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CCTV Drain Surveys
& Inspection Services
Underground drainage problems are often completely invisible from the surface. Without clear visual inspection, guessing the root cause of persistent blockages or structural damage leads to unnecessary digging and wasted expenditure.
At BLOKD Drainage, we deliver precision CCTV drain surveys and camera inspections. Utilising advanced remote-controlled camera crawlers and high-definition push-rod systems, our team provides full structural clarity of your pipework without disturbing your property.
Whether you require a pre-purchase survey for a home mortgage, evidence for an insurance claim, or an accurate diagnosis for recurring drainage issues, we deliver comprehensive digital reports backed by transparent pricing.
When to Book a CCTV Drain Inspection
Subsurface defects worsen over time. Booking a professional camera inspection early helps pinpoint structural faults before severe pipe collapse or flooding occurs:
Unexplained Recurring Blockages
Drains that back up repeatedly despite regular high-pressure jetting or rodding.
Property Purchase Requirements
Mortgage lenders, surveyors, or insurers requesting a formal structural assessment prior to finalising a home purchase.
Pest & Rodent Ingress
Rats or vermin gaining entry into your property through fractured, dislodged, or uncapped drainage lines.
Planned Building Extensions
Requirements to map underground drainage layouts prior to constructing extensions, conservatories, or new driveways.
What Our CCTV Cameras Can Identify
Our specialised high-definition inspection equipment streams live footage directly to our engineers, identifying a wide range of subsurface issues:
Tree root penetration fracturing pipe joints and impeding flow
Structural cracks, fractures, or complete pipe wall collapses
Displaced, open, or misaligned pipe connections allowing leaks into surrounding soil
Deformed, squashed, or flattened pitch fibre pipework
Severe scale build-up, heavy fat deposits, and standing water sags (bellies)
Hidden unmapped junctions, redundant pipe runs, and buried manhole covers
The Risks of Skipping a Professional Survey
Relying on guesswork or unverified quick fixes when dealing with hidden drainage faults introduces significant long-term risks:
Buying Into Inherited Structural Defects
Purchasing a property with collapsed drains can result in thousands of pounds in unforeseen repair costs immediately after moving in.
Wasted Money on Incorrect Repairs
Excavating or relining the wrong section of pipework because the true defect was located several metres further down the line.
Rejected Property Insurance Claims
Insurers often deny claims for water damage or subsidence if you cannot supply technical proof of the initial pipe rupture.
Questions we get asked
Straight answers to the things people want to know before they ring. If yours isn’t here, the full FAQ covers a lot more.
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Get complete visibility inside your pipes.
BLOKD Drainage provides fully compliant digital CCTV reports, HD video recordings, and itemised action plans so you know exactly what is happening underground.