CCTV Drain Survey Northampton
Recurring blockage or a smell you cannot trace? A camera shows what is inside the drain, while the ground stays intact.
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A CCTV drain survey feeds a camera through your drains to find the fault. It shows cracks, roots, blockages and collapses without digging. Send a request and say why you want one, since the reason shapes the survey.
What a CCTV drain survey shows
A camera on a flexible rod goes into the drain through a manhole or inspection chamber. It records the pipe while it moves along. The footage shows cracks, roots, displaced joints, build-up and collapses.
UK surveys commonly code defects to the WRc Manual of Sewer Condition Classification (MSCC5). A coded report is easier for a surveyor or solicitor to read, because everyone reads the codes the same way. Our guide to CCTV drain surveys explains the terms.
Surveys help with blockages that keep returning, damp with no clear cause and drain smells. They also help before a purchase, since hidden faults can cost a lot. See our pre-purchase drain survey page.
Who owns the fault
A survey can show whether a fault sits on your private drain or beyond it. A drain serving only your home is normally yours, says Citizens Advice, while lateral drains outside your boundary and public sewers belong to the water company.
Many private sewers moved to water companies on 1 October 2011. Some sewers are still private, so check with your sewerage company before you pay for a repair. Our guide explains who is responsible for a blocked drain.
What a drain survey costs
KIKK Civil Engineering gives £150 to £350 for a domestic survey. MyJobQuote shows £90 to £500 overall, with an average near £250. These are guides, not our prices, although they show the usual range.
The price depends on the number of drain runs and how easy they are to reach. Send a request for an exact quote, since each home differs.
Where we cover
We cover Northampton and towns within 30 miles. Local pages cover drain help in Northampton, plumbers in Kettering and plumbers in Wellingborough, while you can also see plumbers in Daventry and our full list of areas.
If the camera finds a blockage, see blocked drain clearing. A survey also suits landlords, since rented homes have their own duties, so see commercial plumbing too.
What the Camera Can Find
| Finding | What it can mean | What often happens next |
|---|---|---|
| Roots in the joints | Water is seeping out through a weak joint and roots are following it in. | Cutting the roots, then repairing or lining the joint. |
| Cracked or displaced pipe | Age or ground movement has damaged the pipe. | A patch repair or replacing a section. |
| Fat, scale or silt | Build-up narrows the pipe and slows the flow. | Jetting or cleaning, plus advice on prevention. |
| Collapse | The pipe has failed and may block fully. | Digging out or relining the pipe. |
| Wrong connection | Foul and surface water have joined in the wrong place. | Reworking the connection. |
What This Service Covers
- Camera inspection of every accessible drain run
- A written summary of what the camera found
- Advice on which defects need action first
- Guidance on private drain versus water company sewer
- Help planning a repair once the fault is known
- A price on request before the survey
How It Works
Send a request
Say why you want a survey and where the access points are, since it affects the survey. Mention any recurring blockage.
Your request is passed on
Your request goes to an engineer, who can get back to you with next steps. Ask what report and footage you will receive, since formats differ.
Camera survey
The engineer feeds the camera through the drain while it records. The footage shows the condition of each run.
Review the findings
Ask for the findings and your repair options in writing. Use them to plan the next step, since the camera shows exactly where the fault sits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need a CCTV drain survey?
What is MSCC5?
What can a survey find?
Is the fault my drain or the water company's?
How much does a CCTV drain survey cost?
What happens after a defect is found?
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