LONDON, GB / ACCESS Newswire / June 3, 2026 / A CCTV drain survey sends a camera through your drains to find the real cause of a blockage, a recurring smell, or a problem flagged before a property purchase. It is the difference between guessing and knowing, and it is now the standard way to do drainage due diligence before you buy a home or commit to a repair. West London has plenty of firms offering it, so the question is which to trust with the camera and the report.
Below are six companies that regularly come up for CCTV drain surveys across Chiswick, Ealing, Richmond and the wider West and South-West London area, with a note on who each one suits.
How this list was put together
This round-up was compiled by a local research team using publicly available information: Google ratings and review counts, engineer accreditations (such as WRc), published survey pricing, and the report formats each firm offers. It is general information to help readers shortlist options, not a formal endorsement, so do your own checks before booking. One thing to look for throughout: a survey is only as useful as the report behind it, so it is worth asking what you actually receive (a video file, a written WinCan report, indicative repair costs) before you book.
1. ASAP Drainage
A strong all-round option for West London on the public record. ASAP Drainage is a Chiswick-based drain company, family-run since 2012, with WRc-accredited engineers carrying out the surveys and a 4.9-star Google rating. What stands out is the pricing model: fixed-fee CCTV drain surveys from £149+VAT with no call-out charge, and a same-day WinCan report (the industry-standard survey document) on the insurance-grade and solicitor-ready tiers. The team is 100% in-house rather than subcontracted, runs 24/7, and offers clearly priced tiers for different needs, including a homebuyer survey at £189+VAT and a build-over agreement survey at £325+VAT. You can see the full tier list on the CCTV drain survey page, and the areas covered span West and South-West London out into Surrey and Berkshire.
Best for: homeowners and buyers who want fixed, published pricing and a same-day report.
2. Flowaway Drainage
A local Chiswick drainage firm that appears alongside the area’s specialists for general drainage and survey work. A reasonable local option if you want a nearby, smaller team for a straightforward inspection.
Best for: Chiswick residents wanting a local, general drainage outfit.
3. Richmond Drainage Services
A South-West London firm covering the Richmond, Kingston and Chiswick corridor. Useful if your property sits on that SW London side of the river and you want a surveyor who works the area daily.
Best for: Richmond and Kingston homeowners.
4. London Drainage Facilities
An Ealing-focused operation offering CCTV surveys across the W and UB postcodes. A solid pick for the Ealing and Greenford side of West London.
Best for: Ealing and Greenford properties.
5. Pro Drain
A West London drainage company based towards Wembley that covers Chiswick, Richmond, Ealing and Uxbridge. Worth a quote if you are on the northern edge of the West London area.
Best for: North-West London and Uxbridge-side jobs.
6. Drain Detectives
A CCTV survey specialist with a strong focus on pre-purchase and report-led inspections. A good shout if your priority is the survey and report itself rather than a firm that also carries out the remedial work.
Best for: buyers who want a report-led survey specialist.
What a good CCTV drain survey should include
Whoever you choose, a credible CCTV drain survey should give you more than a quick look down a pipe. Expect a camera inspection of the relevant drain runs, identification of the actual fault (a blockage, a crack, root ingress, a collapsed section, or a misaligned joint), and a deliverable you can act on. For a purchase or an insurance claim that means a written report, ideally a WinCan report, plus the video file and indicative repair costs. Ask whether there is a call-out fee on top of the survey price, and whether the quoted figure is fixed or an estimate.
A note on price
CCTV drain survey pricing in West London commonly runs from around £149 to £349+VAT depending on the depth of report (a standard inspection costs less than a solicitor-ready or insurance-grade report). Some firms publish fixed fees, while others quote per job after a call-out. For a purchase or insurance matter, the report format matters as much as the price, so confirm what you receive before booking.
The short version
For West London 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 specifically want a report-led survey specialist, Drain Detectives is worth a look, and the local firms above are sensible options depending on your postcode. Whichever you pick, confirm the accreditation, the report format, and whether the price is fixed before you book.
Company Details
Company Name: ASAP Drainage
Contact Person: Matt
Email: info@asapdrainage.com
Website: https://www.asapdrainage.com/
SOURCE: ASAP Drainage
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