CCTV Drain Surveys in Cardiff

The cost depends on property size and drainage complexity — properties such as Victorian terraces, Edwardian semis, modern apartments, bay-side developments, and commercial premises with larger drainage networks take longer to survey. Request a fast, fixed-price quote online for your Cardiff property; we confirm the price beforehand.

We strongly recommend a pre-purchase drain survey for Cardiff properties, especially older builds. Hidden drainage defects can cost thousands to repair and are not covered by standard homebuyer surveys. A CCTV inspection gives you negotiating power and peace of mind.

A typical residential survey in Cardiff takes between one and two hours on site. You then receive a full written report with annotated footage once the recording has been reviewed and graded against the MSCC5 standard. Larger properties or those with complex drainage layouts may require additional time.

MSCC5 is the WRc Manual of Sewer Condition Classification, the industry-standard coding used to grade any defects found in your Cardiff drainage survey. Each section of pipe receives its own grade, giving you a comparable, professional condition score rather than a general description.

If you're extending or building near a public sewer in Cardiff, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water will normally ask for a build-over agreement, and a CCTV survey showing the exact route and depth of the pipe is usually the evidence they need to grant it.