A CCTV drain survey can help determine if drains are damaged or blocked with the minimum amount of disruption and cost. Professional camera engineers can do a complete survey in a single day, resulting in a report detailing the state of your drains and pipes. This can save money in the long run, but how much should you expect to pay in the first instance and what may affect the price?
The Cost of CCTV Drain Surveys
According to Checkatrade, the average price of a basic CCTV survey is around £85 to £235, but you should expect to pay between around £200 to £350 for a full drain survey and report. The price will also increase for larger properties and where ground excavation is required.
Costs may also depend on where you live. But whether you are looking for a drain survey in Carlisle or the installation of drain lining Reading, it is always important to request a quote from your drain expert, such as www.drainpower.co.uk/drainage-services/drain-lining/reading, beforehand.
It is also important to choose reputable tradespeople to do such jobs. Advice on this can be found on the Citizens Advice website here:
Influencing Factors
We have already mentioned some of the factors that can influence the cost of CCTV drain surveys. Therefore, you will need to consider the type of property you have and the drainage systems in place when agreeing on a price. Some systems will need complex navigation and wider pipes may need a larger camera to be used. Both of these can lead to higher costs.
Longer drains will also take more time to examine, which can influence the price. For example, Checkatrade figures state that a larger property may need a 6-hour CCTV drain survey, for example, at an average cost of £350 to £450.
In addition, some drains are harder to get to and may need some excavation work before a CCTV survey can be carried out. This can add between £100 to £300 on average to the total cost of the survey.