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CCTV Drain & Sewer Surveys Across Ireland

We serve factories, developers, licensed facilities, local authorities, utilities, and other commercial and industrial clients across Ireland, nationwide.

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20+ Years

Experience

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Nationwide

Coverage

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3 Hour

Emergency Response

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Fully Licensed

& Insured

MCBREEN ENVIRONMENTAL

Why Choose a CCTV Drain Survey?

  • Regulatory Compliance & Adoption: Many councils, Irish Water, Local Authority development adoptions and IED/ IPPC / licence holders require documented drain/sewer inspections before adoption or handover.

  • Cost Savings Through Early Detection: Identifying blockages, structural defects, root ingress, and corrosion early avoids large-scale repairs, excavation & downtime.

  • Non-Invasive Inspection: No excavation, minimal disruption. We inspect internally using cameras from access points, manholes or rodding points.

  • Full Transparency & Detail: Reports include real-time HD/colour video, still images, condition grading, measurements, pipe trace, and defect mapping.

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Our Process: From Booking to Reporting

  1. Contact & Consultation
    Provide site details: type (e.g. factory, IPPC, development), estimated pipe lengths, access points, site map, known issues, and any urgency.

  2. Site & Access Preparation (if required)
    We arrange a visit to confirm safe and practical access for the works.

  3. Quotation
    Issued based on the information provided.

  4. Survey Execution
    We deploy the appropriate camera (push rod or crawler), access the network, survey the full pipe length, and carry out live inspection with pan/tilt where possible.

  5. Analysis & Reporting
    Footage is reviewed, defects are coded and graded, with photos, recommendations, and repair options provided via secure link.

  6. Repair / Follow-Up Options
    If required, we provide free repair quotations (no-dig or civil) and can resurvey to confirm completion.

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COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Our Commercial Services

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Pipeline Pressure Testing & Certification

McBreen Environmental specialises in pipeline pressure testing and certification for water mains and pipelines throughout Ireland.

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Liquid Waste Mobile Storage Containers

Our liquid waste mobile storage containers are built for performance and safety, designed to handle the toughest challenges on-site, across Ireland.

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Grease Trap Supply & Installation

We provide bespoke grease trap supply and installation for commercial kitchens, restaurants, food outlets, and hospitality venues across Ireland, nationwide.

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Drone Surveys

We provide specialist drone surveys for culverts, sewers, tanks, and confined spaces for commercial and industrial clients across Ireland, nationwide.

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Need a WRC-Validated Report?

Need a full commercial CCTV drain survey with WRC-validated reporting?
Talk to one of our technical surveyors.

Laser Profiling

Laser profile surveys, also known as laser profiling, provide highly accurate measurements of a pipe’s internal shape and diameter. Used alongside CCTV drain surveys, laser technology allows engineers to detect pipe deformation, ovality and structural changes that may not be obvious during a visual inspection. This advanced survey method is widely used for drainage condition assessments, rehabilitation planning and pipe deformation surveys.


CCTV inspections remain the foundation of effective drainage surveys. They provide clear visual evidence of blockages, defects, and structural issues. But when projects require accurate measurement, not just visuals, laser profiling adds another level of certainty.

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IRELAND NATIONWIDE SERVICES

Sectors We Serve (Commercial / Industrial)

  • IPPC / licenced facilities (Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage)

  • Industrial complexes & factories

  • Developers & housing estates (pre-adoption surveys)

  • Utilities & local authority infrastructure

  • Hotels, retail parks, large campuses, schools, and healthcare facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between a CCTV “inspection” and a “full survey”?

A survey typically covers the entire drainage/sewer network in question, with full mapping, condition grading, defect mapping, video, stills ande written report. An inspection may focus on specific problem areas (blockage, leak, root intrusion) and may not be as exhaustive.


Do I need to prepare anything before the survey?

Yes. Ensure access to all relevant manholes/rodding points, and ensure safe access for vehicles or access equipment. 

How long does a survey take, and what affects survey cost & time?

Depends on site size, pipe network complexity, number of access points, diameter/length. For a standard commercial facility, it may take a few hours; for large industrial networks or larger sewer networks could run for days.


Costing is based on:

  • Pipe length & diameter

  • Number of access points/manholes / rodding eyes

  • Condition & cleanliness of drains (whether pre-cleaning or jetting is required)

  • Complexity of defect mapping, tracing and gradient issues

  • Site location & accessibility

  • Waste management

What do I get in the report?

HD/digital video, still images, condition grading, defect location (distance from access point), pipe diameters, slope/gradient issues (if any), recommended repair options, cost estimates, and any no-dig methods where feasible.

Is the report accepted by regulatory or licensing authorities?

Yes. Our reports are generated in formats compliant with WRC / Irish Water / Local Authority / IPPC standards. Suitable for adoption, licensing, regulatory compliance and audit.

Have a business emergency?

From CCTV Drain Surveys to drain repairs, we’ve been keeping Irish businesses running smoothly for over 20 years.

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