CCTV drainage surveys
CCTV Drain Survey Areas We Cover
Find CCTV drain surveys in London, Kent, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol and Leeds. Choose your area for information on local drainage, sewerage companies and common reasons for an inspection.
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CCTV Drain Survey Birmingham
CCTV drain surveys in Birmingham for house purchases, pitch fibre and clay drains, wrong connections and building near Severn Trent sewers, clearly reported.
View detailsCCTV Drain Survey Bristol
CCTV drain surveys in Bristol for homebuyers, blocked drains, older clay pipes and shared drainage. Find out what a camera inspection can reveal.
View detailsCCTV Drain Survey Kent
CCTV drain surveys across Kent for house purchases, new developments heading for Southern Water adoption and rural drains running to a septic tank.
View detailsCCTV Drain Survey Leeds
CCTV drain surveys in Leeds for back-to-back and through terraces, rented houses, combined drains and Yorkshire Water sewer questions, clearly reported.
View detailsCCTV Drain Survey London
Need a CCTV drain survey in London? Camera inspections for homebuyers, extensions and recurring blockages help identify defects and shared drains.
View detailsCCTV Drain Survey Manchester
CCTV drain survey Manchester for blocked drains, rat problems, terraced homes and extensions. Understand pipe defects, shared sewers and survey findings.
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Looking for a CCTV drain survey in your area? Choose your location below to find information about drain camera inspections, local sewerage companies and drainage issues that may affect your property.
A CCTV drain survey examines accessible underground drainage using a camera. It can help identify damaged pipes, displaced joints, root ingress, blockages and other defects that are difficult to assess from the surface. The inspection can also help establish the layout and condition of drainage before a property purchase, extension or other building work.
Local sewerage arrangements matter when a drain connects to a public sewer or runs between neighbouring properties. The area pages explain the relevant sewerage company and discuss drainage features worth considering in each location.
- Local sewerage companies: Find the sewerage company serving each area and information about public and private drainage.
- Housing and drainage: Explore drainage layouts, pipe materials and issues relevant to different types of property.
- What a survey can identify: Understand how a camera inspection can help assess pipe condition, drainage routes and possible defects.
Areas we cover
- CCTV drain survey London: Thames Water sewerage, shared drainage serving terraced properties and surveys connected with proposed extensions.
- CCTV drain survey Kent: Southern Water sewerage across much of Kent, drainage adoption on newer developments and rural properties with septic tanks.
- CCTV drain survey Birmingham: Severn Trent sewerage, pitch fibre drainage in some older properties and investigations into possible drainage misconnections.
- CCTV drain survey Manchester: United Utilities sewerage, shared drains behind terraced properties and inspections where drainage defects or suspected rat access need investigating.
- CCTV drain survey Bristol: Wessex Water sewerage, drainage arrangements in converted properties and inspections for suspected root ingress.
- CCTV drain survey Leeds: Yorkshire Water sewerage, combined drainage systems and shared pipework associated with older terraced housing.
When might you need a drain camera inspection?
A CCTV drain survey can help investigate recurring blockages, slow drainage, suspected pipe damage or unexplained problems with underground drainage. The camera provides a view inside accessible pipework without relying solely on what can be seen at inspection chambers.
Surveys are also used when buying a property, planning an extension or assessing drainage before work begins. In these situations, the location of drains, their condition and any shared or public sewer connections may be important.
Whether the property is a terraced house, detached home, commercial building or converted property, the useful starting point is understanding the drainage issue and which sections need inspecting.
Public sewers and private drains
Responsibility for underground drainage depends on how the pipes serve the property and connect to the public sewerage network. A drain serving one property within its boundary is normally the property owner’s responsibility. Shared sewers and lateral drains may fall under the local sewerage company’s responsibility.
Sewerage companies keep maps of public sewers. Under section 199 of the Water Industry Act 1991, these records are available for public inspection free of charge at reasonable times. They can help when checking the position of recorded public sewer infrastructure.
For building work involving drainage, Approved Document H: drainage and waste disposal provides official guidance on drainage requirements in England.
Outside these areas
If your property is somewhere else in England or Wales, the same practical questions may apply: where the drains run, whether any sections are shared and what the inspection needs to establish.
Our guide to how a CCTV drain survey works explains the inspection process. You can also view the full list of survey services, including homebuyer, build-over, adoption and commercial drainage surveys.
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Common questions
CCTV Drain Survey Areas We Cover: common questions
How do I find out which company owns the sewer my drain joins?
The sewerage company for your area keeps records of public sewers, which are available for inspection free of charge at reasonable times. Your water supplier may be different from your sewerage company, so check which company provides sewerage services. Each area page identifies the relevant sewerage company.
Can a CCTV drain survey help before buying a property?
Yes. A CCTV drain survey can help assess the condition of accessible underground drainage before a purchase. It may identify damaged pipes, displaced joints, root ingress or other defects that are not apparent during a normal property viewing. It can also provide information about drainage routes and connections.
Does the 2011 sewer transfer apply in every area listed?
Yes. All six areas are in England, where many previously private shared sewers and lateral drains connected to the public network transferred to sewerage companies in October 2011. A drain serving only your property within its boundary normally remains private. Some drainage was excluded from the transfer, and newer pipework may have different ownership arrangements.
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