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title: "CCTV Drain Survey Specialists | Residential & Commercial | Rods Away"
date: 2025-05-19
description: "Looking for CCTV drain surveys? Rods Away provides expert drain inspections, detailed reports, and reliable repairs across South Wales. Call Jonie today!"
author: "Jonie"
categories:
  - name: "cctv"
    url: "https://rodsaway.co.uk/cctv.md"
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# CCTV Drain Survey Specialists | Residential & Commercial | Rods Away

**Drain Survey Services Near Me | CCTV Drain Surveys by Rods Away**

 **Rods Away** delivers professional C.C.T.V. drain inspections supported by **Dranify** software—so you receive a clean, structured deliverable with annotated evidence, defect summaries, and practical next steps.

 
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## What you receive with your survey

 A professional report designed for decision-making: evidence-led, consistent, and easy to share. Created by one of the leading software platforms for Drain Surveys; **Drainify**

 You’ll get:

 
- **Video and still images** linked to each observation
- A **defect summary** that’s prioritised and actionable
- **Clear next steps** such as repair, lining, monitoring, or further investigation

 Common issues we confirm include: Root ingress, misaligned joints, fractures, scale build-up, displaced pipes, surcharging, and persistent blockages.

 
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## Meet Jonie  
![](https://rodsaway.co.uk/images/plumjon.jpg)

 Your survey isn’t “just a camera run” — it’s an investigation. With **over 9 years in drainage**, Jonie helps ensure the right lines are checked, the evidence is captured properly, and the report is genuinely useful.

 **Jonie — CCTV Drain Survey Specialist**

 
- 9+ years in drainage
- Root removal specialist
- Line mapping and trace work
- Commercial and domestic investigations

 
### What Jonie focuses on

 Jonie is hands-on in the field and delivers surveys that stand up to scrutiny: consistent observations, clear evidence, and recommendations that match what’s actually in the pipe — not guesswork.

 Key strengths:

 
- **Root removal expertise** — identifies root ingress accurately and advises the right next step (cutting, clearing, monitoring, or repair).
- **Line mapping and tracing** — maps drain runs to support accurate locating and helps reduce disruption when planning repairs.
- **Commercial and domestic investigations** — experienced across homes, landlords, and commercial sites with a methodical approach and clear reporting.

 **Why it matters:** Better investigation + better evidence = better quotes, fewer surprises, and faster decisions.

 
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## Survey services

 Targeted inspections for diagnosis, documentation, and risk reduction—domestic through to commercial drainage.

 We provide:

 
- **Blockage and recurring issue investigations** — pinpoint the cause and plan the correct remedial work with evidence.
- **Homebuyer / pre-purchase drain surveys** — reduce risk before you commit with clear findings and supporting footage.
- **Commercial / facilities surveys and handover** — consistent documentation for maintenance planning and quoting.
- **Post-repair / post-lining validation** — confirm workmanship and condition after works, lining or clearing.
- **Insurance / dispute support** — media-rich evidence packs to demonstrate condition, location, and severity.
- **Maintenance and condition surveys** — routine checks to identify early issues before they become failures.

 
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## What Dranify adds to Jonie's work

  

 Dranify improves how surveys are captured, structured, and delivered—resulting in clearer reporting, fewer misunderstandings, and faster decisions.

 Benefits include:

 
- **Structured defect logging** to support quoting and remedial planning
- **Media tied to findings** so the “why” is visible, not just described
- **Sharper handover** that’s easy to share with insurers, contractors, agents, or clients

 Reports are designed for decisions: what’s wrong, how serious it is, and what to do next.

 
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## How the survey runs

 A simple process with minimal disruption and maximum clarity:

 
1. **Book and scope** — you tell us the symptoms or requirement; we confirm access and objectives.
2. **CCTV inspection** — we run the camera through the relevant lines and capture key evidence.
3. **Dranify reporting** — observations are logged cleanly, linked to media, and prioritised.
4. **Deliver and advise** — you receive the report and media pack, plus recommended next steps.

 
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## Book a C.C.T.V. drain survey

 Tell us what’s happening and where. We’ll respond with a practical plan and a clear quote.

 **Call:** 01495 687667  
**Email:** [surveys@rodsaway.co.uk](mailto:surveys@rodsaway.co.uk)

 Online Booking: [Book a Survey](https://bookjonie.com)

 When contacting us, it helps to include:

 
- Your name and phone number
- The type of survey you need (blockage, homebuyer, commercial, post-repair, insurance)
- How urgent it is
- Any useful details (symptoms, access points, property type, occupancy)

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## Industry-Standard Drain Survey Reporting

 All CCTV drain surveys are reported using **Drainify**, a WRc-approved CCTV drainage reporting platform compliant with:

 
- **MSCC5 – Manual for Sewer Condition Classification**
- **BS EN 13508-2 – Drain and Sewer Condition Coding Standard**

 This ensures consistent defect classification, accurate condition grading, and professional drain survey reports that meet UK drainage industry standards.

 
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## What Our CCTV Drain Survey Reports Include

 
- High-definition CCTV drain inspection footage
- Structural and service condition grading
- MSCC5 defect coding
- Accurate distance and positional references
- Annotated images of defects
- Clear written observations and recommendations

 Reports are delivered promptly and formatted for both residential and commercial use.

 
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## Why Choose Rods Away For Your Surveys?

 
- Local CCTV drain survey specialists
- Modern drain inspection equipment
- WRc-approved, standards-compliant reporting
- Fast response and turnaround times
- Residential and commercial services
- Honest advice and reliable findings

 
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## Book a CCTV Drain Survey Today

 If you need a **CCTV drain survey**, **drain inspection**, or a **professional drainage condition report**, Rods Away provides a dependable local service you can trust.

 **Contact Rods Away today** to arrange a CCTV drain survey near you and speak with a professional drain survey specialist.

 
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