CCTV Drain Surveys
Detailed camera inspections to identify blockages, damaged pipework, root ingress, collapsed drains and drainage defects before they become costly problems.
CCTV Drain Surveys in Livingston & Central Scotland
Our CCTV drain surveys give you a clear picture of exactly what is happening underground. We record the full inspection, pinpoint defects and provide a straightforward report with our recommendations.
- Homebuyer and pre-purchase drain surveys
- Recurring blockage investigations
- Root ingress and collapsed pipe detection
- Insurance and landlord reports
- Accurate defect location and depth
- Full video footage supplied
What a CCTV drain survey actually involves
We lift the chambers, jet or rod the run clean if it needs it, then push a self levelling camera along the pipe and record the whole length. The footage is measured, so every defect we record has a distance from the chamber and a depth against it. That is what turns a video into something a builder can quote from and a solicitor can use.
We own our camera equipment and carry it on the same van as the jetting gear, so a run that has to be cleaned before it can be inspected is dealt with in one visit rather than two.
What the survey finds
- Cracks, fractures and open or displaced joints
- Root ingress, and the defect the roots came in through
- Deformation, partial collapse and full collapse
- Standing water showing a loss of fall
- Fat, scale, silt and debris reducing the bore
- Misconnections, redundant runs and unrecorded connections
What the report includes
Video footage of the full inspection, still images of each defect, the distance and depth of each defect from the chamber, a plain English explanation of what it means in practice, and a costed repair option where work is needed. Where it is useful we add a simple line drawing of the run so you can see how the drainage is laid out.
The report is written to be read by a homeowner, a landlord or a solicitor. If you want it addressed to an insurer, a factor or a lender, say so when you book and we will format it for that.
How long it takes
A typical domestic survey takes one to two hours on site. A large property, a long shared run, or a commercial site with several chambers takes longer. Reports are normally with you within one to two working days, and faster than that when a purchase deadline depends on it.
What happens if the survey finds a problem
You get options and prices, and nothing is decided on the day. A good deal of what we find is minor and needs nothing more than monitoring. Where a repair is needed we tell you plainly whether a patch liner will do it, whether the run needs full relining, or whether the section has gone far enough that it must be excavated and replaced.
We carry out all three ourselves, so there is no handover to another contractor and no second survey to pay for.
Need help with a drainage problem?
Professional drainage services designed to resolve drainage issues quickly and efficiently. From emergency drain unblocking and blocked drains to CCTV surveys, drain repairs, and commercial drainage services, Curran Drainage Services provides dependable support for homes and businesses throughout Central Scotland.