Independent guidance for UK homebuyers

Know what to ask for before booking a CCTV drain survey

Understand the likely scope, compare possible report deliverables and see what published prices actually include.

Which survey might I need?Compare published costs

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Evidence-led by design. Recommendations use closed, published rules. Price examples keep different survey scopes separate.

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Five closed questions produce a versioned recommendation, its reasoning, assumptions and a printable brief. No AI judgement and no contact details.

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A clearer buying process

Start with the question you need answered

Each route solves a different part of the decision, so price, report quality and purchase-stage advice do not get muddled together.

Choose an appropriate scope

Use a limited, rule-based selector to distinguish a simple inspection from a pre-purchase survey with usable evidence.

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Compare like with like

See the difference between a camera look, recorded footage and a full written report before comparing headline prices.

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Send one clear brief

Print a neutral comparison brief covering access, footage, mapping, reporting and likely exclusions.

Build your survey brief

Before you compare quotes

A camera inspection is not always a usable homebuyer report

Do not assume a low headline price includes retained evidence. If you need evidence for a purchase decision, ask what you will receive: footage, still images, written findings, location information and clear limits.

Check report deliverables

Transparent limitations

Useful guidance without pretending to inspect your drains

This site does not identify defects, determine pipe ownership or replace a surveyor, solicitor or drainage contractor. It helps you prepare better questions and an executable brief.

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