London CCTV Drain Surveys & Drainage Investigation throughout the city

We are the specialist London CCTV drain survey experts of choice. We have thousands of satisfied customers across the city you can see why we are the No.1 choice within the M25. Read our independent reviews and see what our customers think of us. We let our customers do the talking for us. 

Our London CCTV drain surveys are easy to understand, complete and fully detailed with all the important and relevant information summarised and easy to understand. Our job is to find, locate and isolate any drainage problem anywhere in London and provide permanent cost-effective solutions and we are very good at what we do.

Reputation Matters for London CCTV drain surveys

We are proud to be London’s premier drain surveying company, the ‘Go-To’ when you need to know. We CCTV survey all drains from terraced houses through to major site works.

We have over two thousand independently verified reviews as a testament to our professionalism and great value.

By using the latest innovative, sophisticated and specialist drain surveying equipment, from portable push coiler systems with super bright lighting to self-propelled crawlers, we will quickly inspect your London drainage system & identify any problems. When you consider that over 70% of London’s drainage systems are 100 years old, drain surveys are a prudent consideration.

We will effectively deal with your requirement through to potential repairs that may be required.

So, if you are after great value, a speedy professional report and backed up by qualified experts, we welcome you, whether you're in North, South, East, West or central London and please read on.

Join our thousands of happy customers...

5929 reviews = 9.74 out of 10

Drain flushing

"Arrived on time and was very polite and professional. Did what he needed to do with the minimum of fuss and explained what he had done along with verbal recommendations as to the next steps. This was followed up promptly with an email report."

Blocked drain

"Happy drains was very courteous right from 1st phone call to completion. The man that came was very professional, helpful. Cleaned up after himself and carried out several checks and didn't leave until he was satisfied the job was complete. I would highly recommend happy drains.. Thankyou. "

Blocked drain

"Martin arrived on time, having let me know he was on the way. He quickly got to work and within minutes it was all sorted. He also kindly cleaned up the mess on my patio (the drains had overflowed during heavy rain, leaving it covered in sewage.) As I don't have access to the communal drain (he had to do it from my neighbour's), he even got out a metal detector to locate where my access shaft is (under the patio). Overall, Martin was thoroughly helpful and professional. I must also say of Happy Drains that they answer the phone quickly, and the lady I spoke to was helpful and courteous."

New frame & drain cover plus cement surround

"Lovely company to deal with. Friendly helpful staff. Contractors arrived on time & delivered exactly what we'd booked. Even though it was just drain cover it was finished off really nicely. Looks nice & smart again now. Thank you! "

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CCTV drain survey reports- faults and facts

Our reports simply detail the faults and facts as found, accurately.

Our knowledge base is huge, our experience is deep and our service is so friendly. Our technical surveys reflect the latest best practice and current industry standards.  If you are on site our engineers will happily talk through their findings with you, to give you a clearer understanding.

Services for the London Home Buyer & Movers ‘Pre-purchase CCTV drain surveys’.

Buying a property anywhere within the M25 is a pretty big commitment, so why take a risk of inheriting an expensive London drainage problem!

Our fast, friendly and affordable London CCTV drain surveys are specifically designed to help to reduce the risk of inheriting a drainage problem during the process of buying a house.

We deliver complete fuss free technical reports for potential home movers that are easy to understand. So be it a structural problem with the drain, or perhaps to accurately trace an old drain or add a new drain, we provide the answers and best advice.

If you need the information fast we can share what we find via a live feed during the CCTV survey works.

A recent study by insurers suggested “20 to 30% of subsidence claims in London are directly linked and attributed to defective and leaking drainage and a consequence of which has eroded the soil below the foundations causing movement.”

The technical CCTV written reports that we provide are to WRc standards and will detail for your consideration what is needed to bring the drain up to standard and what you are are responsible for by precisely locating any problems.

CCTV Drain survey Pro buyers
- Attention London Industry Professionals

Regardless of your London site we work across various industries, from Hospitability to Hospitals and Construction to Retail - we do all types of drainage investigations across all service sectors. We know that 'pro buyers' demand high specification and low cost, at happy drains we deliver!

With Water Research Council reporting standards and technology to match the requirement, what are you waiting for? ...call us we are happy to help. 

Rats, mice, rodent and vermin drain problems

Rats will use drains just like ‘Londoners use the Tube’ simply to travel from A to B to feed and nest and they love damaged or redundant drainage systems which can allow vermin to enter properties.

