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CCTV drain surveys: when are they useful?

A drain camera inspection can help identify the location and nature of a problem without immediately excavating the ground.

Reasons to consider a survey

Recurring blockages, suspected damaged pipework, unexplained drainage problems or a property purchase may justify asking whether a camera inspection would add useful evidence.

What the survey can show

Depending on access and visibility, footage may reveal displaced joints, cracks, root intrusion, debris or sections where water is standing. A camera image does not always establish the full cause of a problem, so findings should be explained in context.

Questions to ask

What happens after inspection?

The next step may be routine maintenance, targeted clearing, monitoring or a repair quotation. A useful report should distinguish observed defects from recommendations.

Witham Flow provides information only while its referral arrangements are being prepared. No surveys can currently be booked through this website.