Cctv Drain Surveys in Hetton-Le-Hole , Sunderland

Generally, any pipe that serves only your property and stays within your boundary is your responsibility. If the pipe is shared with a neighbour or sits outside your property line, it usually transfers to Northumbrian Water ownership. We use our CCTV cameras to find the exact point of the defect. Once we identify the location, we can tell you if you need to pay for the fix or if you should call the water authority to handle it for free.

Our region has a unique history of ground subsidence due to old mine workings. This movement often causes underground clay pipes to crack or drop. A survey spots these hidden issues, along with root ingress and collapsed sections, before they turn into a multi-thousand-pound emergency after you have moved in. It is a small price to pay for peace of mind during the moving process.

Yes. If our camera identifies roots or building debris like mortar and concrete, we do not always have to dig up your garden or driveway. We use specialist high-pressure water jetting and mechanical milling tools to clear the pipe bore. Once the pipe is clear and cleaned, we can often install a no-dig resin patch to seal the entry point and prevent the problem from returning.

Every engineer at APJ Drainage is trained by the Water Jetting Association (WJA) and holds Confined Space qualifications. We are fully insured and follow WRc standards for all our CCTV reporting. This means the data and footage we provide are accurate, professional, and suitable for insurance claims or local authority requirements.

Older properties often suffer from "pitch fibre" pipes that have started to delaminate and squash over time, or salt-glazed clay pipes with open joints that invite root growth. Because many of these terraces share back-lane drainage, a blockage three houses down can cause your system to back up. A CCTV survey identifies these bottlenecks so we can advise on a permanent fix like structural relining rather than just temporary unblocking.