Drainage services in London
CCTV Drain Surveys in London
Camera drain surveys, homebuyer surveys and no-dig repairs across London and the surrounding areas — with clear, same-day reports.
Do you cover London?
Yes — CCTV Drain Experts carries out CCTV drain surveys, homebuyer surveys and no-dig drainage repairs across London and the wider Greater London area, covering the EC, WC, N, NW, E, SE, SW, W postcode areas. As a result, most customers get an appointment quickly, and we deliver the report the same day.
London's mix of Victorian sewers, period housing and dense modern development makes drainage problems both common and complex. Old clay pipes, shared drains and tree-lined streets are a recipe for root ingress, cracks and recurring blockages.
Much of London's housing stock predates modern drainage standards, with original clay and pitch-fibre pipes still in service. Mature street trees and shared party-wall drains mean root ingress and disputed responsibility are frequent issues, while basement conversions add pressure to ageing systems.
Common drainage problems in London
These are the faults we most often find in London properties. However, only a camera survey confirms exactly which of them apply to yours.
- Root ingress from mature street trees into old clay pipes
- Cracked and displaced joints in Victorian and Edwardian pipework
- Shared and party-wall drains with disputed responsibility
- Surcharging and slow drainage on combined Victorian sewers
How much is a drain survey in London?
There's no single price for a survey, repair or unblocking job in London, because every system is different — the exact cost depends on the size and accessibility of your drains and the work involved. We quote every job up front, with no obligation.
Drainage services in London
CCTV Drain Survey
A high-resolution camera inspects your drains and sewers in full colour. You then get a fully coded condition report and plain-English recommendations.
Learn more →Homebuyer Drain Survey
Buying a property? Find out the real condition of the drains before you commit. The survey and report are built for buyers and solicitors.
Learn more →Drain Inspection
A focused camera inspection diagnoses smells, slow drainage, damp or recurring blockages. It then tells you exactly what is going on.
Learn more →Drain Unblocking
Blocked drain, sink, toilet or gully? We clear it fast with jetting and rodding. Then we check on camera that it is genuinely fixed.
Learn more →Drain Repair
Cracked, leaking, displaced or damaged drains, repaired properly. We diagnose on camera and fix with no-dig methods wherever possible.
Learn more →Collapsed Drain Repair
Recurring blockages, sinkholes or sewage backing up can signal a collapsed drain. We confirm it, locate it precisely, and fix it.
Learn more →Areas near London we cover
Drain surveys in London — common questions
Do you carry out CCTV drain surveys in London?
Yes. Because we cover London and the surrounding Greater London area — including Central London, North London, South London, East London, West London and the EC, WC, N, NW, E, SE, SW, W postcode areas — you can usually book a fast appointment. Get in touch with your postcode, and we will confirm availability and arrange a survey.
How much does a CCTV drain survey cost in London?
There's no single price, because the exact cost depends on the size and access of your drains, and on whether it is a standard residential survey, a homebuyer survey or a commercial job. Send us your postcode for a clear, fixed-price quote.
Can you do a homebuyer drain survey in London before I complete?
Yes, and because timing matters, we recommend booking before exchange of contracts. That way, any defects can be reflected in the price or fixed by the seller, and we give you footage and a clear report for your solicitor.
Which areas around London do you cover?
We cover Central London, North London, South London, East London, West London and the wider Greater London area, along with nearby Bristol, Birmingham, Leicester. However, if you are just outside, send your postcode and we will confirm straight away.
How quickly can you carry out a survey in London?
Most surveys are arranged quickly and carried out in a single visit. As a result, your report is usually delivered the same day — just send your postcode, and we will confirm the earliest available appointment.
Will you need to dig up the drains?
Not to diagnose a problem, since the survey works through existing access points. And where London properties do need repairs, we use no-dig methods such as relining wherever the pipe allows.
Our coverage around London
We carry out CCTV drain surveys and drainage repairs across London and the surrounding Greater London area, including Central London, North London, South London, East London, West London.
Book a drain survey in London
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.