CCTV DRAIN INSPECTION — READING

CCTV Drain Survey Reading — HD Footage, Written Report.

Buying a property? Recurring blockages? Mystery smell? A CCTV survey shows you exactly what’s happening inside your drains. Drainage Reading provides HD CCTV inspections across Reading from £150 — footage sent to you, written report, fast turnaround.

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See Inside Your Drains — Make Decisions Based On Facts

A CCTV drain survey runs a high-definition camera through your drainage system, recording footage of every metre. We see cracks, collapses, root ingress, build-up, joint failure — anything that’s actually happening inside the pipe, not just guessed at.

Footage is sent to you afterwards (cloud download or USB), with a written report identifying issues, locations and recommended actions. Useful before buying a property, for insurance claims, or just to understand recurring drain problems.

4.9/5 from 488 verified Reading customers

When To Book A CCTV Survey

Pre-Purchase

Before buying a property — find issues that cost £5k+ to fix.

Recurring Blockages

Drain that keeps blocking — find out why.

Insurance Claims

CCTV evidence for insurance or legal claims.

Pre-Repair Diagnosis

Before any major drainage work.

What Reading Customers Say About CCTV Surveys

Marcus R. — Reading

"Pre-purchase survey found two collapsed sections. Saved £8k off the asking price. Best money I've ever spent on a survey."

Iris D. — Reading

"Recurring blockage every 6 months. CCTV showed roots in a specific section. Lined that section, problem permanently solved."

Howard P. — Reading

"Insurance claim for water damage. Their CCTV report was the evidence the insurer needed. Claim approved."

Sandra L. — Reading

"Got a quote for £6k drain replacement. CCTV survey showed only a 1m section needed work — saved over £4k."

Work Process

How A CCTV Survey Works

Booking

On-Site Survey

Report & Footage

Don't Spend On Guesswork — Spend On Facts

A £150 survey saves the £5,000 wrong repair. Book now and see exactly what's happening before making decisions.

Why Reading Chooses Our CCTV Surveys

CCTV Drain Survey FAQs

How much does a CCTV drain survey cost in Reading?

From £150 for a single drain run. Full home buyer surveys £180–£280. Commercial diagnostics £350+.

Will I get the footage?

Yes — full HD video and stills sent to you. Cloud download link or USB on request.

How long does a CCTV survey take?

Standard residential surveys 30–60 minutes on site. Larger commercial sites longer.

Can you survey on the same day?

Often yes — depending on location and engineer availability. Urgent slots prioritised.

What if you find issues?

Written report explains findings, you decide what to do. We can quote separately for any repair work.

Is a CCTV survey worth it before buying a house?

Strongly yes — drainage issues are usually excluded from homebuyer surveys but can cost £5k–£15k to fix.

Do you cover all of Reading?

Yes — every Reading postcode and surrounding RG areas.