CCTV Drain Surveys in Dorset
Detailed drainage inspections, reporting and fault diagnosis for commercial, industrial, insurance and domestic clients
Dorset Drainage Services provides professional CCTV drain surveys for businesses, contractors, insurers, property managers and homeowners across Dorset and the South Coast.
Using specialist camera equipment, we can inspect drainage systems from 50mm to 1200mm diameter, identify defects and establish the condition, route and performance of underground pipework without unnecessary excavation.
From a single suspected defect to a large commercial drainage network, our team can investigate the system, document what we find and advise on the most practical next step.
Commercial & Industrial CCTV Drain Surveys
Clear information before you make decisions underground
For commercial and industrial clients, knowing exactly what is happening below ground can prevent unnecessary excavation, project delays and costly assumptions.
We undertake CCTV surveys for existing premises, construction projects, industrial sites, commercial developments, property portfolios and infrastructure works.
Surveys can be used to investigate an existing drainage problem, establish the condition of a system before planned works or provide documented evidence for consultants, contractors, insurers and asset owners.
We regularly undertake surveys for:
- Construction companies and developers
- Industrial and manufacturing sites
- Commercial property owners
- Facilities and estate managers
- Housing associations and managing agents
- Insurance companies and loss adjusters
- Civil engineering contractors
- Local authorities and public bodies
- Schools, healthcare and public-sector sites
- Domestic property owners
What Can a CCTV Drain Survey Identify?
Diagnose drainage problems without unnecessary excavation
CCTV equipment allows us to inspect the inside of drainage pipework and establish both its condition and configuration.
Depending on the system and reason for inspection, a survey can help identify:
- Cracked or fractured pipework
- Collapsed drains
- Displaced or open joints
- Root ingress
- Scale and deposits
- Recurring blockages
- Restrictions within the pipe
- Poor or damaged connections
- Evidence of groundwater infiltration
- Structural defects
- Unknown pipe routes
- Redundant connections
- Areas requiring cleaning, repair or further investigation
Where defects are identified, we can explain the options available and, where appropriate, provide a quotation for repair, relining, excavation or other remedial work.
Insurance Drain Surveys & Independent Validation
Evidence-led reporting for claims, repairs and disputed drainage work
CCTV surveying forms an important part of our insurance and validation work. We can survey drainage systems where an insurance claim is being investigated, where the cause or extent of damage needs to be established, or where an independent opinion is required on drainage works proposed by another contractor.
This may include assessing whether repair work appears necessary, identifying the extent of a defect and providing supporting information for insurers, loss adjusters, property owners and other parties.
Need an independent assessment?
If you are handling a claim or have been presented with a substantial drainage repair quotation, speak to our team before work begins.
We can assist with:
- Insurance claim investigations
- Drainage damage assessments
- Independent second opinions
- Validation of proposed drainage repairs
- Pre- and post-repair inspections
- Evidence of defects or damage
- Assessment of recurring drainage problems
- Written findings for property owners and professional clients
CCTV Surveys for Construction & Development
Establish existing drainage conditions before work starts
Underground drainage can become a major source of delay when its condition or location is unclear.
For contractors and developers, CCTV surveys can provide valuable information before excavation, connection or redevelopment works begin.
Where required, survey findings can form part of a wider drainage investigation alongside jetting, tracing, excavation or repair works.
We can inspect existing drainage to help establish:
- 01Drain condition
- 02Existing pipe routes
- 03Connection points
- 04Changes in pipe diameter
- 05Possible defects
- 06Existing junctions and laterals
- 07Areas requiring cleaning or remedial works
- 08The condition of drainage before and after construction activity
One contractor from survey through to repair
Because Dorset Drainage Services operates its own CCTV equipment alongside its drainage plant, shoring and traffic-management capability, the investigation does not need to be passed between multiple contractors.
Planning drainage or civil works?
Send us your drawings, site information or proposed scope and we can advise on the most appropriate survey.
What Do You Receive From a CCTV Survey?
Useful information, not just camera footage
A survey is most valuable when the findings are clearly recorded and can be used to make a decision.
Reporting requirements can be agreed before the survey. If your insurer, consultant, contractor or client requires specific information, let us know when arranging the inspection.
Depending on the type and scope of survey commissioned, this may include:
- CCTV inspection of accessible drainage
- Recorded camera footage
- Written findings
- Identification of defects and problem areas
- Drain route information
- Site or drainage plan where included
- Recommendations for further investigation or repair
- Supporting information for contractors, owners or insurers
When Should You Consider a CCTV Drain Survey?
A camera survey can be useful whenever the condition or route of underground drainage is uncertain.
