A CCTV Drain Survey, also known as Drainage Inspection or Drainage Survey, is a process of sending a small camera down your drains to inspect for signs of damage such as blockages, cracks, root intrusion into drains, and collapsed drains. The costs for a CCTV Drain Survey vary depending on what is required to complete the survey.
What Affects the Price
The cost of a CCTV Drain Survey is largely dependent on two key factors, the length of the pipes to be surveyed and the access required to reach them. A single short drain on a terraced house with easy access would be classed as a ‘small job’ and would cost from £100 + VAT to £250 + VAT. A full drainage system on a large commercial site with multiple manholes would be classed as a ‘large job’ and could cost from £300 + VAT to £600 + VAT or more depending on the size of the network and level of access required.
Typical Prices to Expect
Typical cost for a residential CCTV drain survey for a single short drain such as for a terraced house would be around £100 + VAT for a simple survey and report. A full drain survey for a larger house with a full drainage system would typically cost between £250 + VAT and £400 + VAT. Large commercial sites with complex drainage systems can cost £300 + VAT and upwards depending on the size of the drainage system.
What a Quote Usually Includes A useful reference for CCTV Drain Survey Birmingham is www.wilkinson-env.co.uk/drainage-services-cctv-surveys-midlands/cctv-drain-surveys/birmingham/.
For the most part, quotes include the cost of a camera inspection along with a verbal or written report detailing any findings from the survey. For CCTV Drain Survey Birmingham quotes it is also worth checking whether footage of the survey will be included in the price quoted and to confirm that this will be supplied as part of the package before booking the work.
When Extra Costs Apply
A written report with photographs is usually additional cost, usually £50 to £150. This is very useful if purchasing a property, or to provide evidence of blockages to your insurance company. Drain jetting prior to or after a survey is usually an additional cost too.
Questions to Ask Before Booking
When obtaining quotes from drainage survey companies, it is advisable to ensure that you are receiving a written quote with all of the information to be included in the survey, quoted for. Ask whether the VAT is included in the price of the survey, whether the report is written or verbal and whether access problems could incur additional charges for a CCTV Drain Survey Birmingham.