CCTV Drain Surveys
Welcome to Cooper & Sons Drainage, your first-choice solution for CCTV drain surveys. Part of the same family behind Cooper & Sons Roofing, we’ve spent 22 years building our reputation on turning up fast and giving you an honest picture of what’s really happening in your drains.
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When You Might Need a CCTV Survey
A CCTV survey puts a camera down the line so you know exactly what’s happening in your drains before agreeing to any work.
- Recurring blockages: if a drain keeps blocking despite clearing, a survey identifies the actual cause, whether that’s root ingress, a cracked joint or ground movement. Without this, it’s easy to keep paying for the same clearance work without ever fixing the underlying issue. The footage gives you a clear answer rather than another guess.
- Buying or selling a property: a drain survey gives buyers and sellers real evidence of the drainage condition, useful alongside a building survey. Drainage problems are easy to miss in a standard survey since the pipework is underground and out of sight, so a CCTV survey fills a genuine gap in the information you’d otherwise have. It’s particularly worth considering for period properties, where original clay drainage is more likely to show wear.
- Suspected pipe damage: cracked, collapsed or displaced pipework often shows no surface signs until the problem is serious, a survey catches it early. By the time a collapsed pipe causes a visible symptom, such as a sinking patch of garden or a persistent smell, the damage is usually well advanced. Catching it on camera first means repairs can be planned rather than reactive.
- Insurance or building work reports: documented footage supports insurance claims and gives contractors an accurate picture before nearby building work. This is particularly useful before an extension or basement development, where nearby excavation could affect existing drainage. Having a clear record beforehand protects you if a dispute arises later.
Clear, Honest Drain Surveys
At Cooper & Sons Drainage, we use CCTV surveys to give you an accurate, evidence-based picture of your drainage rather than guesswork. The camera shows exactly what’s inside the pipe, whether that’s a blockage, root ingress, a cracked joint or general wear, and we talk you through the footage in plain terms.
Every call-out is free, so you know what you’re paying before any work starts. Where a survey shows a pipe genuinely needs repair, we’ll talk you through the options honestly, including no-dig pipe relining where it’s a suitable long-term fix.
As a diagnostic service, a CCTV survey doesn’t carry our 1-year workmanship guarantee in the way physical repairs do, but every survey is carried out by our own experienced team, with a clear written report and no pressure to book further work you don’t need.
We’re also proud of our reviews from satisfied customers, which you’ll find in the footer below.
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Our Drainage Services
Customer satisfaction is placed at the forefront of every job. We know that a blocked drain is stressful, so we keep things simple and fast.
A Drainage Company You Can Rely On
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No Subcontractors
Your job is handled by our own team throughout, never passed to a third party.
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1-Year Guarantee
Every completed job is covered for 12 months.
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Free Assessment & Quote
Every call-out is free, fully itemised, no hidden costs, no pressure.
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Family-Run
Part of the same family behind Cooper & Sons Roofing, a name already trusted across SW London and Surrey.
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Local Specialists
We know the drainage quirks of period housing stock, shared drain runs and clay-ground conditions across our coverage area.
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22 Years' Experience
Clearing drains across London and Surrey.
Areas We Cover for Emergency Drain Unblocking
How It Works
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Free Call-Out / Assessment
Every call-out is free. We assess the problem, on-site or by phone for straightforward jobs, and discuss your options before any work starts.
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Clear Written Quote
Every job priced in full before we begin. No vague estimates, no hidden extras.
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Blockage Cleared
Our own team clears the blockage using the least disruptive method that will do the job properly.
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Inspection & Sign-Off
We check the work's done properly, confirm the fix, and cover it with our 1-year guarantee before we leave.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We always confirm the price before starting work, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Yes, you'll receive a written report alongside a plain-English explanation of what the footage shows and what, if anything, needs doing about it.
A survey is a diagnostic service rather than a repair, so it doesn't carry our 1-year workmanship guarantee the way physical drain work does. Any repair work carried out afterwards, such as jetting, root removal or relining, is covered by the guarantee.
We survey private drainage and sewers only. If the survey shows the issue sits on the public network, we'll let you know and point you to your local water company.
Yes, an out-of-hours surcharge applies.
Yes, particularly for older properties or where the building survey flags drainage as a concern. It gives you real evidence rather than assumptions.
Never. Every survey is completed entirely by our own team.