CCTV Drainage Surveys in Birmingham
Whether you’re managing a large-scale build, refurbishing commercial premises, or purchasing a property in Birmingham, our CCTV drainage surveys give you the clarity you need — fast, accurate, and with zero disruption.
We use high-definition crawler cameras to assess internal pipe condition and collect essential data including diameter, invert levels, flow direction, discharge type, and any structural issues.
Your survey includes:
- A detailed PDF report with mapped observations and defect grading
- High-resolution video and image stills
- A connectivity sketch showing drainage routes and access points
- Optional CAD drawings when combined with topographical or measured building surveys
Ideal for build-over applications, drainage risk assessments, legacy asset management, and pre-purchase checks across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands region.
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When & Why You Need a CCTV Drainage Survey
Here’s when you absolutely shouldn’t skip a survey:
- Before buying or selling a property
- When planning extensions, conversions, or groundwork
- If you’ve had repeated drain blockages
- After flooding or major downpours
- When you spot cracks, damp, or bad odours
- To comply with building regs or insurance claims
Why’s it so powerful?
Because it identifies:
- Cracked or collapsed pipes
- Root ingress (common in leafy Birmingham suburbs)
- Displaced joints and pipe misalignments
- Blockages, fatbergs, and scaling
- Illegal or outdated drainage connections
And unlike old-school excavation, we don’t need to dig to get results.
Why Choose Terrain Surveys?
Simple. We combine cutting-edge kit with boots-on-the-ground experience — and we’ve built a name in the Midlands for getting it done properly.
Local Expertise
Our Birmingham team know the lay of the land — from Victorian sewer layouts in Harborne to newer developments in Edgbaston.
We’ve surveyed commercial and residential drains across the West Midlands, so we know exactly what to look for.
Accreditations & Guarantees
We’re ISO 9001 certified, a Constructionline Gold Member, and fully SSIP accredited.
Our reports follow national CCTV Drainage survey specifications. That means they’re fully accepted by architects, insurers, local authorities and builders alike.
Trusted Team
Our engineers aren’t just skilled — they’re laser-focused.
Every surveyor is trained in both defect coding and site safety. And every job comes backed by years of experience, the latest tech, and support from our main Midlands office in Rugby.
We don’t cut corners. We show up, explain what we’re doing, and get the job done right.
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Our CCTV Drainage Survey Process
You get clarity in five simple steps:
1. Initial call
Tell us what’s going on and we’ll recommend the right survey
2. Site visit
We arrive with crawler or push-rod cameras suited to your drainage type
3. Live inspection
Real-time footage lets us assess the full length of the pipe
4. Capture & code
We record, document and defect-code everything to industry standard
5. Report delivery
You get a clear, professional report, often within 48 hours
It’s quick. It’s non-destructive. And you’ll finally have answers.
- A digital site plan showing drainage layout and access points
- Clear high-res photos and video footage
- A fully coded defect report
- Straightforward recommendations — from no action needed to urgent repair
- Files you can send straight to insurers, builders or your local council
What Your Report Includes
You’ll receive:
- No disruption: We inspect without excavation
- Quick answers: Reports turned around fast — often within 48 hours
- Professional-grade detail: Accepted by insurance and regulatory bodies
- Saves money: Spot problems early before they become structural issues
- Peace of mind: Know what you’re dealing with underground
Key Benefits
- Birmingham (all postcodes)
- Solihull
- Sutton Coldfield
- West Bromwich
- Wolverhampton
- Coventry
- Redditch
- Dudley
- Tamworth
- Warwickshire and beyond
Service Areas
Our Midlands team covers:
We’re local. We’re fast. And we’ve got boots on the ground near you. Need a CCTV Drainage survey in Birmingham? Drop us a message or call our Midlands office now to book your survey or get a free quote.
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
If you’ve got a question about a CCTV Drainage Survey you might find the answer below:
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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CCTV Foul Sewer Survey at Guy’s Hospital
Terrain Surveys were commissioned to carry out a CCTV survey of a Foul Water run at Guy's Hospital.
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Topographical, Utility and CCTV surveys – Bank House, Milton Keynes
With 3 distinct surveys all needing to take place around an ongoing demolition, co ordination was key to making sure the work…
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CCTV drainage and PAS128 surveys on a busy stretch of road near Leeds
Find out how by working night shifts with traffic management in place, we managed to conduct CCTV drainage and PAS128 surveys on…
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Comprehensive Surveys at Cobdown Sports Facility in Ditton Kent
Provide detailed and accurate surveys of a multi-purpose sports facility in Ditton, Kent
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CCTV Drainage Condition/Connectivity Survey near Birmingham
Without details and accurate plans of the existing drainage infrastructure, proposals and designs for future construction works could not progress. Terrain Surveys…
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CCTV Drainage Survey at St. Edmund’s College in Ware, Hertfordshire
Undertake a CCTV Drainage and Connectivity Survey at the historic St Edmund’s College & Prep School in Ware, Hertfordshire
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CCTV Drainage Investigation Survey at Capital Park, Cambridge
Our client required an extensive CCTV drainage connectivity survey of Capital Park
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CCTV Drainage Investigation Survey in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Our CCTV Drainage Survey team were instructed to undertake an investigation of an inverted syphon running under the River Stort in Bishop’s Stortford
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Measured Surveys of a School in Warwick
Undertake a variety of measured surveys at a school in Warwick
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