Drainage CCTV Survey & Report
Cura Surveys provides professional drainage CCTV survey and reporting services for residential, commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, infrastructure and development projects.
A CCTV drainage survey allows underground drainage runs, manholes, pipes and defects to be inspected using specialist camera equipment. The survey helps identify the condition, layout, connectivity and potential issues within the drainage system without the need for unnecessary excavation.
Our drainage CCTV surveys can be provided as a standalone service or combined with topographical surveys, underground utility surveys, PAS128 surveys, measured building surveys, laser scanning and engineering surveys to provide a complete site survey package.
What is a Drainage CCTV Survey?
A drainage CCTV survey is a non-intrusive inspection of underground drainage pipes using a specialist camera system.
The camera is inserted into the drainage network through accessible manholes, inspection chambers, rodding eyes or other suitable access points. It records video footage of the inside of the pipework and allows defects, blockages, connections and pipe routes to be reviewed.
A CCTV drainage survey can help identify:
- Pipe condition
- Cracks and fractures
- Collapsed or deformed pipes
- Root ingress
- Blockages and debris
- Displaced joints
- Open joints
- Water levels and standing water
- Silt build-up
- Pipe material and diameter
- Pipe direction and connectivity
- Manhole and chamber condition
- Evidence of previous repairs
- Potential drainage defects requiring attention
The findings are then presented in a clear report with survey footage, still images, observations and recommendations where required.
Why is a CCTV Drainage Survey Important?
Underground drainage systems are often hidden, complex and poorly recorded. Existing drainage plans may be incomplete, outdated or inaccurate.
A CCTV drainage survey helps reduce uncertainty by providing a visual record of the below-ground drainage system.
It is useful before:
- Construction works
- Extensions and refurbishments
- Site redevelopment
- Drainage design
- Excavation or groundworks
- Property purchase
- Building condition assessment
- Insurance claims
- Drainage repair works
- Planning and due diligence
- Connection or diversion works
By understanding the drainage condition and layout early, clients can reduce the risk of unexpected problems, delays and additional costs during the project.
Why Choose Cura Surveys?
Cura Surveys is an RICS-regulated professional survey company with extensive experience in measured surveys, topographical surveys, utility surveys and construction-related site investigation.
We understand that drainage information is often required as part of a wider design or development process. Our CCTV drainage surveys can be coordinated with other survey data to provide a more complete understanding of the site.
Clients choose Cura Surveys because we provide:
- Professional CCTV drainage survey and reporting services
- Clear drainage condition reports
- Drainage layout information and connectivity observations
- CCTV footage and still images where required
- Experienced surveyors and drainage survey teams
- Integration with topographical and utility survey drawings
- Practical understanding of construction, redevelopment and design requirements
- Suitable survey information for architects, engineers, contractors and developers
- Flexible service for both small and large sites
- Clear communication from enquiry to delivery
- RICS-regulated professional standards
We provide drainage survey information that is clear, practical and useful for real project decisions.
Why Our Drainage CCTV Surveys Are the Best
At Cura Surveys, we do more than simply record pipe footage.
We understand how drainage information is used by engineers, architects, developers, contractors, property owners and project teams. Our aim is to provide a clear report that helps the client understand the drainage system and identify any visible issues that may affect the project.
Where required, our CCTV drainage survey can be combined with:
- Topographical survey
- PAS128 underground utility survey
- Manhole and inspection chamber survey
- Drainage connectivity survey
- Measured building survey
- Laser scanning
- Engineering survey
- CAD drainage layout drawings
This combined approach is especially useful for redevelopment sites, large properties, commercial buildings, schools, estates, highways, car parks and infrastructure projects where drainage information needs to be coordinated with other site data.
Common Drainage Defects We Can Identify
A CCTV drainage survey can help identify visible defects such as:
- Cracked pipes
- Fractured pipes
- Broken pipes
- Collapsed sections
- Deformation
- Displaced joints
- Open joints
- Root ingress
- Blockages
- Silt and debris
- Fat, grease or scale build-up
- Standing water
- Poor falls or backfall indicators
- Infiltration
- Exfiltration indicators
- Misconnections
- Vermin evidence
- Damaged chambers
- Poor previous repairs
- Obstructions within the pipe
The level of detail depends on access, pipe condition, visibility, water levels and the scope of the survey.
Call us on 0203 488 5858 or email info@curasurveys.co.uk with your project details. We’ll provide a clear no-obligation quote (with no hidden costs) and feasible timescales.