Recurring drainage problems
If a drain repeatedly blocks after being cleared, a CCTV inspection may help determine whether there is an underlying structural problem.
Before purchasing or occupying a property
A survey can provide additional information about the condition of below-ground drainage before committing to a commercial or residential property.
Before construction or refurbishment
Knowing the location and condition of existing drainage can reduce unexpected problems once work begins.
After construction works
A post-works inspection can help document the condition of drainage following construction activity.
Before major drainage repairs
A CCTV survey can help establish exactly where a problem lies and reduce unnecessary excavation.
For insurance purposes
Surveys can provide useful evidence when investigating drainage damage or validating proposed repairs.
From Survey to Repair
If we find a problem, we can deal with it
One of the advantages of using Dorset Drainage Services is that the CCTV inspection does not have to be the end of the job.
Where defects are identified, our team can advise on an appropriate solution and undertake the subsequent drainage work where required.
Depending on the problem, this may include:
- High-pressure drain jetting
- Drain repairs
- Drain relining
- Excavation and replacement
- New drainage installation
- Manhole works
- Sewer connections
- Pump station works
- Further investigation or tracing
Why Use Dorset Drainage Services?
Contractor capability with local response
Our own CCTV equipment
Specialist inspection equipment operated by our own drainage team rather than outsourcing the survey.
Commercial & insurance experience
We regularly work with contractors, insurers, property professionals and organisations requiring clear documentation and dependable delivery.
Survey through to repair
Where a problem is found, we can carry out the remedial drainage work rather than leaving you to coordinate another contractor.
Established since 2007
Long-standing drainage and water infrastructure experience across Dorset and the South Coast.
Site-ready working practices
For professional projects, work can be programmed around site requirements and undertaken in accordance with appropriate method statements and risk assessments.
Local coverage
Based near Wimborne and covering Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and parts of east Somerset, with contract work further afield by arrangement.
Commercial Site or Portfolio Surveys
Need several drains, buildings or sites surveyed?
We can arrange CCTV drainage inspections as part of planned maintenance, property acquisition, refurbishment programmes or wider site investigations.
For larger sites, speak to us about the scope before attendance so that we can establish access requirements, known problem areas and the reporting information you require.
Suitable for:
Domestic CCTV Drain Surveys
Professional investigation for problems at home
Although a large proportion of our work is undertaken for commercial and professional clients, we also provide CCTV drain surveys for homeowners.
Rather than excavating simply to locate the problem, a camera survey can provide a clearer understanding of what is happening below ground.
You may benefit from a survey if:
- Your drains repeatedly block
- You suspect damaged underground pipework
- You are buying a property
- You cannot establish where your drains run
- Building work is planned near existing drainage
- Another contractor has recommended expensive repair work
Coverage
CCTV drain surveys across Dorset and the South Coast
From our base at Barnsley Farm near Wimborne, Dorset Drainage Services works throughout:
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About CCTV Drain Surveys
What is a CCTV drain survey?
A CCTV drain survey involves passing specialist camera equipment through accessible drainage pipework so that its internal condition can be inspected without excavation.
What size drains can you survey?
Our CCTV system is suitable for pipes from approximately 50mm up to 1200mm diameter.
Can you provide a written report?
Yes. Written survey information can be provided, along with drainage route information and recorded survey footage.
Do you carry out CCTV surveys for insurance claims?
Yes. CCTV inspections can support insurance investigations and independent assessment of proposed drainage repairs. Dorset Drainage Services also undertakes wider insurance validation work.
Can you repair any damage you find?
Yes. If a defect is identified, Dorset Drainage Services can advise on the available options and undertake appropriate remedial drainage work where required.
Can you survey commercial and industrial drainage systems?
Yes. Surveys can be carried out for commercial premises, industrial sites, developments and larger drainage systems as well as residential properties.
Can you find out where drains run?
A CCTV survey can help establish the direction and configuration of accessible drainage, and drain-route plans can be supplied as part of a survey.
Do you offer emergency CCTV surveys?
For urgent drainage problems, call our team to discuss availability and the most appropriate first response.
Enquiries
Tell us what you need surveyed
Whether you are investigating a recurring fault, planning construction works, assessing an insurance claim or reviewing the condition of a commercial drainage system, send us the details and we will advise on the next step.
If available, include drawings, previous reports, photographs, claim information or details of any known drainage problems.
Tell us a little about the site and why the survey is required. If you have drawings, previous reports or an insurance claim reference, these can also be provided to help us understand the scope.
Request a CCTV Drain Survey
Need to know what is happening underground?
From individual drain inspections to commercial site surveys and insurance investigations, speak directly to Dorset Drainage Services about the system you need assessed.