When you can't see the problem, a CCTV drain survey shows exactly what's going on underground. We feed a high-resolution camera through the pipework to locate blockages, cracks, displaced joints and root ingress — then recommend the most cost-effective fix.
A CCTV drain survey is the most accurate way to find out exactly what's happening inside your drains without digging anything up. We feed a specialist waterproof camera through the pipework and record high-resolution footage of the entire run, pinpointing blockages, cracks, displaced joints, root ingress, collapses and poor connections — and showing precisely where they are underground.
Surveys are essential in a few situations: when you have a recurring blockage and need to know why, when you're buying a property and want to avoid inheriting an expensive drainage problem (a pre-purchase or 'home buyers' drain survey), or when you need evidence for an insurance claim or a build-over agreement. Whatever the reason, you receive the footage and a clear, plain-English report with our honest recommendations.
We access the drain at the nearest inspection chamber or suitable entry point.
We feed the camera through, recording the full run as we go.
We locate and measure any defects and mark their position above ground.
We provide the footage and a clear report with recommendations and fixed costs.
Here's exactly what you get when you book cctv drain surveys with NE Drain Services:
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To find the cause of recurring blockages, check drains before buying a property, or assess damage before a repair — without digging up your garden.
Yes. We provide the camera footage and a plain-English report explaining what we found and what we recommend.
Most domestic surveys take under an hour, depending on the length and condition of the drain run.
A CCTV survey carried out before you buy a property, so you know the condition of the drains before you commit. It can save you thousands in unexpected repairs.
It depends on the length of the run and how easy it is to access, but we always give a clear, fixed quote up front with no surprises.
A camera survey turns guesswork into certainty. As the camera travels through the pipe it shows exactly what’s happening underground: blockages and their cause, cracks and fractures, displaced or open joints, root ingress, collapsed sections, scale and silt build-up, rat runs, and poorly made connections from previous work. Because the camera is tracked, we can pinpoint the precise location and depth of any defect — so if a repair is needed, it can be targeted rather than digging up the whole run.
Surveys are especially valuable when buying a property. A pre-purchase (or ‘home buyers’) drain survey checks the condition of the drainage before you commit, so you don’t inherit a costly repair bill after completion. They’re also used to support insurance claims, satisfy build-over agreements before an extension, and give landlords and managing agents a clear record of drain condition across their properties.
Choosing NE Drain Services means a local, family-run team based right here in Hartlepool — not a national call-centre. You get fully insured engineers, honest advice, a fixed price agreed before we start, and a free 24/7 emergency call-out across Teesside and the wider North East. We turn up when we say we will, do the job properly, and leave your property clean and tidy.
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