Last updated: May 2025
CCTV Drain Survey Northampton — WRc/MSCC5 Report, PDF + Drain Map
A high-definition camera survey of your drains, written up as a WRc MSCC5-graded PDF report with a drain location map — so you know exactly what's down there and where.
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A CCTV drain survey in Northampton feeds a high-definition camera through your drains from the nearest access point, grades every defect to the WRc MSCC5 standard, and delivers a written PDF report, a drain location map, and the video recording. It's used for recurring blockages, suspected collapses, build-over checks, and property purchases. Across Northampton and Northamptonshire, Anglian Water is the statutory sewerage undertaker, so the survey also shows whether a fault sits on your private drain or on a shared public sewer. Request a fast fixed-price quote online.
About This Service
A CCTV drain survey is the only way to see what's actually happening inside your drains without digging. We feed a high-definition camera through the pipework from the nearest manhole, inspection chamber, or rodding eye, and grade every defect we find to the WRc MSCC5 standard used across the UK drainage industry. You get a written PDF report, a drain location map showing the position and depth of each run, and the full video recording. In Northampton and across Northamptonshire (NN1–NN7), Anglian Water is the statutory sewerage undertaker responsible for the public sewers — which is why a survey also matters for build-over agreements when you extend, and for spotting misconnections where foul and surface water have been wrongly joined. Knowing whether a fault sits on your private drain or on an Anglian Water shared sewer is what decides who pays for the repair. Request a fast fixed-price quote online.
What's Included
- HD colour camera survey of every accessible drain run, recorded from start to finish
- Written condition report with each defect graded to the WRc MSCC5 standard
- PDF report plus a drain location map showing the depth and distance of each run from the access point
- Digital video recording supplied with the report for your records or your solicitor
- Clear guidance on whether a fault sits on your private drain or an Anglian Water shared sewer
- Reports suitable for insurance claims, conveyancing, and planned maintenance records
MSCC5 Defect Grading — What the Grades Mean
| Grade | Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Good | No action needed — routine drain, no defects of note. |
| 2 | Fair | Minor wear (light scale, small deposits). Monitor, no urgent action. |
| 3 | Poor | Defect present (root intrusion, joint displacement). Repair recommended within a reasonable timeframe. |
| 4 | Bad | Significant structural or service defect. Repair recommended soon to avoid worsening. |
| 5 | Very Bad / Collapsed | Structural failure or collapse. Requires prompt attention. |
How It Works
Book a survey
We agree a date and access requirements online. For properties for sale, we work to solicitor and surveyor timescales.
Insert and inspect
The camera is fed through the drain from the nearest accessible point — manhole, inspection chamber, or rodding eye.
Grade and record
Every defect is graded to the WRc MSCC5 standard and logged with its distance from the access point and depth below ground. Video is recorded throughout.
PDF report and drain map
You receive a written condition report, a drain location map, and the video recording, with recommended remedial works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would I need a CCTV drain survey?
What is MSCC5 and why does it matter?
What defects can CCTV detect?
Do I get a drain map as well as the report?
Is the blockage in my drain or Anglian Water's sewer?
How long does a drain survey take?
What happens after a defect is found?
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Pre-Purchase CCTV Survey
Buying a home is the one time you can inspect the drains before they become your problem — and the one time a defect can still be someone else's cost to put right. A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey feeds a high-definition camera through the drains of the property you're buying, grades every defect to the WRc MSCC5 standard, and gives you a written report, a drain location map, and the full video recording. Older Northampton housing stock in the central NN1–NN3 postcodes often runs on original clay drainage that's prone to root ingress and joint movement in the clay-heavy ground common in the Nene valley, and any extension built over or near a public sewer needs a build-over agreement with Anglian Water, the area's statutory sewerage undertaker. A survey surfaces all of it before you're committed. If it finds a problem, drainage defects are a legitimate reason to renegotiate the price or ask the seller to put it right before exchange. Request a fast fixed-price quote online.
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