Recurring Blockages
Find out why a drain keeps blocking instead of repeatedly clearing the same symptom.
CCTV drain surveys
See exactly what’s happening inside your drains.
CCTV drain surveys give a clear view inside the pipework, helping identify cracks, displaced joints, root intrusion, blockages and other issues that cannot be confirmed from the surface.
Recurring blockage investigation
Drain condition checks
Domestic & commercial
Clear recommendations
Professional drain inspection
Find the cause before deciding the fix
Accurate drain investigation
Stop guessing and inspect the pipework properly.
Some drainage problems cannot be diagnosed from the surface. A CCTV camera can be fed through the drain to inspect the condition of the pipework and identify what is actually causing the issue.
This can be especially useful where a drain keeps blocking, where root intrusion is suspected, where there may be cracked, displaced or collapsed pipework, or where drainage-related vermin access needs investigating.
Once the survey is complete, we can explain what we have found in straightforward terms and recommend the most sensible next step, whether that is cleaning, root cutting, localised repair or another solution.
Vermin & rodent investigation
Tracing possible vermin entry through the drainage system.
Damaged, broken or redundant drainage can sometimes provide a route for rats and other vermin to travel through a property or site. Where there are unexplained signs of rodent activity, a CCTV drain survey can help investigate whether the drainage system is part of the problem.
By inspecting accessible pipework, we can look for defects, open joints, broken connections or disused drainage routes that may be contributing to vermin access. If we identify a likely drainage-related route, we can explain the findings and advise on appropriate next steps.
Drain mapping & full onsite survey
Build a clearer picture of the drainage layout across your property or site.
For larger properties, commercial premises, managed sites or locations with unclear drainage routes, ClenDrain can carry out a more comprehensive onsite drainage survey.
We can inspect accessible manholes and drainage runs, use CCTV where appropriate, and record the key routes and access points to help build a practical picture of how the system is laid out.
A full onsite survey is particularly useful where existing drainage drawings are missing, outdated or do
not reflect alterations that have been made over time.
Home buyer drain surveys
Check the condition of the drains before you buy.
A standard property viewing or building survey may not show what is happening underground. A home buyer drain survey gives you a closer look at the accessible drainage system before you commit to a purchase.
Using CCTV inspection, we can look for visible defects such as cracks, displaced joints, root intrusion, heavy build-up, damaged sections and signs of recurring drainage problems. This can help you understand whether there may be repair or maintenance costs to consider.
A home buyer drain survey is a drainage-focused inspection and is intended to complement,
rather than replace, a full building or structural survey.
When a CCTV survey helps
Useful for more than just a blocked drain.
Suspected Damage
Inspect for cracks, fractures, displaced joints or sections of pipework that may have failed.
Root Intrusion
Confirm whether roots have entered the drainage system and how extensive the problem appears to be.
Drain Condition Checks
Get a clearer picture of the condition of drainage pipework before deciding what work is needed.
Domestic Properties
Useful for homeowners, landlords and property managers dealing with unexplained or repeat drainage issues.
Commercial Sites
Survey larger or more complex drainage systems where accurate diagnosis and reporting are important.
Recurring drainage problem?
A CCTV survey can help show whether there is an underlying defect rather than another simple blockage.
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How a CCTV drain survey works
Inspect. Identify. Explain. Recommend.
Access the drain
We identify a suitable access point and prepare the drain for inspection.
Survey the pipework
A specialist camera is passed through the drainage system to inspect the internal condition.
Identify defects
We look for damage, roots, displaced joints, heavy build-up and other likely causes of the problem.
Recommend next steps
We explain the findings and advise on the most appropriate cleaning, repair or maintenance option.
Why choose ClenDrain
Clear answers before unnecessary work.
Accurate investigation
See what is happening inside the drain instead of relying on guesswork.
Clear communication
We explain what we find and the available options in straightforward language.
Domestic & commercial
CCTV drain surveys for homes, landlords, businesses and managed properties.
50+ years of experience
A family-run drainage business with decades of practical drainage knowledge.
CCTV drain survey FAQs
Frequently asked questions.
When should I have a CCTV drain survey?
A survey is particularly useful when a blockage keeps returning, when damage or roots are suspected, or when the cause of a drainage problem is not obvious.
Can a CCTV survey find cracked or collapsed drains?
Yes. CCTV inspection can help identify visible cracks, fractures, displaced joints, root intrusion and sections of pipework that may have collapsed.
Does the drain need clearing before a survey?
Sometimes. If the pipe is heavily blocked or full of debris, it may need clearing or cleaning first so the camera can travel through and provide a useful view.
Do you survey commercial drainage systems?
Yes. ClenDrain provides CCTV drainage investigation for both domestic and commercial customers.
Need to know what’s happening inside your drains?
Call ClenDrain on 07749 327 369 or request a CCTV drain survey through the website.