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CCTV Drain Surveys

CCTV Drain Surveys in Eastbourne & East Sussex

See exactly what's going on inside your drains. Our CCTV drain surveys find cracks, root ingress, collapses and blockages without digging, and give you a clear written report for buying a home, making an insurance claim or planning a repair.

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Homebuyer, domestic and commercial surveys

Written report with footage and recommendations

No digging needed for the survey

Covering Eastbourne, Hailsham and all of East Sussex

What It Is

What Is a CCTV Drain Survey?

A CCTV drain survey uses a waterproof camera on a flexible cable, which we feed into your drains through a manhole or access point. As it travels along the pipe, it records high-quality footage of the inside, so we can see the condition of every joint and section without digging anything up.

It's the most reliable way to find the cause of a drainage problem, or to check the condition of drains you can't otherwise see. The footage and findings are written up in a report you can keep, share with a solicitor or insurer, or use to plan any repairs.

Your report is written in plain English, so you can understand it without being a drainage expert.

When You Need One

Reasons to Book a Drain Survey in Eastbourne

Buying a Property

Standard homebuyer surveys don't look inside the drains. A CCTV survey shows whether there's hidden damage before you commit to the purchase.

Recurring Blockages

If the same drain keeps blocking, something is causing it. A survey finds the root, break or build-up behind the problem.

Insurance Claims

Footage and a written report give your insurer clear evidence of damage, such as a collapse or subsidence-related cracking.

Building Work and Extensions

Before you build over or near a drain, a survey confirms where it runs and what condition it's in.

Smells, Damp or Sinking Ground

Unexplained smells, damp patches or dips in a drive or lawn can point to a leaking or broken drain underneath.

Commercial Condition Records

For commercial sites and property portfolios, regular surveys record drain condition and help plan maintenance budgets.

What We Look For

Common Drain Defects a Survey Finds

Older clay drains, common across Eastbourne and the rest of East Sussex, are especially prone to cracking and root ingress. A survey picks up:

  • Cracks and fractures in the pipe wall
  • Tree roots growing through joints or cracks
  • Displaced or open joints between pipe sections
  • Collapsed or deformed sections of pipe
  • Fat, scale and debris building up inside the pipe
  • Sagging sections where water and waste settle
  • Damaged or poorly made connections
  • Misconnections, such as foul waste running into surface water drains

How It Works

How a CCTV Drain Survey Works

1. Book Your Survey

Tell us the address, why you need the survey and where the manholes are, if you know.

2. Access and Clean

We lift the covers and, if the drain is blocked or dirty, jet it clean so the camera gets a clear view.

3. Camera Survey

We send the camera through each drain run, recording footage and noting the position of any defects.

4. Report and Advice

You get a written report with our findings and recommendations, and we'll talk you through what it means.

Buying a Home?

Homebuyer Drain Surveys in East Sussex

Drain repairs can be expensive, and they're rarely covered by a standard homebuyer or building survey. A CCTV survey before you exchange shows whether the drains are in good condition or hiding a problem you'd inherit.

It's especially worth having for older properties, homes with large trees nearby and houses where an extension may have been built over a drain. If the survey finds damage, you can use the report to ask the seller to repair it or to renegotiate the price.

Commercial Surveys

Drain Surveys for Commercial Sites and Portfolios

For facilities managers, landlords, developers and contractors, we survey drains on commercial premises, development sites and across property portfolios. Surveys can be carried out before a purchase or lease, before and after construction work, or as part of a planned maintenance programme, and we work around your site's opening hours and access arrangements.

After the Survey

If the Survey Finds a Problem

There's no obligation to use us for any repairs. If the survey does find damage, we'll explain the options, from no-dig drain relining to excavation and replacement, and give you a clear quote for whichever suits the problem best.

Areas We Cover

CCTV Drain Surveys Across Eastbourne and East Sussex

We carry out drain surveys from our base in Hailsham across Eastbourne, Polegate, Bexhill-on-Sea, Hastings, Lewes, Seaford, Uckfield, Heathfield and the surrounding villages.

See all the areas we cover, or get in touch to book a survey.

Related Services

Services Linked to Drain Surveys

Drain Repair & Relining

Fix cracks, roots and leaking joints found in your survey, without digging.

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Excavation & Drain Replacement

Replace collapsed or badly damaged sections when relining isn't possible.

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Emergency Plumbing & Drainage

Blocked drain right now? We can clear it first and survey it after.

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Book a CCTV Drain Survey

Tell us the address and why you need the survey, and we'll come back to you with a quote and available dates.

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