
CCTV Drainage Surveys in Hastings
Carrying out works in Hastings? Our CCTV drainage surveys give you a clear, non-invasive view of your underground drainage — perfect for pre-construction due diligence, build-over applications, or asset validation.
Using advanced camera systems, we inspect internal pipework and supply detailed data on condition, depth, diameter, flow direction and discharge type — all without the need for excavation.
What you get:
- A clear PDF report with condition grading and mapped observations
- HD video and high-resolution imagery
- An indicative connectivity sketch
- Optional CAD plans when combined with topo or building surveys
Trusted by engineers, planners and site managers across East Sussex to deliver drainage certainty, fast.
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When & Why You Need a CCTV Drainage Survey
So, when exactly should you book a CCTV drainage survey?
Here are some of the most common triggers:
- Buying a property? Don’t let dodgy drains become your problem. We’ll give you a clear picture before you sign anything.
- Slow drains or recurring blockages? These are often signs of deeper problems like cracks, sags or root intrusion.
- Planning an extension or renovation? You’ll want to know exactly where your drains run and whether they can handle the extra load.
- Subsidence or damp issues? Hidden drainage leaks can be the silent culprit.
- Council or insurance requests? Our survey reports are fully compliant and professionally formatted for submission.
In a coastal town like Hastings, with its mix of historic properties and newer builds, you’d be surprised how often ageing pipework is the root cause of surface-level issues.
- ISO 9001 for quality management
- Construction Line Gold for prequalification
- CSCS-certified team for safe site work
- Members of TSA and CICES

Why Choose Terrain Surveys?
Local Expertise
Our Sussex Regional Office is based right on West Hill Road in St Leonards, giving us quick access across Hastings, Bexhill, Rye, Battle and the surrounding towns.
We’ve surveyed everything from seaside guesthouses to listed buildings tucked behind the Old Town.
Basically, if there’s a drain in Hastings — we’ve probably inspected it.
Accreditations & Guarantees
We’re not just good — we’re gold-certified.
We also carry full public liability insurance, and our survey reports are produced to the WRC MSCC5 standard.
Translation? You’re covered.
Trusted Team
Our engineers are trained, certified and properly kitted out — from confined space entry gear to the latest camera tech.
But more than that?
We’re friendly, fast and reliable. You’ll always get a straight answer, no jargon, and results you can actually use.
Accreditations
- 1. We arrive on site fully equipped — including HD crawler cameras, access rods, and all the safety gear.
- 2. We inspect your drainage system remotely — no digging needed. Our kit works in pipes as small as 100mm and up to 100m in length.
- 3. We record and analyse everything — identifying cracks, blockages, collapses, root ingress, displaced joints, and more.
- 4. You get a detailed report and footage — complete with defect codes, condition grades, and clear recommendations.

How Our Drainage Survey Process Works
Wondering what actually happens during a CCTV drainage survey?
Here’s the lowdown:
If needed, we’ll also include still images, CAD drawings, or even drainage tracing using dye or sonar to map things out.
- A condition summary with clear defect grading
- Still images of key problem areas
- A video file (MP4 or DVD format, your choice)
- drainage run schematics and accurate chainage info
- Remedial recommendations with priority levels
- Asset referencing using unique node IDs

What Your Drainage Survey Report Includes
Your report won’t just sit in a drawer gathering dust.
It includes:
Whether it’s for a builder, buyer, insurer or local authority — our reports are ready to roll.
- Save thousands on unnecessary excavations
- Spot issues early before they become disasters
- Avoid nasty surprises in property purchases
- Meet planning or insurance requirements
- Plan works accurately with detailed mapping
- Peace of mind knowing your drains are sound

The Key Benefits (That Actually Matter)
Why bother with a CCTV drainage survey?
Here’s what you gain:
It’s like an MOT for your underground assets.
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- Hastings & St Leonards
- Bexhill-on-Sea
- Battle & Robertsbridge
- Rye & Camber
- Pevensey, Polegate & Eastbourne
- And wider East Sussex
Areas We Cover from Hastings
We’re based just minutes from the A21, so we cover:
Not sure if we cover your location? Just drop us an email. We cover all areas and might be able to get there same day.
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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