CCTV drain inspections
Homebuyer, commercial, pre-purchase, insurance and repeat-issue surveys — reports and watchable footage.
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in Edinburgh
Book a survey slot — we confirm access and what you’ll receive before we attend.
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Repeat drainage problems in Edinburgh without a clear cause are exactly when a camera earns its fee — another quick clear rarely fixes a dip, defect or root path. We cover Leith and Morningside on the same basis. Survey slots in Edinburgh fill fast before completions; we’re booked because reports are usable and honest about what we could and couldn’t see. From New Town stone to post-war schemes and new flats — we work with access limits and shared stacks daily.
Recent CCTV survey work in Edinburgh
Example 1
A buyer in Edinburgh booked a drain camera survey before exchange — the vendor said the drains were fine, but slow bathroom wastes suggested otherwise.
We ran the camera from an accessible chamber and recorded the full run: connections, material changes and any defects. Footage showed a displaced clay joint catching waste — not a disaster, but real leverage for the solicitor. They received watchable files plus a short written summary.
Result: They negotiated with evidence instead of guesswork, and had a clear repair scope for after completion.
Example 2
A terraced home in Edinburgh kept suffering the same kitchen sink backup every few months after quick clears elsewhere.
Instead of another blind rod pass, we surveyed when the line had enough flow to see. The camera picked up dense root ingress on a bend — the kind of fault that feels like a “normal blockage” until you look inside the pipe.
Result: They stopped paying for repeat clearances and moved to a quoted fix based on what the camera proved.
Example 3
After heavy rain, a driveway gully in Edinburgh stopped taking water; the owner worried a pipe had collapsed under the hardstanding.
We surveyed from the gully toward the main, logging inverts and looking for breaks, ovality or rubble. The line was sound with a trapped silt section — no structural collapse — so major excavation wasn’t justified on the evidence.
Result: They avoided a dig-first approach, addressed the real restriction, and kept the footage for their records.
We’re honest when the line can’t be seen end-to-end — partial surveys are labelled as such rather than oversold.
Why choose us
Our cctv drain surveys engineers in Edinburgh document access limits honestly; if we can’t see a section, we say so instead of implying certainty. Homeowners and buyers in Edinburgh compare surveyors; we’re chosen because reports are forwardable to solicitors and insurers — not lost in jargon.
When you need a CCTV drain survey in Edinburgh
We run the camera from sensible access points, record the run, and summarise what we saw in plain English — plus watchable files you can forward. If we can’t see a section end-to-end, we say so rather than implying certainty.
After the report, any clearance or repair is your choice with costs upfront — we don’t bundle jetting into a survey you didn’t ask for.
Common questions in Edinburgh
- Do you work on tenement plumbing and shared drains?
- Yes — we’re used to shared services and access constraints, and we’ll explain what’s your responsibility vs common parts where it affects the job.
- Can you repair Saniflo or macerator pumps?
- We attend macerator faults regularly — pumps, alarms and discharge routes — and test properly after repair.
- Are you Gas Safe registered?
- All gas work is carried out by Gas Safe registered engineers; we can provide registration details on request.
- Do you offer leak detection under floors or in kitchens?
- Yes — we trace hidden leaks methodically and minimise unnecessary damage while proving the source.
Typical work we see in Edinburgh
- Tenement stacks, stone fabric, and stairwell access — macerators, combi pressure quirks, and careful work around shared services.
- Hidden leaks and insurance-ready documentation when water tracks through older floors and joists.
- Heating upgrades where TRVs, zoning, and realistic boiler output have to match the building, not a brochure.
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After the survey — clearance only if you need it
This page is about camera inspection and reporting. If footage shows a blockage we can clear, our blocked drain team in Edinburgh handles that as a separate quoted job — so you’re not sold jetting when you only booked a survey.
Main clearance and jetting hub: blocked drains in Edinburgh.
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Why Choose PK Plumbing?
With nearly 30 years experience you are in safe hands. After completing a 5 year apprenticeship our founder has been working ever since. From broken boilers in Blyth to fixing taps in Tynemouth. We can also help with your drainage problems.
PK Plumbing offers expert cctv drain surveys across Edinburgh and the surrounding area — reliable workmanship, clear pricing, and engineers you can trust. Whether it’s a planned job or an urgent callout, our team is ready to help.
If you need cctv drain surveys in Edinburgh or nearby, we’ll scope the work properly and keep you informed. We also cover drains and wider plumbing, so common issues don’t turn into repeat problems.
Need dependable cctv drain surveys in Edinburgh? Our team covers quality bathroom work and everyday repairs, with engineers on call around the clock for emergencies — so you’re covered when things can’t wait.
Serving Edinburgh and nearby, we focus on clear communication, tidy workmanship, and getting cctv drain surveys jobs done right the first time. Get in touch for a straight answer and a realistic timescale.
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