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Drain Inspection Services
A focused camera inspection diagnoses smells, slow drainage, damp or recurring blockages. It then tells you exactly what is going on.
What is a drain inspection?
A drain inspection is a focused camera check of a drainage system to diagnose a specific problem — a smell, a slow or blocked drain, damp, or a fault that keeps coming back. Because the camera sees inside the pipes, it pinpoints the cause quickly and without any excavation.
Drains rarely announce their faults, yet a persistent smell, water backing up, damp or a returning blockage all point to the same thing. A drain inspection uses camera equipment to see inside the pipes and pinpoint exactly what is going wrong.
Unlike a guess-and-dig approach, an inspection gives you a definitive answer and a documented record. As a result, any work that follows is the right work, done once.
When you need a drain inspection
- A drain or gully that is slow, gurgling or backing up
- Persistent foul or sewage smells inside or outside
- Damp patches, or a blockage that keeps returning
- You want a quick diagnosis before committing to repairs
Why it matters
Pinpoint diagnosis
The camera finds the precise location and nature of the fault, so we treat the cause rather than the symptoms. As a result, you avoid repeat visits for the same problem.
Fast turnaround
Because an inspection is quick, we usually explain the findings on the same day. You therefore get a clear answer without a long wait.
Avoid unnecessary work
First we confirm whether the problem is minor maintenance or something structural. Consequently, you spend money on the right repair instead of a guess.
What's included
- A targeted camera check of the relevant pipe runs and chambers
- On-the-day explanation of what is causing the problem
- Footage where it is useful for evidence or a quote
- Clear recommended next steps — and a quote if a repair is needed
How it works
- 01
Discuss the symptoms
First, we talk through what you are experiencing — a smell, backing up, damp or noise. Because those clues narrow things down, we can target the inspection precisely.
- 02
Camera check
Next, we send a drainage camera through the relevant pipe runs and access chambers. Meanwhile, our surveyor watches the live feed and flags anything unusual.
- 03
Findings & next steps
Finally, you get a clear explanation of the cause, plus footage where it helps. If a repair is needed, we quote it there and then.
How much does a drain inspection cost?
The cost of a focused drain inspection depends on how accessible the drains are and how much of the system needs checking. If you need a full coded report for a sale or insurer, a CCTV drain survey is usually the better option. Either way, send us the details and we will give you a clear, fixed-price quote.
What affects the price
- How accessible the drains and chambers are
- How much of the system needs to be checked
- Whether clearing is needed before the camera can pass
- Whether you need a full written, coded report
Because we quote every job on its specifics, send us the details and we will give you a firm, no-obligation, fixed-price figure. Get a free, no-obligation quote →
Drain Inspection — your questions answered
How much does a drain inspection cost?
It depends on how accessible the drains are and how much of the system needs checking. If you need a full WRc/MSCC-coded report for a sale, lender or insurer, a CCTV drain survey is usually the better choice. Send us your postcode and we will give you a fixed-price quote.
What is the difference between an inspection and a full CCTV survey?
An inspection is a focused check to diagnose one specific problem. A full CCTV survey, by contrast, is a comprehensive coded condition report of the whole system that insurers, solicitors and lenders accept.
Can you tell me why my drains keep blocking?
Yes. A camera inspection commonly reveals root ingress, a partial collapse, scale build-up or a pipe fault, and because it shows the exact cause, we can recommend a repair that actually stops the blockages.
How quickly can you inspect my drains?
Most inspections are arranged quickly and completed in a single visit, and we explain the findings on the day. Send us your postcode, and we will confirm the earliest appointment.
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Get a drain inspection quote
Tell us what you need and where you are, and we will come back with a clear price and the earliest available appointment. Because we quote every job individually, you only pay for the work your drains actually need.