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Terraced homes where a pre-purchase drain survey is being carried out

Homebuyer Drain Surveys

Terraced homes where a pre-purchase drain survey is being carried out

Homebuyer Drain Surveys In Nottingham & The East Midlands

Know The Condition Of The Drains Before You Buy

A homebuyer (pre-purchase) drain survey is a CCTV inspection of a property's drains before you exchange contracts. Standard building surveys rarely inspect underground pipes, so a drain survey can reveal costly defects — collapses, root ingress or pipes shared with neighbours — while you can still renegotiate.

Why buyers commission a drain survey

Repairing a collapsed drain can cost far more than the survey that finds it. Older properties with clay pipes, homes with large trees nearby, and houses that have been extended are the most likely to have hidden drainage defects.

Our report explains the condition of each run and gives an indication of any repair needed, which you can share with your solicitor or use to renegotiate.

  • Older properties with clay drains
  • Homes with mature trees nearby
  • Properties with extensions over drains
  • Houses with a history of blockages
  • Rural homes with private drainage

Service Benefits

  • Fast turnaround to suit your purchase timeline
  • Report you can share with your solicitor
  • Clear repair indications to support renegotiation
  • Vendor-friendly, non-invasive inspection

Our Homebuyer Surveys Process

01

Book With The Agent

We arrange access with the estate agent or vendor.

02

Survey The Drains

A full camera inspection of the accessible runs.

03

Receive Your Report

A written report with images and recommendations.

04

Decide With Confidence

Use the findings to proceed, renegotiate or plan repairs.

Homebuyer Surveys Prices

From£150+ VAT

  • No call-out fee
  • Price agreed before we start
  • Book online in minutes
See the full price list

Frequently Asked Questions

Usually not in any detail. Most surveyors lift a manhole cover and look at the flow, but they don't put a camera through the pipes. A CCTV drain survey is the only way to see the condition of underground drainage.

Yes. Give us the agent's details and we'll arrange a time with them and the vendor.

We aim to issue homebuyer reports promptly after the survey so they fit your conveyancing timeline — tell us your exchange date when you book.

Where We Offer Homebuyer Surveys

We provide homebuyer drain surveys in Nottingham and right across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire from our base in Southwell. Choose your area for local details.

What Our Customers Say

4.9 from 101 Google reviews
  • Noel BurtonSeptember 2026
    “Gino came explained everything to me and was very profesional and extremely polite and respectful Cleared my drain and explained it to me as he did the job He did the job…”
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  • Amelia LeaJuly 2026
    “Excellent service, called yesterday afternoon, they came this morning, helpful, friendly and got the job done. Gave advice as well which was appreciated. Definitely recommend.”
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  • Will LongdenJuly 2026
    “Speedy and friendly service. Well priced considering urgent fix. Communication good, and no more blocked drain! Kept us well informed of future steps we may have to take but were…”
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