CCTV Drain Surveys in Stockport & Manchester
See inside your drains before you spend money on them. Clear fixed prices for homes, honest advice on what the footage shows, and no pressure to book repairs.
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The Drain Unblocking Company carries out CCTV drain surveys for homeowners, landlords, homebuyers, insurers and commercial properties across Stockport, Cheadle, Bramhall, Manchester and the surrounding areas.
We send a specialist drainage camera through the pipework to check its condition from the inside. That lets us find blockages, cracks, root ingress, displaced joints and collapsed sections without digging anything up.
When Is a CCTV Drain Survey Worth It?
- Blocked drains that keep coming back
- Bad smells or slow drainage
- Suspected cracked or collapsed drains
- Tree roots near the drain run
- Buying a house, especially an older one
- Insurance-related drainage investigations
- Landlord and property management checks
- Before patch repairs, excavation or building work
Buying a house? Read why you should get a drain survey first, or see six good reasons to get a drain survey.
What a CCTV Survey Shows
Our surveys pick up a wide range of defects: cracks, displaced and open joints, root ingress, scale build-up, collapsed sections, poor previous repairs and general wear inside the pipework.
We'll then tell you honestly what it means. That might be simple maintenance, a no-dig patch repair for a single defect, or excavation where a pipe has collapsed. We offer patch repairs only, not full relining. If your drains only need cleaning, we'll say so.
If the drain is blocked when we arrive, it may need unblocking first so the camera can see the whole run. Read more in what is a CCTV drain survey?.
From a recent job: this is the sort of defect we can only see with a camera.
CCTV Drain Survey Prices
Fixed prices for domestic surveys, all plus VAT. Tell us what's prompting the survey and we'll point you to the right one.
| Domestic survey | Price |
|---|---|
| Look-see survey A camera look at your drains, with us talking you through what we see. No written report. | £150 + VAT |
| Single-line survey with report For answers about one particular drain, with a written report. | £220 + VAT |
| Home buyer or seller survey, up to 2 bedrooms The accessible drain runs, with footage and a written report. | £320 + VAT |
| Home buyer or seller survey, 3 to 5 bedrooms The accessible drain runs, with footage and a written report. | £360 + VAT |
| Bigger properties | Quote on request |
| Drain mapping (add-on) A plan of how your drains run. Usually only needed for extensions and building work. | £80 + VAT extra |
Commercial surveys are quoted separately, and commercial work starts from £220 + VAT. Having a drain unblocked? The free camera check comes with every unblock where applicable, and a written CCTV report done at the time of the unblock is £80 + VAT. Need to find where a drain runs? Drain tracing is from £250 + VAT, including mapping. Already have footage from another company? We'll give you a free second opinion on it. See our pricing and terms.
What's Included
- Internal inspection of the accessible drainage lines
- Identification of visible drainage defects
- Footage and findings from the inspection
- Honest advice on repair options and next steps
Drain mapping shows how the drains run across the property and where chambers, junctions and problem areas are. It can be added to a survey for £80 + VAT, and it's usually only needed before extensions, landscaping, a new driveway or excavation work. For building near drains, see the government's Approved Document H drainage guidance. We can also combine a survey with drain tracing, which includes mapping and is from £250 + VAT.
How a CCTV Survey Works
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Book your survey
Call or WhatsApp us. We'll confirm the price and a time, and ask what's prompting the survey.
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We inspect the drains
We put the camera in through a chamber, gully or access point and record the condition of each accessible run.
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We explain the findings
We show you what we found and talk you through the options. No pressure, no upselling.
CCTV Drain Surveys Near You
We survey drains across Stockport borough, south and north Manchester, Trafford, the Wilmslow area and Bolton. We cover Greater Manchester outside the M1, M2 and M3 city-centre postcodes. Call 07375 521027 to check your postcode.
CCTV Drain Survey FAQs
How much does a CCTV drain survey cost?
A look-see survey with no report is £150 + VAT. A single-line survey with a written report, for answers about one particular drain, is £220 + VAT. Home buyer and seller surveys are £320 + VAT for up to 2 bedrooms and £360 + VAT for 3 to 5 bedrooms, and bigger properties are quoted on request. Drain mapping is £80 + VAT extra and is usually only needed for extensions and building work. Commercial surveys are quoted separately. If we're unblocking your drain, a written CCTV report done at the time is £80 + VAT.
Is the camera check after an unblock the same as a survey?
No. We include a free CCTV camera check with every unblock where applicable, to make sure the drain is clear and look for obvious damage. A full CCTV survey inspects all the accessible drain runs and is booked and priced separately.
Do I need a drain survey when buying a house?
It's often worth it, especially for older houses or homes with large trees nearby. A standard homebuyer survey rarely looks inside the drains, and a CCTV survey can show cracks, root ingress or collapses before you complete.
Can you give a second opinion on someone else's survey?
Yes. If you already have CCTV footage from another company, send it to us and we'll review it free of charge. If we need to carry out our own survey, that's chargeable at the prices above.
What if the drain is blocked when you arrive?
The camera can't see through a blockage, so the drain may need clearing first. Unblocking is £75 + VAT for rodding or £150 + VAT for jetting. These are fixed prices Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays may cost more, and we'll tell you the rate before we set off.
Do you survey commercial drains?
Yes. We survey drains for landlords, letting agents, property managers and commercial premises across Stockport and Greater Manchester. Commercial surveys are quoted separately, and commercial work starts from £220 + VAT. Businesses can also ask about our drain maintenance agreements.
Book a CCTV Drain Survey
Investigating a problem, buying a house or just want to know what's down there? Call or WhatsApp us for a clear price.
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