Purchasing a property is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. Standard home surveys rarely include a full drainage inspection, meaning hidden problems underground often go unnoticed until it’s too late. A home buyers drain survey gives you a detailed understanding of the condition of your drains, helping you make an informed decision before completing your purchase.
Drainage repairs can be expensive and disruptive. A survey highlights issues such as:
Without a survey, you may inherit costly drainage problems from the previous owner. Our surveys ensure:
Some lenders and insurers require evidence of drainage condition. Our CCTV drain surveys provide professional reports that meet industry standards and are accepted by mortgage companies, insurers, and solicitors.
A home buyers drain survey is recommended in several situations:
Our home buyers drain survey reports are clear, professional, and easy to understand. Each report includes:
This information helps you negotiate with sellers, plan for repairs, or move forward with complete peace of mind.
Every survey is tailored to the property, but the process usually follows these steps:
We begin by locating manholes, inspection chambers, and access points to gain safe entry to the drainage system.
Our engineers insert advanced CCTV cameras into the system, capturing live HD footage of the drain condition.
We assess the footage to detect cracks, root ingress, collapses, and other defects that could lead to costly repairs.
Our findings are compiled into a detailed, easy-to-read report including images, video, and repair advice.
If required, we can provide full drain mapping, showing system layout and connections—useful for extensions or new builds.
Our engineers will talk you through the results, ensuring you fully understand your drains and any recommended work.
With over 30 years’ experience, Clearmasters have helped thousands of home buyers uncover hidden drainage issues before committing to a purchase. Trust us for expert, honest, and reliable surveys.
Trusted by home buyers, mortgage providers, and insurers
At Clearmasters, we specialise in professional home buyers drain surveys across Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, and London. Our CCTV inspections uncover hidden issues and provide detailed reports suitable for mortgage lenders, insurers, and solicitors.
Using the latest camera technology, our engineers deliver accurate, high-quality footage and clear recommendations—so you know exactly what’s happening underground before you buy.
With competitive pricing, fast turnaround times, and friendly, knowledgeable staff, Clearmasters are the trusted choice for thousands of property buyers every year.
A home buyers drain survey is a CCTV inspection of the drainage system in a property. It identifies blockages, cracks, and structural issues that could cause costly problems after purchase.
Yes. Standard property surveys rarely include drains. Without a drain survey, you could miss hidden issues underground that might cost thousands to repair.
Most home buyers drain surveys take between 1–2 hours depending on property size and access. Reports are usually provided within 48 hours.
Yes. Our surveys produce professional reports and footage that are suitable for mortgage lenders, insurers, and solicitors.
If defects are found, we provide clear recommendations and cost-effective repair solutions. Many clients use our reports to negotiate with the seller before purchase.
Ideally, you should book your survey before exchange of contracts. This ensures you have all the information needed to make a confident decision.
