Commercial CCTV Drain Surveys & Diagnostics
Actionable MSCC5 WinCan reports for facilities, construction and property teams. Same-day attendance across the North, 24/7.
Commercial drain surveys.
When to choose this service
Book a commercial CCTV drain survey if you have repeat blockages, odours, flooding or trade effluent issues affecting operations; you suspect root ingress, cracks, displaced joints or a collapse; or you need evidence for pre-purchase due diligence, build-over/build-near, pre-adoption (Section 104) or insurance claims. Surveys also map unknown laterals on estates and verify asset condition before handover.
We cover foul, surface water and trade effluent systems, including culverts, manholes, pump chambers, attenuation tanks, interceptors and grease management. Pre-cleaning is included so defects are visible and results are reliable.
Why Drain Alert
We deploy push-rod cameras for smaller lines and pan/tilt/zoom crawler systems for larger sewers (single run up to ~250m). Where required we add dye or smoke testing, sonde locating and GPS mapping. Jet-vac support ensures the line is clean for inspection.
Deliverables include HD video, a WinCan report coded to MSCC5, defect grading, manhole schedules and an annotated plan. You’ll also receive clear, prioritised recommendations with a free, fixed quote for any repairs (patch lining, CIPP relining or excavation) and post-repair verification if needed. CAD/GIS exports and asset registers available on request.
Need immediate clearance or repairs too? See our drain unblocking and drain relining & repairs.
How we survey drains
A proven process for commercial CCTV drain surveys across the North of England, with most investigations completed on the first visit.
Prepare & clean
Inspect & code
Locate & map
Report & recommend
Safety & compliance for commercial CCTV drain surveys
We’re fully insured and accredited by Constructionline, CHAS, UKSTT and SafeContractor. For commercial CCTV surveys this means we provide site-specific RAMS, manage confined-space entries and Chapter 8 traffic management where required, and deliver MSCC5-coded WinCan reports with secure data handling. We work to your site procedures and provide duty-of-care documentation for any waste generated during pre-cleaning.
Where we survey drains.
Same-day coverage across the North West, Yorkshire & the North East.
Typical projects include pre-purchase and vendor surveys, build-over/build-near assessments, pre-/post-repair verification, pre-adoption and handover surveys, flood/ingress investigations and pollution tracing for retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, logistics and manufacturing sites.
We also attend projects further afield by arrangement. Need availability today? Call 0800 616 222 or request a visit.
Commercial CCTV drain surveys in your area
Same-day appointments across the North West, Yorkshire and the North East. We regularly complete commercial CCTV drain surveys for facilities teams, contractors and property managers in the cities and towns below (and everywhere in between).
Manchester
Fast diagnostics for offices, hospitality venues, stadia and mixed-use sites across Greater Manchester. MSCC5 WinCan reporting for insurance, due diligence and build-over applications.
Liverpool
Serving Liverpool, Wirral and Merseyside. Jet-clean, inspect and code defects, then provide clear repair options with fixed quotes and out-of-hours availability.
Leeds
From campuses to retail parks, we deliver HD video, manhole schedules and annotated plans for planned works, compliance and handover in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Sheffield
Root ingress, displaced joints or collapses identified quickly with push-rod and crawler cameras. Post-repair verification and GIS exports available on request.
Newcastle
Coverage across Tyneside for commercial and public-sector estates. Chapter 8 traffic management and confined-space teams arranged where required.
York
Sympathetic surveying in heritage and conservation areas, with accurate sonde tracing and dye tests to map unknown routes and verify connectivity.
Bradford
Reliable diagnostics for mills, warehouses and HMOs. WinCan MSCC5 reports with CAD/GIS data and prioritised, actionable recommendations.
Hull
Industrial, retail and residential portfolios including interceptors, attenuation and pump systems. Clear remediation plans aligned to operational risk.
Preston
Pre-purchase and pre-adoption (S104) inspections across Central Lancashire, with fixed pricing available on request.
Sunderland & Durham
Rapid attendance for repeat blockages, flooding and pipe failure. Full deliverables: HD video, MSCC5 report, manhole cards and an annotated plan.
Need availability today? Call 0800 616 222 or request a visit.
Who trusts us for CCTV surveys
From NHS Trusts and universities to retail parks, stadia and national brands, organisations choose Drain Alert for professional diagnostics and actionable reports with minimal disruption.
Commercial drain survey FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most. If you don’t see yours, call 0800 616 222.
