PRICE GUIDE · PLUMBING & HEATING · 2026–2027
CCTV Drain Survey cost in the UK
£80–£400 per survey. Typically £250.
A CCTV drain survey in the UK costs £80–£400, with around £250 typical for a domestic survey and report. A quick camera check of one run is cheapest; a full survey of every drain with a mapped report, or a pre-purchase survey for a buyer, costs more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a CCTV drain survey cost in the UK?
| Low end | £80 | a quick camera check of one drain |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £250 | what most people pay |
| High end | £400 | a full mapped survey or homebuyer report |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the plumbers and heating firms near you.
What moves the price
- Scope of the drain survey — one run inspected costs less than every drain mapped
- Report detail — a written report with video and a drain plan costs more than a quick look
- Access to chambers — buried or seized manhole covers take time to lift
- Blockages — drains may need jetting before the camera can see clearly
- Purpose — a homebuyer drain survey carries more responsibility and a fuller report
- Length of the drains — long runs in larger properties take longer to survey
Plumbing and heating prices in the UK are up 6% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Services for maintenance and repair, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical cctv drain survey would have cost about £240 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7DO →
WHAT YOU GET
What a CCTV drain survey booking includes
Takes: One to two hours on site, with the report usually within a few days. Not included: Drain jetting, repairs, relining and excavation are priced separately from the CCTV drain survey — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common CCTV drain survey jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask for a basic camera check first if you only need to see one problem drain
- Have the drain survey before buying an older house, as repairs found later are yours to pay
- Check whether the CCTV survey fee is credited if the same firm does the repair
Before you book
- Since sewer transfers, shared drains outside your boundary are often the water company's responsibility
- Ask whether the drain survey report will be suitable for an insurer or a mortgage lender
- Check your home insurance for accidental damage cover to underground drains
- It helps to uncover every manhole cover and clear the way to it before the drain survey
CCTV Drain Survey cost: questions people ask
£80–£400 per survey, about £250 typical. A quick check of one run costs least; a full mapped survey or a homebuyer report costs the most.
Usually one to two hours on site. The written report often follows within a few days.
You are normally responsible for drains serving only your property within its boundary. Shared drains and sewers are usually the water company's.
For older houses, large trees nearby or signs of subsidence, it is often worth it, as drain repairs can be costly.
Jetting, repairs, relining and excavation are all separate. Ask whether a blocked drain must be cleared first.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, read from published UK CCTV drain survey costs — a national range, not a quote. The scope and report decide your price.
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