Chatham Plumbers Professional plumbing services
£ Transparent pricing
Fully insured
Same day or next day
365-day guarantee
Nationwide
Chatham • Local Plumbers • Fully Insured

CCTV Drain Survey in Chatham

Professional cctv drain survey service in Chatham.

Call us on 01634 775 310

⚡ Engineers available today - no call-out fee

Plumber services in Chatham - Chatham Plumbers
Home › Blocked Drains & Drainage › CCTV Drain Survey

Reliable CCTV Drain Survey

CCTV drain surveys in Chatham let you see exactly what's happening inside your drains.

Chatham Plumbers provides professional cctv drain survey services across Chatham and surrounding areas. Our fully insured engineers carry parts on every van and provide upfront quotes before any work begins.

For cctv drain survey in Chatham, call 01634 775 310. We aim to respond within 2 hours for emergencies, or within 2 working days for non-urgent work. Our opening hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am-6pm and Friday 9am-4pm.

✅ Same or next day 💷 Upfront pricing 🛡️ Fully insured

When You Need a Drain Survey

⚠️

Recurring blockages that keep coming back

If your drain blocks every few months even after jetting, there's an underlying problem. A camera survey will show whether it's tree roots, a collapsed section, a dip in the pipe, or a badly installed joint.

⚠️

Buying an older property in Chatham

Victorian and Edwardian properties around Rochester High Street, Gillingham High Street, and Military Road often have original clay drains that are cracked, tree-damaged, or partially collapsed. A survey before you buy lets you negotiate the price down or walk away if it's really bad.

⚠️

Smell of sewage but no obvious leak

If you can smell sewage in the garden or near the house but can't see a leak, there might be a cracked pipe leaking underground. A camera survey will find it.

⚠️

Planning an extension or building work

If you're building an extension, loft conversion, or putting up a garage, you need to know where the drains are so you don't build over them or damage them. A survey will map the drainage runs.

What We Check For

Cracks and fractures

We'll look for cracks in the pipe walls, often caused by ground movement, tree roots, or age. Small cracks let roots in and can eventually lead to collapse.

Collapsed or displaced sections

If a section of pipe has collapsed or shifted out of alignment, waste can't flow properly and the drain will block repeatedly. The only fix is excavating and replacing the damaged section.

Tree root intrusion

Roots show up clearly on camera. We'll see how bad the intrusion is and advise whether jetting will clear it temporarily or whether you need the pipe replaced.

Bad joints and dips

Badly installed joints can leak or catch debris. Dips in the pipe (where it slopes the wrong way or sags) cause waste to collect and block. A survey shows exactly where these issues are.

How the Survey Works

1

Access the drain

We'll feed the camera into the drain from a manhole or inspection chamber. The camera is on a flexible cable with distance markers so we know exactly where we are in the pipe.

2

Record the footage

As we push the camera through, it records video showing the inside of the pipe. We'll see cracks, root intrusion, blockages, bad joints, and anything else. The camera has lights so we can see even in pitch-black pipes.

3

Review and report

We'll review the footage with you on site and point out any problems. If you need a written report (for a house purchase, insurance, or planning), we'll provide it with screenshots showing the defects and their locations.

4

Advise on repairs

If we find damage, we'll advise what needs doing and quote you for the repair. Minor issues might not need fixing immediately, but major cracks or collapses should be dealt with before they get worse.

No call-out fee. Free quote before we start.

Call 01634 775 310

CCTV Drain Survey Pricing

Upfront Prices, No Nasty Surprises

We'll always tell you the cost before we start. These are typical price ranges, your exact quote depends on the job.

ServiceTypical Cost
CCTV drain survey£90-£350

All prices are estimated. Final costs depend on the specific job. We provide detailed quotes before starting work.

Fully insured. Upfront pricing, no surprises.

Call 01634 775 310

Common Questions

FAQs About CCTV Drain Survey in Chatham

How much does a CCTV drain survey cost in Chatham?
A standard CCTV drain survey in Chatham costs between £150 and £300. We provide a full report with footage and recommendations.
Do I need a drain survey before buying a house?
It is strongly recommended. A pre-purchase drain survey can reveal cracked pipes, root damage, or collapsed drains that a standard house survey will not detect.
How long does a CCTV drain survey take?
Most surveys take 1 to 2 hours depending on the size of the property and the number of drain runs.
Back to Blocked Drains & Drainage

More Blocked Drains & Drainage services

Drain UnblockingDrain JettingBlocked ToiletBlocked SinkDrain Costs

Other services in Chatham

🔧 Emergency Plumber 🚰 Tap & Toilet Repairs 💧 Leak Detection & Pipe Repairs 🌡️ Radiator & Central Heating 🚿 Bathroom Plumbing

Get In Touch

Request a Free Quote

Tell us what you need and we'll get back to you with a no-obligation quote, usually within 2 hours during working hours (Mon-Thu 8:30am-6pm, Fri 9am-4pm).

01634 775 310
Mon-Thu 8:30am-6pm, Fri 9am-4pm
Covering all Chatham postcodes

Quick quote request

Need a plumber in Chatham?

Call now for a free, no-obligation quote. We accept all major card payments.

Call us on 01634 775 310