If you need a CCTV drain survey in Horsforth, Yorkshire Drain Survey provides professional drain inspections across all of LS18 — typically booked within 24 hours, with same-day written reports. We cover Horsforth town centre, Rawdon, Cookridge, Ireland Wood, and Yeadon. Our drain surveys include full HD camera footage, a detailed written report, and clear advice on next steps — with no call-out fee and no hidden costs. Horsforth is one of Leeds' most sought-after suburbs — a former township with its own strong identity, now home to a mix of Victorian stone semis, Edwardian villas, and interwar housing. The Town Street area, New Road Side, and the streets climbing up towards Rawdon give Horsforth its characterful, village-like feel — but beneath the appealing exteriors, drainage infrastructure dating back to the late 19th century is a common source of hidden problems.
Our services in Horsforth
Why Horsforth LS18 Properties Need a CCTV Drain Survey
LS18 was heavily developed between 1880 and 1930, and the drainage serving properties in that period was typically salt-glazed clay pipe in combined configurations — carrying both foul and surface water in the same run. In Horsforth's older streets, these pipes now show typical age-related deterioration: cracked sections, displaced joints, and root ingress from the area's numerous mature garden and street trees. The houses look solid and well-maintained; the drains beneath them often tell a different story.
Horsforth is a popular area for families and professionals moving out of central Leeds, and the property market moves quickly. Conveyancing solicitors and RICS surveyors in LS18 increasingly flag drainage surveys as recommended — particularly for pre-1940 properties and any home where extensions or loft conversions have added new drainage connections. Our Horsforth team turns surveys around fast, with written reports ready the same day.
What's Included in Our Horsforth CCTV Survey
- Full HD CCTV camera inspection of your drain system
- Detailed written report with footage
- Identification of blockages, cracks, root ingress, collapsed sections
- Drainage mapping if required
- Fast turnaround — results same day in most cases
- Horsforth town centre & Town Street (LS18)
- New Road Side & Woodlands (LS18)
- Rawdon & Cragg Hill (LS19)
- Cookridge & Ireland Wood (LS16)
- Yeadon (LS19)
- Rodley & Calverley (LS13, LS28)
- Book online or call — same-day and next-day slots available
- Engineer arrives — fully equipped, no mess
- Survey completed — camera inspects every accessible drain
- Report delivered — clear findings, plain English
Areas We Cover in Horsforth
How It Works
Frequently Asked Questions — CCTV Drain Survey Horsforth
How much does a CCTV drain survey cost in Horsforth?We provide clear, upfront pricing before any work begins — call 0113 734 2245 for a quote. Our surveys use industry-leading iTouch CCTV camera technology and include a full written report with video footage.
Is a drain survey worth it when buying a house in Horsforth?Absolutely — especially for Horsforth's pre-1940 stone semis and Edwardian villas, where original clay drainage is the norm. Many conveyancing solicitors working in LS18 now recommend a drainage survey before exchange. It's a small cost that can avoid very expensive surprises post-completion.
How quickly can you carry out a CCTV drain survey in Horsforth?We typically have availability within 24 hours and offer same-day service for urgent cases. Reports are delivered the same day in most cases — essential when you're working to a conveyancing deadline.
What problems do you find most often in Horsforth drains?Root ingress from mature garden and street trees is the most frequent issue we identify in LS18. Cracked clay pipes, displaced joints at old junctions, and partially collapsed sections under driveway extensions are also common — particularly in properties where work has been done without drainage checks.
Do you cover the whole Horsforth area?Yes — our CCTV drain survey service covers all of Horsforth and LS18, plus Rawdon (LS19), Cookridge and Ireland Wood (LS16), Yeadon (LS19), and Rodley (LS13). If you're unsure whether we cover your address, call us and we'll confirm immediately.
Homebuyer Drain Survey Horsforth
Purchasing a property in Horsforth? A homebuyer drain survey is one of the smartest pre-purchase checks you can commission — particularly in LS18's older streets where Victorian clay drainage is standard. We work to conveyancing timescales and deliver same-day reports, so you're never holding up exchange waiting for drainage results. Our surveys are accepted by solicitors and mortgage providers and include a full written report with HD footage.
