A drain that keeps blocking is telling you something, and the only way to know what is to look inside it. TrueFlow carries out CCTV drain surveys across Wokingham and the surrounding villages from our base in Bracknell, ten minutes along the A329. A survey makes sense whenever a drain blocks repeatedly, when there is a persistent damp or sewage smell, when rats appear (a broken drain is their most common way in), or when you are about to buy a house and want to know what is under the garden before you exchange.
We are available 24/7, aim to reach emergencies within 60 minutes, and every repair we carry out afterwards is backed by our 6-month guarantee. We are fully insured, and survey footage is yours to keep.
Why Wokingham homes need drain surveys
Wokingham’s housing splits into two very different generations, and each has its own drainage risks. The market town grew rapidly after the railway arrived in 1849, and the streets around the historic core still include plenty of Victorian and Edwardian houses whose original clay drainage is now well over a century old. The town sits largely on London Clay, ground so brick-friendly it supplied the Victorian brickyards off Fishponds Road, but heavy clay shrinks and swells with the seasons. That movement opens joints in rigid old clay pipes, and once a joint gapes, roots from mature street trees and garden planting find the moisture and grow into the pipe.
At the other end of the scale sit Wokingham’s big new estates. Montague Park off London Road is built out at around 600 homes, the first phase of the South Wokingham development that will eventually add about 2,500 homes, and around 760 homes have been built at Matthewsgreen on the north side of town. New drains fail differently: we look for construction debris left in runs, poorly made connections and pipes damaged during the build, which matters if you want snagging evidence before a warranty or adoption deadline passes.
With homes changing hands steadily here, a pre-purchase drain survey is one of the cheapest pieces of due diligence a Wokingham buyer can commission. Standard homebuyer surveys stop at ground level; ours does not.
What a survey includes
We feed an HD camera through the full drain run and record everything. You receive a written report with the footage, showing the location and depth of any root ingress, cracks, displaced joints or collapsed sections, plus our recommendation for repair or relining if anything needs fixing. A CCTV drain survey starts from £120, or from £220 combined with jetting where the pipe needs cleaning before the camera can see the walls. All prices include VAT, and we agree the exact price with you before any work starts.
Wokingham drain survey FAQs
Should I get a drain survey before buying a house in Wokingham?
Yes, especially on Victorian and Edwardian properties near the town centre, where original clay drains on shrinkable London Clay are prone to displaced joints and root ingress. A £120 survey can flag repairs worth thousands before you commit, and the report is useful in price negotiations.
Are new builds at Montague Park or Matthewsgreen worth surveying?
They can be. On new estates we check for builder debris, mortar in the runs and damaged or poorly connected pipework. An independent survey gives you evidence to put to the developer while the home is still under warranty.
How long does a CCTV survey take?
Most Wokingham surveys take one to two hours depending on the length and condition of the runs. You get the footage on the day and the written report shortly after.
Need a drain survey in Wokingham, whether for a stubborn blockage or a house purchase? Call TrueFlow on 0808 175 7440 and we will agree a fixed price before the camera goes in.