CCTV Drain Survey London
An HD camera can show what is inside your drains, from cracks to roots and blockages. Ask for a WRC-standard report. Solicitors and lenders may ask for it.
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London Drain Survey Services
The range runs from homebuyer surveys to commercial drain mapping. We cover every type of drain inspection across Greater London. Each one starts with a free quote request, so it costs nothing to ask.
CCTV Drain Survey London
A full HD camera inspection of your London drains. Ask for a WRC-standard condition report that grades each defect and lists repairs.
Learn more about CCTV Drain Survey London →Drain Inspection London
A targeted camera inspection of one drain section. The camera can go straight to a known problem, so you may see the cause.
Learn more about Drain Inspection London →Homebuyer Drain Survey London
A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey for London property buyers. You can share a WRC-standard report with your solicitor or lender before you exchange.
Learn more about Homebuyer Drain Survey London →Drain Survey Reports London
Ask for a WRC-standard drain survey report with HD footage, grades and repair advice. You can share it with your solicitor, lender or insurer.
Learn more about Drain Survey Reports London →Drain Mapping and Tracing London
Find and trace underground pipe routes before you dig. This helps London extension, basement and renovation projects, because it can show where the drains run.
Learn more about Drain Mapping and Tracing London →Recurring Blockage Investigation London
A CCTV investigation for drains that keep blocking. It can look for the structural cause in London properties, because clearing alone may not fix it.
Learn more about Recurring Blockage Investigation London →Commercial Drain Survey London
CCTV drain surveys for London businesses, landlords and developers. A WRC-standard report can give a clear record, while you can ask about plans for several sites.
Learn more about Commercial Drain Survey London →What CCTV Drain Surveys Find
London's drains can fail in set ways. These are common problems to look for in Greater London homes. A survey can show them early, because the camera can see inside the pipe.
London Clay Displacement
London clay shrinks in dry summers and swells when it is wet. That movement can shift pipes and split joints. Older homes on clay soil may be more at risk, so a survey is worth having.
Root Ingress from Protected Trees
Some London streets have trees under Tree Preservation Orders. Roots from these trees can grow into drains. A Tree Preservation Order means you may need council consent before removing or heavily pruning the tree. The drain repair may then need to work around the roots. Ask for a report that shows how far the roots reach and suggests the right fix.
Bazalgette-Era Brick Sewer Failures
Joseph Bazalgette designed London's Victorian sewers in the 1800s. Brick chambers and egg-shaped sewers wear with age. As a result, a CCTV survey can show wear, water getting in, and collapse risk.
Basement Conversion Conflicts
Basement conversions are common in inner London. A lower floor can clash with existing drain runs and shared drains. A survey can show these clashes before the digging starts, so you avoid costly surprises.
London's drainage needs a London specialist
London has Victorian brick sewers, clay soil and shared drains. A CCTV survey can show what is under your property. Request a free quote to find out more.
Four Reasons London Clients Book a Survey
Buying a London Property
Drain repairs can be a big cost for a buyer. A CCTV survey before exchange can show the state of the drains before you commit. As a result, your solicitor may have a report to use if you want to renegotiate.
Recurring Blockages
Repeat blockages can be more than a simple clearance job. They may point to roots, a collapsed pipe or another defect in the run. However, a targeted CCTV check can help find the cause, rather than treating the symptoms.
Before a Basement Conversion
Any basement project needs a clear view of the drains below. A survey can map drain depths and routes. Your architect and structural engineer can then design around them, because they know where the drains run.
Planning a Loft or Extension
Building control may ask about drainage before a loft or extension. A WRC-standard report can help with this. It can also give your contractor a clear starting point, since it can show the pipe routes.
Reports Solicitors and Surveyors Can Use
Ask for a WRC-standard condition report, since it uses the WRc MSCC5 coding system. Solicitors, lenders and chartered surveyors may ask for this format. A full report can include HD footage, pipe grades, defect photos and clear repair advice.
Has your solicitor or surveyor suggested a drain survey? Ask for a report you can share. A CON29DW search covers public sewer records, while a CCTV survey can look at the private pipes.
Because report times depend on the engineer, ask when yours will be ready. If you are close to exchange, say so when you request a quote.
- Ask for HD footage with timestamped defect markers
- Ask for WRc MSCC5 pipe condition grading
- Ask for written repair recommendations with cost guidance
- Ask for a drainage schematic and manhole positions
- Ask for Thames Water boundary notes where the survey shows them
A full survey can cover every accessible drain run, while a targeted check covers one section. Read about our full CCTV drain survey service →
CCTV Drain Surveys Across Greater London
CCTV drain surveys are available across all London boroughs. Ask for a WRC-standard report wherever your property is. Pick your area below to read more, or ask us about any other.
Westminster
SW1, W1, WC2Camden
NW1, NW3, NW5, WC1Islington
N1, N7, EC1Southwark
SE1, SE5, SE15, SE17, SE22Lambeth
SW2, SW4, SW8, SW9, SE11Wandsworth
SW11, SW15, SW17, SW18Ealing
W5, W7, W13, UB6Barnet
N2, N3, N12, N20, EN4, EN5, NW7Kensington & Chelsea
SW3, SW5, SW7, SW10, W8, W10, W11, W14Hammersmith & Fulham
W6, W12, W14, SW6Brixton
SW2, SW9Clapham
SW4, SW11See all London areas we cover. Don't see yours? Contact us, since we cover all of Greater London. Tell us your postcode and we will pass your request on.
London Drainage Advice
These guides cover CCTV drain surveys and London drainage. They also explain what to expect from your report. Read one first if you are new to drain surveys.
Basement Conversion Drain Survey London
A drain survey before a London basement conversion can map existing drainage and show clashes with your plans. It can also support Building Control, which may ask for drain details in the submission.
Read guide →CCTV Drain Survey Cost London 2026
CCTV drain survey costs in 2026: about £150-£350 for a survey with a written report and £200-£400 for a homebuyer survey, per UK price guides. See what changes the price, since access and pipe length both matter.
Read guide →What's in a CCTV Drain Survey Report? WRc and MSCC5 Explained
A CCTV drain survey report can list each defect with a code, a grade and a location. Learn how MSCC5 grades 1 to 5 work, since the grade shows how serious each defect is.
Read guide →CCTV Drain Survey London — FAQ
These are common questions about CCTV drain surveys in London. Each answer is short and plain. If yours is not here, ask when you request a quote.
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We cover CCTV drain surveys across Greater London. Ask for a report to the WRC standard, since solicitors may ask for it. Ask for a written quote before any work starts.