Get a Quote for Horsforth
Get in touch today for a professional CCTV drain survey in Horsforth — we know LS18 well and can usually book you in within 24 hours.
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Choose a time that works for you — online booking or call us direct on 0113 734 2245. We'll confirm within the hour.
We Arrive, On Time
Our engineer arrives in a fully equipped van, ready to begin. We respect your time and always show up when promised.
Full Camera Inspection
HD CCTV cameras travel through your drains, recording everything in full detail. The whole process usually takes 1–2 hours.
Report in Your Inbox
Your full written report — including footage, photos, findings, and recommendations — delivered within 24 hours.
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We built our reputation one survey at a time. Every job gets the same level of care — whether it's a homebuyer check or a full commercial inspection.
Latest HD Camera Equipment
We use professional-grade CCTV robotic crawlers with HD recording — nothing gets missed.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden extras, no surprises. We'll give you a clear price before any work begins — just call or fill in the form.
Solicitor-Ready Reports (MSCC5)
Our reports meet MSCC5 standards and are accepted by solicitors, mortgage lenders, and insurers.
Locally Based Engineers
Our engineers live and work across Yorkshire — fast response times, local knowledge, no nonsense.
The survey picked up a major root intrusion that would have cost us thousands to fix after purchase. Worth every penny.
Yorkshire's Most Experienced Drain Survey Team
Our engineers have decades of combined experience — fully qualified, iTouch CCTV camera trained, and backed by an ops team that's worked with the UK's largest drainage companies.
20 years in the drainage industry, having worked for some of the biggest drainage companies in the UK. Kev oversees every job to ensure our standards are consistently high.
Fully qualified · iTouch CCTV trained
Fully qualified · iTouch CCTV trained
Fully qualified · iTouch CCTV trained
Fully qualified · iTouch CCTV trained
What our customers say
Over 1,200 surveys completed across Yorkshire — with a 4.9-star average on Google.
“Tom arrived bang on time and had the camera through the drains within minutes. Found a root intrusion under the back garden that nobody knew about. The report was clear, detailed, and exactly what we needed for the sale. Brilliant service.”
“Will was professional from start to finish. He explained what he was finding as he went, which really helped. The CCTV footage was included in the report and our solicitor was happy. Would use again without hesitation.”
“Brendan surveyed a Victorian terrace we were buying in LS6 and picked up a cracked section of pipe we had no idea about. Saved us from a nasty surprise after completion. Fast, friendly, and very thorough.”
“Andy did a thorough job on our commercial premises before we signed a new lease. The MSCC5 report was comprehensive and the turnaround was same-day. Really professional outfit.”
“Needed a pre-purchase survey done quickly and Yorkshire Drain Survey delivered. Tom was at the property the next morning and the report was in our inbox by the afternoon. Can't ask for more than that.”
Everything you need to know
A CCTV drain survey is a non-invasive visual inspection of your underground drainage system using specialist camera equipment. The camera is fed through the pipes to capture high-quality footage, allowing our engineers to identify any issues without excavation.
Most residential surveys take between 1 and 2 hours depending on the size and complexity of the drainage system. Larger commercial sites may take longer. We'll give you a realistic timeframe when you book.
Very little. Ensure access to drain inspection chambers is clear. We'll handle everything else. Our surveys are non-invasive and won't cause any disruption to your property.
Blockages, tree root intrusion, pipe collapses, cracks and fractures, displaced joints, build-up of fat and grease, and incorrect pipe gradients. Essentially anything that could cause or is causing a drainage problem.
We strongly recommend it. A homebuyer drain survey can identify problems that a standard survey may miss, potentially saving you thousands in unexpected repair costs after purchase.
Costs vary depending on the size of the property and what's required. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote and we'll give you a clear price upfront with no hidden charges.
We cover all of Yorkshire
From the Dales to the coast — our engineers cover every corner of God's own county.
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