Drainage guides
Straight answers to the questions we're asked most, from who pays for a blocked drain to what a survey should cost.
- How much does a CCTV drain survey cost?Most CCTV drain surveys cost £90 to £500 in 2026. Prices by survey type, homebuyer survey costs, what a good report shows and the red flags in cheap ones.
- What are the signs of a collapsed drain?Repeat blockages, sewage smells, sinking paving, damp walls and rats can all point to a collapsed drain. How urgent each sign is and what to do next.
- Will Wessex Water unblock my drain?When Wessex Water clears a blocked drain free, when it's your bill and how to tell in minutes. Plus how to report it and what to do while you wait.
- Who is responsible for blocked drains?You own drains serving only your home, up to the boundary. Shared pipes and sewers are usually the water company's. Landlords, tenants and flats explained.