CCTV Surveys London

Subvision Surveys has been providing a full and comprehensive CCTV survey service for more than 9 years, offering cost and time effective solutions to clients in London, nationwide and across Europe. Our experts use the latest pan and tilt crawler units and push-rod systems, tailoring everything to specific site and client requirements.

We specialise in conducting sewer and drainage system inspections which assess a pipe route’s suitability for reuse on a future project. Our expert CCTV drain survey also identifies specific faults, defects and obstructions with great precision.Once the pipe route has been surveyed, clients receive a high-quality video recording.

What Our CCTV Surveys Identify

Our cameras travel the full length of a drain run, capturing clear footage that allows our technicians to identify blockages, cracked or collapsed pipework, root ingress, misaligned joints and other structural defects. Because issues like these often show no visible sign at the surface, a CCTV survey is frequently the first point at which a developing problem is actually confirmed, giving you the chance to act before it becomes more serious or expensive to resolve.

How We Carry Out a CCTV Drain Survey

Our trained technicians record defects directly using Wincan software as the camera travels the length of the drain, building a clear, industry-standard report of what’s found. We can also produce STC25 manhole cards at the time of survey, giving you detailed information on manholes within the area of concern where required.

Why Choose Subvision for CCTV Surveys in London

We’re SSIP and ISO accredited, and carry out CCTV drainage surveys for Tier 1 contractors, developers and private individuals across London and the wider South East. Contact Subvision Surveys today for your CCTV drainage survey in London, or speak to one of our experts on 0333 920 942.

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Drainage Survey & Jetting FAQs

A CCTV drainage survey uses specialist camera equipment to inspect the inside of underground drains and sewers, giving a clear visual assessment of pipe condition without the need for excavation. This is particularly valuable in London, where dense underground infrastructure and restricted street access can make excavation-based investigation costly and disruptive. Our cameras travel the full length of a drain run, helping identify defects, blockages and structural issues across London’s mix of older Victorian drainage systems and more recently installed pipework, giving you an accurate picture of what’s happening below ground before deciding on repairs or further work.

CCTV drain surveys are used to diagnose existing drainage problems or prevent future issues from developing, and they’re a common requirement across London given how much of the city’s drainage infrastructure has been in continuous use for well over a century. They help property owners, contractors and engineers understand the condition of drainage systems before repairs, renovations or construction work takes place, particularly on London properties where original drainage layouts have often been altered, extended or connected to over successive decades without complete records surviving.

A CCTV drainage inspection can identify blockages, cracks, root intrusion, collapsed pipes, joint displacement and general wear within drainage systems. Across London’s older properties, root intrusion from established street trees and joint displacement from decades of ground movement are particularly common findings, alongside defects linked to the additional strain placed on ageing systems by the city’s dense population. The survey provides detailed evidence of these defects, helping identify what’s actually affecting performance or causing recurring drainage issues, rather than relying on guesswork.

Drain jetting is a high-pressure cleaning method used to remove blockages and debris from drainage systems, typically carried out when pipes are obstructed by fat, silt, scale or other build-ups that restrict flow. In London, this is a particularly common requirement for older commercial premises and dense residential terraces, where ageing pipework and heavy usage over many decades can lead to a build-up that a standard CCTV inspection alone won’t clear, making jetting a necessary follow-up step once a blockage has been identified and its cause confirmed.

Our surveys use advanced CCTV camera systems alongside specialist software such as Wincan for detailed analysis, giving trained technicians an accurate way to record defects and produce clear reports on the condition of underground drainage infrastructure. This level of detail matters particularly across London, where drainage systems can vary significantly street by street depending on when an area was originally developed, and where an accurate, well-documented report is often essential for satisfying landlord, insurer or local authority requirements before repair work can proceed.

Following completion, you will receive a detailed report outlining the condition of your drainage system, including annotated findings and recommendations. STC25 manhole cards can also be provided if required for additional site detail, which is particularly useful across London where multiple manholes on a single site can serve overlapping or historic connections that aren’t always clearly reflected in existing plans, giving your project team a fuller picture before any repair or construction work begins.

Subvision Surveys delivers fast, accurate CCTV drainage inspections and jetting services across London using advanced equipment and trained technicians. We provide clear, reliable reporting to help identify issues early and support effective drainage maintenance and repair planning, whether you’re managing a single London property or a larger portfolio where consistent, dependable drainage data across multiple sites makes ongoing maintenance easier to plan and prioritise.

Have Any Questions?

If you have any questions regarding our services feel free to contact the Subvision team.