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Cost of CCTV Drain Survey in Leeds (2026)

CCTV Drain Survey in Leeds works out at £150 to £400 per survey in 2025, give or take. Leeds runs close to the UK average, which mostly comes down to West Yorkshire 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 Leeds average
Low £150
Typical £275
High £400
Typical price per survey Last updated 22 April 2026
  • CIPHE Chartered plumbers
  • WaterSafe Accredited installers
  • Gas Safe For gas-adjacent work
  • G3 Unvented cylinder cert

About cctv drain survey in Leeds

Leeds is a major city of around 792,000 in West Yorkshire. The housing is mostly red-brick Victorian terraces, stone-built millworker housing and post-war semi-detached estates typical of Northern industrial towns. That matters: older properties usually mean more pipework, rewiring and retrofit surprises, while newer builds in districts like LS1, LS2, LS3 tend to be quicker jobs with standardised fittings. Local trade prices sit in the same ballpark as the UK average, with West Yorkshire firms quoting close to national rates.

Yorkshire is one of the better-value regions for trade work thanks to competitive wages and a deep contractor pool. Leeds, Sheffield and York sit close to the UK average; Hull, Grimsby and the former industrial towns run well below it. TrustMark and Buy With Confidence are widely adopted — worth asking for.

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.

CCTV Drain Survey cost breakdown in Leeds

Basic £150 – £220

Single short run, verbal findings

Standard £220 – £300

Full domestic drainage with written report

Complex £300 – £600

Commercial property or homebuyer survey with mapping

What affects the price of cctv drain survey in Leeds?

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

Leeds vs the UK average

Leeds sits in the plumbing market at a cost multiplier of 1.00× the UK national average. That puts Leeds cctv drain survey prices at £150–£400 versus the UK average of £150–£400 per survey.

Leeds vs UK national average — per survey Leeds £150 £400 UK average £150 £400
Typical price range, per survey

CCTV Drain Survey cost calculator — Leeds

Estimated cost in Leeds
£230 – £315
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 Leeds?

Budget £150 to £400 per survey for cctv drain survey in Leeds. Prices here are in line with the UK average. What moves a quote inside that range is mostly plumbing contractor day rates in West Yorkshire and the specific material list for your job.

How long does cctv drain survey take in Leeds?

A straightforward cctv drain survey job in Leeds 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 Leeds?

A proper cctv drain survey quote in Leeds 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 Leeds than the UK average?

CCTV Drain Survey in Leeds runs in line with the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £150 to £400 per survey; Leeds quotes tend to land between £150 and £400. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.

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

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 West Yorkshire Council before you book anything in. It's a free call and saves a world of grief later.