CCTV Drain Surveys & Diagnostics
MSCC5 WinCan reports, HD video & a clear fix plan. Same-day across the North, 24/7.
CCTV drain surveys.
When to choose this service
Book a CCTV drain survey if you have recurring blockages, odours, flooding or signs of subsidence; you suspect root ingress, cracks or a collapse; or you need evidence for homebuyer/pre-purchase, build-over/build-near, pre-adoption (S104) or insurance purposes. Surveys also map unknown or altered pipework on sites and estates.
We cover foul, surface and trade effluent systems plus culverts, manholes, pump chambers and interceptors. Pre-cleaning is included so defects are visible and results are reliable.
Why Drain Alert
We use push-rod cameras for smaller lines and pan/tilt/zoom crawler systems for larger sewers (single run up to ~250m). Where helpful, we add dye or smoke testing, sonde locating and mapping. Jet-vac support ensures the line is clean for inspection.
You’ll receive HD video, a WinCan report coded to MSCC5 (or your specification), defect grading, a manhole schedule and an annotated plan. We include clear recommendations with a free, fixed quote for any repairs (patch liners, CIPP relining or excavation) and can provide post-repair verification.
Need immediate clearance or repairs too? See our drain unblocking and drain relining & repairs.
How we survey drains
A proven process for 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 CCTV drain surveys
We’re fully insured and accredited by Constructionline, CHAS, UKSTT and SafeContractor. For CCTV surveys this means we provide RAMS, manage confined-space entries and 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.
Common projects include homebuyer CCTV surveys, build-over/build-near assessments, pre-/post-repair verification, pre-adoption and handover surveys, flood/ingress investigations and pollution tracing.
We also attend projects further afield by arrangement when needed. Need availability today? Call 0800 616 222 or request a visit.
Same-day appointments across the North West, Yorkshire and the North East. We regularly complete CCTV drain surveys for homebuyers, landlords, facilities teams and contractors in the cities and towns below (and everywhere in between).
CCTV drain surveys in your area
Same-day appointments across the North West, Yorkshire and the North East. We regularly complete CCTV drain surveys for homebuyers, landlords, facilities teams and contractors in the cities and towns below (and everywhere in between).
Manchester
We carry out CCTV drain surveys in Manchester and across Greater Manchester. Fast diagnostics for terraces, semis, apartments and commercial premises. MSCC5 WinCan reporting for insurance and build-over applications.
Liverpool
Serving Liverpool, Wirral and Merseyside: we jet-clean, inspect and code defects, then provide clear repair options with fixed quotes.
Leeds
From student lets to retail parks, we deliver HD video, manhole schedules and annotated plans for planned works and compliance in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
Sheffield
Root ingress, displaced joints or collapses identified quickly with push-rod and crawler cameras. Post-repair verification available on request.
Newcastle
Coverage across Tyneside for domestic and commercial sites. 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.
Bradford
Reliable diagnostics for mills, warehouses and HMOs. MSCC5 WinCan reports with CAD/GIS data exports available.
Hull
Industrial, retail and residential surveys including interceptors and attenuation systems. Clear, actionable recommendations.
Preston
Homebuyer CCTV drain surveys and pre-adoption (S104) inspections across Central Lancashire, with fixed pricing 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.
CCTV drain survey FAQs
Quick answers to the questions we’re asked most. If you don’t see yours, call 0800 616 222.
