Richmond is a historic market town perched above the River Swale in the DL10 and DL11 postcodes, serving as the gateway to Swaledale and the northern Yorkshire Dales. Its dramatic hilltop setting — dominated by the Norman castle — is striking, but the steep terrain and ancient infrastructure beneath the town create some of North Yorkshire's most challenging drainage conditions.
Our services in Richmond
Why Richmond Properties Need CCTV Drain Surveys
Richmond's oldest streets — around the Market Place, Frenchgate, and Newbiggin — contain properties dating from the Georgian and early Victorian periods, many sitting above stone-lined drains and early clay systems that have been patched and extended over generations. The town's steep gradients mean drainage runs fast when it's working, but any pipe displacement or root ingress quickly causes backflow into lower-lying properties.
The residential areas around Gallowgate, Hurgill Road, and Green Howards Road include a mix of Victorian terraces, interwar semis, and post-war housing, all served by clay pipe drainage of varying ages. The underlying geology is predominantly limestone and glacial drift, which can create voids and settlement beneath drain runs — something only a camera survey can detect.
Richmond also serves the surrounding Dales villages, and properties in Catterick Village, Brompton-on-Swale, and Scorton within the DL10 area often have private drainage or shared arrangements that are poorly documented. A CCTV drain survey provides the clarity you need — whether for a pre-purchase check, an insurance claim, or investigating recurring dampness in a stone-built cottage.
What's Included in Our Richmond 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
- Richmond town centre & Market Place (DL10)
- Gallowgate & Hurgill Road (DL10)
- Catterick Village & Brompton-on-Swale (DL10)
- Scorton & Moulton (DL10)
- Gilling West & surrounding villages (DL10, DL11)
- 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 Richmond
How It Works
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If you're buying, selling, or dealing with a drainage problem anywhere across Richmond and the DL10/DL11 area, get in touch today for a fast, no-nonsense quote.
Call: 0113 734 2245Everything your drains could ever need
From quick pre-purchase checks to full commercial maintenance programmes — we cover every drainage need across Yorkshire.
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Book Online or Call
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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The drainage team Yorkshire trusts
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 over £4,000 to fix after purchase. Worth every penny.
What our customers say
Over 1,200 surveys completed across Yorkshire — with a 4.9-star average on Google.
"Absolutely first class from start to finish. The engineer was on time, professional, and explained everything clearly. The report arrived the next morning and was exactly what our solicitor needed."
"Needed a drain survey for a commercial premises before signing a new lease. Yorkshire Drain Survey fitted us in the same week, provided a thorough CCTV inspection and a detailed MSCC5 report. Excellent service."
"Really impressed by how fast and efficient the whole process was. Booked online Monday evening, surveyed Tuesday morning, report in my inbox by Wednesday. Highly recommend for any homebuyer."
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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