
CCTV Drainage Surveys in Orpington
Working on a development in Orpington? Our CCTV drainage surveys deliver the drainage insights you need — quickly, accurately, and without the disruption of excavation.
Using high-definition crawler cameras, we assess internal pipe condition and capture vital data on diameter, invert levels, flow direction, discharge type, and structural integrity.
Your survey package includes:
- A clear PDF report with condition grading and mapped defects
- HD video and still imagery
- An indicative drainage connectivity sketch as standard
- CAD outputs available when combined with topo or building surveys
Perfect for build-over approvals, legacy
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When Should You Book a Drainage Survey in Orpington?
Not sure if it’s time to act?
Here’s when a CCTV drainage survey is absolutely the right call:
- Before buying a home — avoid unexpected repair costs later.
- When extending or building over drains — local authorities often require a pre-build drainage condition report.
- Recurring blockages or bad smells — get a definitive answer, not a guess.
- If you’ve experienced flooding or subsidence — check if pipework has been damaged or misaligned.
- To support insurance claims — video evidence is often required to progress a claim.
And if your home’s over 30 years old, it’s worth checking for ageing or cracked clay pipes — we see it all the time in Orpington.
- ISO 9001:2015 certification for quality assurance
- Construction Line Gold membership
- Membership with The Survey Association, CICES, and Acclaim
- A field team that’s 100% CSCS certified

Why Orpington Chooses Terrain Surveys
Familiar With the Area
From 1930s semis in Crofton to newer developments near St Mary Cray, we’ve surveyed all sorts of drainage systems across Orpington and its surrounding suburbs.
That local experience means faster mobilisation and a better understanding of what we’re likely to encounter underground.
Fully Accredited
We don’t cut corners — we hold:
That means your report is valid for planning, insurance, and compliance — no delays, no rework.
In-House Experts
Our surveyors are trained in drainage defect coding and CCTV interpretation. So the report you get is not only professional — it’s trusted, repeatable, and crystal-clear.
We’ll even go over it with you to make sure you know exactly what it all means.
Accreditations

Our CCTV Drainage Survey Process in Orpington
Here’s what to expect — step by step:
1. Quick Booking
Give us a ring or complete our online form. We’ll confirm a time that works for you — often within 48 hours.
2. Site Visit & Setup
Our team arrives with all the necessary gear — robotic cameras, rodding cams, and lighting. No need for excavation.
3. HD drainage Inspection
We feed the camera through your drainage system and record the live video feed, identifying every issue — cracks, tree roots, blockages, displaced joints.
4. Professional Coding & Review
Each defect is logged to the WRC MSCC5 standard.Everything’s accurately mapped and measured.
5. Fast-Tracked Report
Within two working days, we’ll send you a detailed digital report with footage, images and a clear summary of findings and recommendations.
- A mapped overview of your drainage layout
- High-resolution video footage (MPEG format)
- Colour-coded defect summaries
- Still images of key faults
- Accurate pipe dimensions, gradients, and materials
- Prioritised repair advice
- Output in both CAD and PDF formats if needed

What’s Included in Your Report?
You’ll receive:
Need to show it to insurers, builders, or local planning officers? You’ll have everything they need — professionally presented and easy to interpret.
- No mess, no fuss — completely non-invasive.
- Super quick turnaround — reports delivered in 1–2 working days.
- Clear-cut advice — know what’s wrong and how to fix it.
- Total compliance — reports suitable for insurers, councils, builders.
- Cost-effective — early detection avoids major repairs.

Why Orpington Clients Recommend Us
- Petts Wood
- St Mary Cray
- Farnborough
- Crofton
- Green Street Green
- Chelsfield
- Goddington
- Locksbottom
Orpington Areas We Cover
We’ve got the whole BR5 and BR6 area covered, including:
Need us in nearby Bromley, Chislehurst or Sidcup? No problem — we’ve got local teams nearby and ready to move.
Need a quote for a CCTV drainage survey in Orpington?
Call our friendly team or request a callback online — we’ll get you booked in and sorted out, no hassle.
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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