FAQ’s - CCTV Drain Surveys

  • Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) for Drainage Systems

    We use a small high-resolution camera which is inserted into the lines through an access point such as a manhole. This lets us identify any blockages, damage or defects in the line.

  • Have Regular issues - continuous blockages or smells

    Identify Issues - To check the condition of the drains and identify any defects.

    Preventative maintenance - Proactive way of finding any issues before they escalate. Drain repairs can be costly if left.

    Pre-Adoption Survey - We can carry out a CCTV Drain Survey before you had over to Scottish Water.

    Home Buyer Drain Survey - Peace of mind showing the condition of the drainage to avoid finding any issues after you move in.

    • Commercial Property and Facility Managers - avoid disruption to the business or property and expensive drain repairs if issues are left

    • Homeowners - peace of mind when buying a new property

    • Developers & Builders - pre adoption drain surveys are required by Scottish Water

    • Landlords - prevent emergency call outs -make sure the tenants are not putting thing down that may cause issues

  • We can detect blockages, obstructions, collapsed pipes, tree roots ingress, cracks and open or joint displacements.

  • For a full CCTV Survey you will receive:

    Video footage - access to our WinCan system using MSCC5 Sewers & Drainage Inspection Standard.

    PDF Report - a detailed report showing what has been surveyed, images, gradings and summary of our findings.

    Recommendations - We will give you advice and a quote on how to carry out any repairs found.

  • Our crawler camera can survey pipes with diameter up to 450mm.

    Our push rod camera can survey standard pipes with diameter 100mm and 150mm.

    Our trap jumper camera can survey pipes with diameter between 50mm and 80mm.

  • Usually within 24-48 hours but this depends on the size of the survey.

  • Absolutely, it can catch any issues before they become a problem.

  • Prices vary depending on the size of the property, how many lines you have and your needs. We offer free quotes with no hidden fees. We may wish to carry out a site survey before providing the quote.

    We provide CCTV Drain Survey services in: Ayrshire, Glasgow, East Kilbride, Motherwell and the surrounding areas.

    Contact us now on 0141 442 0124/01292 848014. Email enquiries@equiflosolutions.co.uk or us our online contact us form.

  • Preventative maintenance will make sure your drainage runs smoothly all year round and detect early signs of damage or blockages rather than needing an emergency callout and minor issues becoming major.

  • For commercial properties we recommend:

    • once a year as part of planned maintenance

    • before buying or leasing a new site or home

    • After any flooding

    • Before and after any construction

  • Absolutely, This will give you peace of mind and allow you to know if there are any issues with the drains before you move in. If there are issues then you can get the seller to make the repairs.

    You are responsible for the drains within your property not Scottish Water.

    1. The project is started on the Wincan system detailing the location etc of the job.

    2. The camera is inserted into an access point like a manhole.

    3. The operator then starts recording and moves through the pipe showing the condition.

    4. The recording will be paused if any issues are found and added as a defect.

    5. Once the end point is reached like the next manhole the recording will stop and that section will be completed.

    6. This will continue until all sections of pipes are done.

    7. The survey is then viewed in the back office to make sure nothing has been missed.

    8. The report will then be compiled which shows each section with the condition and also the details of the manhole and pipe. e.g. depth, width, diameter.

    9. The final report will be sent to the customer with a link to the WinCan system to view the footage.

    10. A quote for any recommendations for further work will also be provided.