CCTV Drain Surveys in Romford
A camera inspection of underground drains to find exactly what is wrong.
Seeing inside your drains
A CCTV survey lets us see inside underground drainage without digging. We use specialist camera equipment to find cracks, collapsed sections, root ingress, displaced joints and blockages, and can provide findings and reports where you need them.
The camera runs through the pipe and records what it sees, so the problem can be located and judged properly before any repair is chosen. That avoids guesswork and often avoids digging in the wrong place.
The same survey information supports other work. If you are extending or building over or near a public sewer, it feeds into our build-over agreement drawings. Property buyers, landlords and insurers use surveys to document the condition of the drains.
What's included
- Cracks, collapsed sections and displaced joints
- Root ingress and hidden blockages
- Surveys before buying a property
- Surveys for recurring problems and insurance investigations
- Finding where rats are getting into a drain
- Survey findings and reports where needed
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What a drain camera survey tells you
A CCTV drain survey, sometimes called a drain camera inspection, shows the real condition of an underground pipe: cracks, collapsed sections, displaced joints, roots growing in and anything causing a blockage. It also shows where the fault is, so a repair can be planned around it rather than guessed at.
Homeowners ask for a survey when a drain keeps blocking, before buying a property, or after damp or smells with no obvious source. We carry out CCTV drain surveys in Romford, London and Essex for homes and businesses, and can provide the findings in writing where you need them. The same camera work is how we find where rats are getting into a drain, as part of rat proofing.
What customers say
Helped with blocked drainage. Fast and effecient work! Highly blocked drainage pipe and they managed to clean it within an hour. Appreciate the professionalism.Sidorova D.Oct 2026
The job was perfect, they were very good and friendly , excellent in time keepingJoseph U.Oct 2026
Excellent work from Jake and Ben. Any issues in the future will get in touch thanks a lot.. OmarSanzar I.Oct 2026
Great service from Jake! Highly recommendA M.Oct 2026
Amazing Service – Highly Recommended! I can’t thank the drainage team enough for their amazing work! I had a serious problem with my pipes, and everything was completely blocked. The team spent hours working hard to clear the blockage and sort out the problem. They were extremely professional, friendly, patient, and dedicated. Even though it was a difficult and time-consuming job, they didn’t give up and made sure everything was properly cleaned and working again. I was really impressed by their hard work, kindness, and positive attitude. They went above and beyond, and I truly appreciate all their effort. A massive thank you to the whole team! You are a credit to your company. I would highly recommend you to anyone who needs drainage services!Prisca N.Oct 2026
Phoned these guys that came out within two hours and got my mum‘s drains unblocked within 40 minutes. She’s always had a problem with this for a long time, it’s nice to deal with honest reliable people and at a very fair price definitely recommend this company, thank you again guys.Ray M.Oct 2026
Fully recommend to anyone with plumbing issues as they genuinely care to provide a good service and check up on the situation after. Had Jake over to check my loft bathroom and main bathroom on separate occasions and sorted out the problem ASAP and told us the next best steps to reduce costs in the long run. They encouraged us to go with the most cost effective option even if it was not benefitting them directly (in this case our newly done bathroom was having issues which came under a warranty).Ishaq U.Oct 2026
Highly recommend! Toilet was blocked they came out straight away. sorted quickly. Great price!Lucy B.Sep 2026
The team done a great job, I had 3 manholes to replace on my drive that were collapsing. They replaced with much better heavier duty ones.Jay N.Sep 2026
Not going to lie these guys actually know their stuff, not some shady guys that’ll give you the run around that your landlord knows… Anyway they came out on the day in an emergency and even went beyond to check the root of the issue! Will be coming back to them as they’re no nonsense. Also they said ETA was 1-2 and they made it here at one, don’t usually leave reviews but they definitely deserved oneS C.Sep 2026
My kitchen gully was Blocked. Called Essex drainage & construction and they unblocked it promptly within 1 hour. Very happy with their service, would definitely use again.Sangam G.Sep 2026
A very professional amazing job. This is the first time I have used this firm and I would highly recommend. Very polite and hard working individuals. The job was a difficult one but nothing was too much trouble, a very through job carried out, thankyou so much, would definitely recommend ⭐️Bernie M.Aug 2026
great company, really helped me out when I needed it most! couldn’t recommend enough 10/10 servicePeri S.Aug 2026
Cleared a blockage at my nursing home . Excellent & professional service.Corrlee L.Aug 2026
Brilliant and friendly service can’t believe how quick they come and fixed my drainage issue best company I have ever dealt withElle R.Jul 2026
Your questions about CCTV Drain Surveys
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When is a CCTV drain survey worth having?
Before buying a property, when a drain keeps blocking, when you suspect damage, for insurance investigations and when planning maintenance.
Do I get a report?
Where required we can provide the survey findings and reports to help decide the most appropriate repair.
Can you help with a Thames Water build-over agreement?
Yes. If building work will go over or near a public sewer, we can prepare the build-over drawings and survey information to support an application. Approval remains with Thames Water.
What does a CCTV drain survey show?
Cracks, collapsed sections, displaced joints, root ingress and anything causing a blockage, along with where in the pipe each fault is.
Do you carry out drain surveys in Romford and across Essex?
Yes. We are based in Romford and survey drains across Romford, London and Essex.
Is a survey worth having before buying a property?
It documents the condition of the drains and can show problems before you commit. Buyers, landlords and insurers all use surveys for this.
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Drain Repairs
No-dig patching and lining, excavation repairs and pipe replacement.
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Rat Proofing for Drains
Finding where rats get into a drain and fitting guards that keep them out.
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Drainage drawings and survey information to support a Thames Water build-over application.
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