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If your drains keep blocking, clearing them repeatedly may not solve the underlying problem.
Cracked pipework, root growth or a displaced joint could be responsible. Our CCTV drain surveys in Gillingham allow us to inspect the system internally, find the cause and recommend the right solution without unnecessary excavation.
From recurring blockages to pre-purchase inspections, our CCTV surveys help identify drainage problems without unnecessary excavation.
We use specialist camera equipment to inspect underground drains and waste pipes. The footage can reveal cracks, collapsed sections, tree roots, scale, displaced joints and obstructions that can’t be seen from above ground.
A standard property survey rarely includes a detailed inspection of the underground drains. Our homebuyer drain surveys can identify hidden defects before you exchange contracts, helping you understand the system’s condition and any possible repair costs.
We inspect drainage systems for shops, offices, landlords, managing agents and other commercial customers. A survey can help diagnose an existing fault, plan preventative maintenance or document the condition of drains before refurbishment work.
Accurate drainage plans aren’t always available, particularly for older or extended properties. We can trace accessible pipe runs, identify how different sections connect and locate the likely position of underground faults.
The inspection usually starts at an existing chamber or another suitable access point. We guide a flexible camera through the pipework while viewing the footage in real time and checking the drain’s internal condition.
Some problems are easy to recognise, such as a collapsed section or a large root mass. Others are less obvious. Standing water may indicate that the pipe has dropped, while repeated deposits around a joint can explain why blockages keep returning.
Our surveys are suitable for homeowners, prospective buyers, landlords, property managers, businesses and building contractors. They’re useful for investigating persistent problems, checking the drains before purchasing a property or locating pipework ahead of an extension.
If the drain is completely blocked or heavily coated with waste, cleaning may be needed before we can complete a useful survey. We’ll discuss this with you and confirm the price before doing any additional work.
We have 20 years of practical drainage experience, so we know how to interpret what appears on the camera. We’ll explain the findings in straightforward language and tell you whether cleaning, monitoring or repair work is genuinely needed.
Our customers benefit from:
Gillingham has a varied range of properties, from older terraced homes around the town centre to larger houses and newer developments towards Hempstead and Rainham. Extensions, driveways and landscaping can sometimes cover original access points, so we assess every drainage layout carefully.
We take time to understand the drainage layout before starting so we can inspect the system properly and explain any issues we find.
We’ll ask what prompted the survey, which drains are affected and whether the system has previously been cleared or repaired.
Our engineer will identify an appropriate chamber and check that the pipe is clear enough for the camera.
The camera is carefully guided through the pipework while we look for damage, restrictions, poor joints and areas of standing water.
Once the survey is complete, we’ll talk you through the findings. If further work is recommended, we’ll explain why and provide clear costs before you make a decision.
We carry out drainage surveys throughout Gillingham, including Twydall, Brompton, Darland, Rainham, Hempstead and Wigmore.
We also attend properties in Chatham and Rochester, covering domestic, commercial and managed drainage systems across the wider Medway area.
It can identify cracked or collapsed pipes, root intrusion, displaced joints, blockages, scale and sections where water or waste is collecting.
It can be a sensible precaution, especially for an older home, an extended property or somewhere with mature trees. Drainage defects may not appear in a normal homebuyer report.
The CCTV drain survey cost depends on the size of the system, available access and whether cleaning is required beforehand. We provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
We may be able to inspect as far as the obstruction. A completely blocked pipe will normally need clearing before the full drainage run can be surveyed.
No. We normally enter through an existing inspection point. Excavation would only be considered later if damaged pipework required repair.
Yes. We provide CCTV drain inspections for businesses, landlords and property managers throughout Gillingham and Kent.
If you need a CCTV drain survey in Gillingham, contact Any Drains Direct. We’ll inspect the system properly, explain what’s happening underground and advise you on the most practical next step.
We also cover all surrounding areas and postcodes, including Gillingham, Twydall, Brompton, Darland, Rainham, Hempstead, Wigmore, Chatham and Rochester, throughout the ME7, ME8 and nearby ME4 postcode areas.