go. While we work, we note cracks, displaced joints, roots and debris by location. You then receive a written report with footage, still images and repairs in order of priority.

Local tip: If your drain only misbehaves in certain conditions, such as after heavy rain, mention that when you request a quote online. A survey shows the condition of the pipe, while the timing helps separate a defect in your own drain from a problem elsewhere.

Why choose us for cctv drain surveys in Southwark

  • ✓ HD camera surveys with written reports that solicitors, lenders and insurers can use
  • ✓ Engineers who understand Victorian drainage and the defects common in London clay pipes
  • ✓ Written reports with footage and repair recommendations after the survey
  • ✓ Reports you can share with Thames Water if a responsibility boundary is in question

CCTV Drain Surveys in Southwark — FAQs

How much does a CCTV drain survey cost in Southwark?

The cost depends on the size of the property and how complex the drains are. Larger or older drainage networks usually take longer to survey than small, modern ones. Request a quote online, because we can then talk you through the options.

Do I need a CCTV drain survey before buying a property in Southwark?

We recommend a pre-purchase drain survey, especially for older buildings. Hidden drain defects can be costly to repair, yet a standard homebuyer survey does not usually cover them.

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