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Cost of CCTV Drain Survey in Basingstoke (2026)

CCTV Drain Survey in Basingstoke works out at £165 to £440 per survey in 2025, give or take. Basingstoke runs a bit over the UK average, which mostly comes down to Hampshire labour rates and what the local housing stock demands. Straight like-for-like jobs hit the lower end; anything that needs pipework or structural changes pushes you up.

Typical cost in Basingstoke +10%
Low £165
Typical £303
High £440
Typical price per survey Last updated 16 June 2026
  • CIPHE Chartered plumbers
  • WaterSafe Accredited installers
  • Gas Safe For gas-adjacent work
  • G3 Unvented cylinder cert

What pushes cctv drain survey prices up in Basingstoke

Basingstoke is a medium town of around 107,000 in Hampshire. The housing is mostly period cottages, Edwardian villas and 1930s semi-detached housing alongside newer commuter developments. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like RG21, RG22 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit a little above the UK average, which tracks with Hampshire labour and material costs.

For cctv drain survey, Basingstoke sits roughly 10% over the UK average, with quotes landing £165 to £440 per survey and a reasonable spread of local firms to draw on. A lot of South East firms work both London and local jobs. Rates usually track London with a small discount, so you're rarely getting a bargain. Peak season runs May to September and good tradespeople can be three to four weeks out. Out of season is the time to price round.

A typical cctv drain survey job in Basingstoke takes 1-3 hours and lands between £165 and £440 per survey; the local rate sits roughly 10% over the UK average. Plumbing pricing comes down to parts and access. CIPHE and WaterSafe are the marks of a properly trained plumber; Gas Safe if they're touching a boiler. Out-of-hours emergency rates are roughly one and a half to two times the standard hourly, and some firms have a minimum callout. Unvented cylinders need a G3 ticket specifically, not every plumber holds one.

Basic to complex cctv drain survey prices in Basingstoke

Basic £165 - £240

Single short run, verbal findings

Standard £240 - £330

Full domestic drainage with written report

Complex £330 - £660

Commercial property or homebuyer survey with mapping

What affects the price of cctv drain survey in Basingstoke?

  • Length of drain run surveyed
  • Number of chambers
  • Whether a report is required for homebuyer
  • Pre-clear jetting needed

Basingstoke runs 10% over the UK average for cctv drain survey

Basingstoke sits in the plumbing market at a cost multiplier of 1.10× the UK national average. That puts Basingstoke cctv drain survey prices at £165-£440 versus the UK average of £150-£400 per survey.

Basingstoke vs UK national average, per survey Basingstoke £165 £440 UK average £150 £400
Typical price range, per survey

CCTV Drain Survey cost calculator: Basingstoke

Estimated cost in Basingstoke
£250 - £345
per survey

Estimate based on live 2025 UK trade pricing. Always get 3 written quotes before committing.

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What's typically included in a cctv drain survey quote

  • CCTV inspection
  • Written report with photos
  • Recommendations for remedial works

Frequently asked questions

How much does cctv drain survey cost in Basingstoke?

Budget £165 to £440 per survey for cctv drain survey in Basingstoke. Prices here are around 10% more expensive than the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly plumbing contractor day rates in Hampshire and the specific material list for your job.

How long does cctv drain survey take in Basingstoke?

A straightforward cctv drain survey job in Basingstoke runs to 1-3 hours. You can lose days to things outside the contractor's control: parts on backorder, awkward access, or a firm slotting your job around existing bookings. Ask for a start date and expected finish up front.

What's included in the price of cctv drain survey in Basingstoke?

A proper cctv drain survey quote in Basingstoke should cover: CCTV inspection; Written report with photos; Recommendations for remedial works. If any of those aren't itemised on your quote, push back and ask. A written guarantee with a clear warranty period is reasonable to expect on this kind of work.

Is cctv drain survey cheaper in Basingstoke than the UK average?

CCTV Drain Survey in Basingstoke runs around 10% more expensive than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £150 to £400 per survey; Basingstoke quotes tend to land between £165 and £440. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.

Do I need planning permission for cctv drain survey in Basingstoke?

Most cctv drain survey jobs don't need planning permission, but Building Regulations and any manufacturer or trade-body sign-off still apply. If the property sits in a conservation area or is listed, ring Hampshire Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.

How do I get a fair cctv drain survey price in Basingstoke?

Get at least three written, itemised quotes so you can compare like for like, and tell each firm exactly the same brief. A basic cctv drain survey job in Basingstoke starts around £165, while a complex one can reach £660 per survey. Quotes near the bottom of that range usually mean a more basic spec, not a better deal, so check what's actually included before you choose on price alone.