If you have a recurring blockage, a smell you cannot trace, or a property purchase that needs checking before you commit, a CCTV drain survey is how you find out what is really happening underground. A camera goes through the drain, the fault is identified, and you get a report you can act on. Surrey has a wide choice of firms offering this, from solo local outfits to specialist survey companies, so here is who regularly comes up.
Below are six options for CCTV drain surveys across Guildford, Esher, Weybridge, Cobham and the wider Surrey area, with a note on who each suits.
How this list was put together
This round-up was compiled by a local research team using publicly available information: review ratings and counts, engineer accreditations such as WRc, published survey pricing, and the report formats offered. It is general information to help readers shortlist options, not a formal endorsement, so do your own checks before booking. A useful rule throughout: the report is the product, so confirm what you actually receive (video file, written WinCan report, indicative repair costs) and whether the price is fixed or a call-out estimate.
1. ASAP Drainage
A strong all-round option across Surrey on the public record. ASAP Drainage is a family-run drain company operating since 2012, with WRc-accredited engineers and a 4.9-star Google rating, covering Surrey from its Chiswick base out to Esher, Weybridge, Cobham, Leatherhead and Guildford. The draw is transparent pricing: fixed-fee CCTV drain surveys from £149+VAT with no call-out charge, a homebuyer survey at £189+VAT, an insurance-grade report at £225+VAT, and a build-over agreement survey at £325+VAT, all with a same-day WinCan report on the report-led tiers. The team is 100% in-house, runs 24/7, and publishes its prices rather than quoting after a visit. The full tier list is on the CCTV drain survey page, and the areas covered run across Surrey and the wider commuter belt.
Best for: Surrey homeowners and buyers who want published fixed pricing and a same-day report.
2. Your Drain Experts
A Surrey-focused CCTV survey service with inspections advertised from around £199. A reasonable option if you want a county-wide team that leads on the survey itself.
Best for: general Surrey survey work at a mid-range fixed price.
3. BDS Drainage
A Surrey drainage inspection firm offering CCTV surveys and sewer inspections with a free-quote model. Worth a call if you prefer to get a tailored quote before committing.
Best for: people who want a quote-first approach.
4. Jetting Services Direct
A Checkatrade-approved firm covering Esher, Claygate and the KT postcodes for residential and commercial CCTV surveys. A sensible local pick for the Esher and Cobham side of Surrey.
Best for: Esher and Claygate residents.
5. Drain Detectives (Guildford)
A CCTV survey specialist covering Guildford and Godalming, with pre-purchase surveys around £325+VAT. A good fit if your priority is a report-led survey from a dedicated inspection specialist.
Best for: Guildford buyers wanting a report-led specialist.
6. JSD Drainage
A Checkatrade-approved drainage firm covering Chessington, Esher and Claygate for CCTV surveys and inspections. Another solid local option for the north-east corner of Surrey.
Best for: Chessington and Esher properties.
What a good CCTV drain survey should include
A credible CCTV drain survey does more than point a camera at a pipe. Expect inspection of the relevant drain runs, a clear identification of the fault (blockage, crack, root ingress, collapse, or a misaligned joint), and a usable deliverable. For a purchase or insurance claim that means a written report, ideally a WinCan report, with the video file and indicative repair costs. Always check whether a call-out fee is added on top, and whether the survey price is fixed or an estimate that can move.
A note on price
Across Surrey, CCTV drain survey prices commonly run from roughly £149 to £349+VAT depending on the depth of the report, with standard inspections costing less than solicitor-ready or insurance-grade reports. Some firms publish fixed fees; others quote after a call-out. For anything tied to a purchase or an insurance matter, the report format is as important as the headline price.
The short version
For Surrey homeowners and buyers who want clear fixed pricing and a same-day report, ASAP Drainage is a strong starting point on the public record. If you want a dedicated report-led specialist in the Guildford area, Drain Detectives is worth a look, and the local firms above are sensible depending on your postcode. Whichever you choose, confirm accreditation, report format and fixed pricing before booking.
Business Info
Business Name: ASAP Drainage
Contact Person: Matt
Business Address: 1-3 Davis Rd, London W3 7SE, United Kingdom
Mail ID: info@asapdrainage.com