
CCTV Drainage Surveys in Medway
From major developments to homebuyer checks, our CCTV drainage surveys in Medway deliver fast, non-intrusive drainage assessments — helping developers, contractors, and homeowners understand exactly what’s going on below ground.
Using high-definition crawler cameras, we inspect the internal condition of your drainage system and record key data: pipe diameter, invert levels, flow direction, discharge type, and any structural defects.
Included in every survey:
- A detailed PDF report with condition grading, mapped defects and photographic evidence
- HD video footage and still imagery
- An indicative connectivity sketch
- Optional CAD drawings when paired with a topo or measured building survey
Perfect for build-over approvals, legacy infrastructure mapping, site due diligence, and domestic reassurance across Medway and North Kent.
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When Should You Book a CCTV Drainage Survey?
In Medway, there’s a real mix of drainage — and a lot of it is ageing fast.
Here’s when it pays to get a proper survey:
- Buying property: Old drains can be expensive problems-in-waiting. Know before you commit.
- Building work: Check for drainage runs before you dig or lay foundations.
- Recurring blockages: If your plumber can’t fix it long-term — we can find out why.
- Flooding or damp: Cracked or collapsed pipes may be to blame.
- After a fire or insurance incident: Provide verified video evidence of the damage.
We work across all five Medway towns, and we know the challenges local properties face — from tight back alleys to old salt-glazed clay pipes and deep manholes.
- ConstructionLine (Gold) – vetted for quality and procurement.
- ISO 9001 – quality management that ensures reliable results.
- CICES – professional civil engineering surveyors.
- CSCS – all operatives trained and site-ready.
- SSIP – full health & safety compliance.

Why Use Terrain Surveys?
Local Experts, National Standards
We’re based in the South East, so we can respond quickly across Medway and beyond. And unlike many ‘drainage survey’ outfits, we’re not just camera operators — we’re qualified surveyors.
We’ve worked everywhere from Rochester’s historic high street to industrial estates in Gillingham. So we understand what lies beneath the surface.
Fully Accredited & Insured
You get proper compliance with Terrain Surveys.
We’re certified by:
We code every inspection using WRC MSCC5, so your contractors, insurers and councils know exactly what they’re looking at.
Clear Advice. No Nonsense.
We don’t just hand you a video and walk away. We explain everything in plain English, highlight priority issues, and advise on next steps — whether that’s a clean, a patch repair or full-scale remediation.
Accreditations

How Our CCTV Drainage Surveys Work in Medway
Here’s our step-by-step process — streamlined to cause as little disruption as possible:
1. Initial briefing
You tell us what you need: pre-purchase, planning, problem-solving, etc.
2. Site visit
We bring all necessary kit: crawler cams, manhole keys, access tools and safety equipment.
3. Drainage inspection
High-resolution cameras capture real-time footage as we track through the system.
4. Data collection
Defects and features are logged and geo-referenced for accuracy.
5. Report delivery
You get a full digital report within 1–2 working days.
We work to professional engineering standards — not just plumbing best guesses.
- HD video recordings of the entire inspection
- Colour stills of key defects or features
- Drainage layout plan showing nodes, direction, lengths and connections
- Industry standard defect coding — standard for UK drainage condition grading
- Chainage references — so defects can be located and fixed precisely
- Professional summary with clear actions and recommendations

What You’ll Get in Your Report
Our reports are tailored for homeowners, developers, builders and insurers.
Here’s what’s included:
You’ll know exactly what’s wrong, where it is, and what needs doing.
- Save money by avoiding unnecessary excavation or guesswork.
- Plan better with accurate drainage locations before any building works.
- Avoid damage by catching root ingress, cracks or joint displacement early.
- Stay compliant when dealing with planning, insurers or utility companies.
- Protect your asset — whether it’s your home or your investment property.

Benefits You Actually Notice
Booking a CCTV drainage survey in Medway gives you more than just a folder of files. It gives you control.
- Rochester
- Chatham
- Gillingham
- Rainham
- Strood
- Wainscott
- Hoo Peninsula
- Lordswood & Walderslade
Our Coverage Across Medway
We serve the entire Medway region, including:
We also cover outlying areas such as Cuxton, Cliffe, and Lower Upnor.
Customer Reviews & Case Studies
Reviews
Terrain Surveys Ltd have carried out a first class service of locating a drain pipe under my garden. Particular praise must go to Gareth and Euan, the onsite operatives who performed a first class survey on an extremely hot day. Consideration and care was exercised in my and my neighbours garden. Praise must also go to Sue in the office. All requests and questions were quickly responded to. Thank you.
Terrain Surveys have provided consistently high quality digital surveys for us for over a decade and we continue to use them through our work all over the UK - highly recommended
We have been working with Terrain surveys for more than 15 years. Terrain provide us with Topographic Surveys, Measured Building Surveys, 3D Revit Models and BIM, to an extremely high standard. They always provide excellent service and guidance throughout the entire process, and I would highly recommend their services.
Great surveys at competitive prices. Have used on two large jobs now and work has always been completed on time with the detail required. Recommended.
I gained quotes from 5 different surveyors for the same job, terrain came £700 cheaper then competitors.
CCTV Drainage Survey FAQ
FAQS
Most domestic surveys in Bedford cost about £500 + VAT, while larger commercial surveys tend to cost a bit more due to scale and complexity.
A typical single-line inspection takes 1–2 hours, including setup, survey and on-site debrief.
Yes. We require safe entry points—manholes or inspection chambers—to launch the camera. If these aren’t on your property, we’ll advise on alternatives.
Absolutely. We can stream the video feed to a tablet or monitor on-site so you see exactly what we see.

Our Recent CCTV Drainage Surveys
We conduct CCTV drainage surveys on a regular basis, up and down the country. Below are some of our most noteworthy CCTV drainage survey projects.
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