Plumbing · Hampshire

Cost of CCTV Drain Survey in Havant (2026)

CCTV Drain Survey in Havant works out at £155 to £410 per survey in 2025, give or take. Havant runs close to 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 Havant +2%
Low £155
Typical £283
High £410
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 Havant

Havant is a small town of around 46,000 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 PO9 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.

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.

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 Havant

Basic £155 – £225

Single short run, verbal findings

Standard £225 – £305

Full domestic drainage with written report

Complex £305 – £610

Commercial property or homebuyer survey with mapping

What affects the price of cctv drain survey in Havant?

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

Havant vs the UK average

Havant sits in the plumbing market at a cost multiplier of 1.02× the UK national average. That puts Havant cctv drain survey prices at £155–£410 versus the UK average of £150–£400 per survey.

Havant vs UK national average — per survey Havant £155 £410 UK average £150 £400
Typical price range, per survey

CCTV Drain Survey cost calculator — Havant

Estimated cost in Havant
£235 – £320
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 Havant?

Budget £155 to £410 per survey for cctv drain survey in Havant. Prices here are around 2% 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 Havant?

A straightforward cctv drain survey job in Havant 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 Havant?

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

CCTV Drain Survey in Havant runs around 2% more expensive than the UK average. The UK-wide benchmark for this job is £150 to £400 per survey; Havant quotes tend to land between £155 and £410. Handy to know what the average actually looks like before you price round.

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

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.