If you have a rodent/vermin infestation that your rodent/vermin contractor cannot control, this may be because of a drainage issue.  We will find the defects and access points the rat may be using.   We will offer you an appropriate solution be it drain repair or the installation of a WRc tested and certified 'Anti Vermin / Non-Return Valve'.

What do our Anti Vermin/Non-Return Drain Valves do?

• Stops rats and other vermin from entering homes. In effect by fitting a stainless-steel flap, that acts as a one way swinging door allowing waste out but nothing back in.
• The rubber seal prevents noxious fumes and smells from entering properties.
• The flap has an inbuilt stainless steel plate to stop rodents biting through, providing efficient pest control.
• The valve is completely re-usable during any drain cleaning and drain maintenance purposes fully removal and re-usable.
• Stops backflow of effluent from a blocked main sewer flooding into your property back through the drainage system.
• The clever design means the flow of waste is increased when passing through the valve; reducing blockages.

Building an extension?
- need a CCTV Drain Survey?

If you are doing building work over the top of or within 3 metres of a ‘Thames Water’ public sewer or drain you must ensure that no damage or restrictions are made to the ‘Thames Water’ drainage assets.

So, if Thames Water have asked you for a ‘build over’ survey because you are ‘building over or close to a public sewer’ our CCTV survey will provide all the answers and information you need.

High spec, great value London drainage repairs

Our innovation in drain repairs and communications help to keep cost down. Cost saving is what we strive to deliver to all our customers. Our knowledgeable and friendly team will answer all your drain related questions.

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have, so call us now.

Safe, clean and tidy London drainage services.

With services designed to meet your needs we will take care by working safely.  Our teams are fully trained to ensure safety and reduce disturbance to you to a minimum.

Throughout any works in London, we work safely, efficiently, tidily and respectfully.

A few more excellent reviews to reassure you...

5929 reviews = 9.74 out of 10

Unblock drain re kitchen sink

"Happy Drains sent Alex who was superbly focused and dedicated. He rapidly identified the blocked kitchen sink that had not been resolved by a plumber was a drainage issue (as suspected), found the drains, identified the correct one linked to the kitchen, sent a camera down to find the blockage, and rinsed it away with high pressure water jet. Took an hour, with a lot accomplished. No additional or unexpected charges. Very happy with their service and professionalism (given dealing with these sorts of issues can be a minefield of distrust)."

The main drain from bathroom blocked. Backed up to kitchen drain.

"This was my 87 yr old mother's house. We lifted the manhole cover thinking maybe we could unblock it, but it was full. So any water drainage was just overflowing. Euch!! A neighbour recommended Happy Drains. Phoned them about 9.30 Saturday morning. They were with her by 6. They kept in contact all day to let us know the expected arrival time. Super friendly, excellent communication, good price. Great service, especially for my elderly mum. Thankyou"

Clear my kitchen drain

"Same day. Curteous, knowledgeable local. Fast , clean, very pleasant guy. Invoice follows. Price as quoted, would highly recommend."

Clearing a drain in our rear garden

"Very good service, engineer called about 20 minutes before arrival, arrived on time, friendly nice guy, professional. Fixed problem quickly, price quoted was fixed, no additional charges no matter what. Happy!"

Foul smell in bathroom

"I had a disgusting smell of sewage coming through my pipes in the bathroom, after trying to solve the problem myself unsuccessfully i called Happy Drains and Alex arrived as planned, as soon as he flushed the loo he knew instantly what the problem was - a blockage in the pipes. To say he solved my problem is an understatement, he went to both of my neighbours to check their drains until he found the blockage and then went ahead and flushed the pipes through. He was a true gentleman, polite, funny and very caring. I highly recommend this company and especially Alex. Thank you Alex"

Drain unblocking

"Did the job as requested. Communicated well throughout the process. Cost as quoted."

Drain clearance

"Excellent service. He phoned to let me know he was coming, and then cleared the drain very quickly and professionally. He cleared everything up after he had finished. Would highly recommend "

Unblocking drain

"Having used Happy Drains previously, I contacted them about a blocked drain on my property. They responded immediately, sent engineers who were prompt, professional and friendly and had the job done in 25 minutes. Just to top it off, the price was the same as my last call-out with them two years ago. Excellent service all round."

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