HD camera inspection that reveals exactly what is inside your drains — cracks, root intrusion, displaced joints, and blockages. Essential before property purchase or for recurring problems.
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Across Devon properties, we attend a consistent set of issues for this service. We explain the cause clearly before recommending any work.
Every visit follows the same structured process. As a result, you receive a consistent standard of work whether the job is a quick clearance or a multi-stage diagnostic survey.
CCTV drain surveys from £150, including a written report and footage. See the pricing overview for all service pricing across Devon.
We carry out CCTV drain surveys across Tavistock, Okehampton, Launceston and the full 20-mile service area. See our locations pages for area-specific information.
We assess symptoms and isolate the likely blockage point. Furthermore, we lift the nearest manhole or use CCTV access to confirm the location before any clearance work begins.
We clear and clean drains using the right method for the issue. Therefore, you avoid both the under-clearing of repeat call-outs and the over-clearing of unnecessary work.
We provide practical recommendations to reduce repeat callouts. As a result, our customers typically see year-on-year reductions in drainage costs after their first visit.
A CCTV drain survey passes a small HD camera through your drainage pipes to inspect their condition from the inside. The camera records footage showing cracks, root infiltration, displaced joints, blockages, and scale build-up. A CCTV survey is particularly recommended when buying a property, when drains block repeatedly, before drainage works, and when requesting a repair quote. Many older Devon properties have clay pipe drainage that benefits from regular inspection.
A qualified plumber can clear most drain blockages — blocked sinks, toilets, outside gullies, and main drainage runs. We carry drain rods and high-pressure jetting equipment for this purpose. For more complex issues such as collapsed pipes, root infiltration, or shared drainage disputes, CCTV survey and specialist equipment may be needed. We cover all these scenarios, so you only need to make one call.
Older Devon properties — particularly stone farmhouses and Victorian terraces in Tavistock — most commonly suffer drain blockages due to: tree root infiltration into ageing clay pipes; displaced pipe joints from ground movement; fat and grease build-up in kitchen drains; accumulated scale; heavy autumn leaf fall blocking external gullies; and flushing of wipes or sanitary products. Properties with septic tanks face additional risks of soakaway saturation during heavy rainfall.
One of the most common questions we hear from Devon homeowners: who pays for clearing a blocked drain? The answer depends on where the blockage is — and it's not always obvious.
Drainage AdviceTwo methods. Very different results. Here's what the difference between drain rodding and high-pressure jetting means in practice for Devon homeowners.