Need a CCTV drain survey in London?
Happy Drains London uses the best practice and best in industry CCTV drain survey equipment with expert drainage technicians. Our trusted homebuyer drainage surveys and build over investigations are right for you. With fact-based technical reports that you can professionally and expertly depend on.
All London CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Perfect for householders or site work, our CCTV drain surveys include:
- Drainify interactive reports
- Video footage
- PDF technical reports
- Annotated record drawings (nts) & costed recommendations
All Happy Drains London CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the London drainage industry in technical innovation.
Our Happy West London area customers:
Customer in Isleworth
Excellent Serv ice
Everyone was very friendly and reassuring. The engineer came promptly, did the job and explored all possibilities, gave helpful advice. I hope I don't have another problem, but if I do I would definitely call on Happy Drains to help. Thank you
Customer in Edgware
Only use their services.
On time fully equipped fully trained well mannered good communication skills highly recommend.
Customer in Kilburn
Highly recommend.
Called Happy Drains as although drain wasn't blocked it was smelling and there were drains flies. Excellent communication from all, keeping me informed as to time etc. They came the next day, on time, and hosed the drains out. Very nice guy, did the job efficiently, left drain clean and running freely, and within a few days 99% of the drains flies were gone. Highly recommend.
Customer in Highbury
Reliable service for unblocking drains
Prompt service, work carried out with minimum fuss, at fair cost.
Customer in Chiswick
Reliable
Company told me Jordan was running late. Jordan was friendly and efficent. Did the work quickly and leave the place clean and tidy.
Customer in Anerley
Replacing broken sewerage cover in garden
They quickly sent us a proposal for the work and cost and on our acceptance an early date for the job was agreed. The work took less than an hour and the area was left tidy . Very pleased with what has been done.
Customer in Wembley
Trustworthy and reasonable
We were very happy with service provided and quotation was reasonable. Engineers made sure they sent us some pics after the work was completed which helped to assess the issue was fixed.
Customer in Putney
First class company.
Happy Drains provide an excellent all round service. Reliable, knowledgeable, professional and very good value.
Customer in Chiswick
Friendly knowledgeable service
We were very happy with the work Happy Drains did for us - friendly and knowledgeable and sorted the problem
Customer in Ealing
Good drain unblocking company to work with.
Good drain unblocking company to work with. We used them a lot in W13 and W5 postcodes and all jobs were done well and we will use them in the future.
Customer in Tooting
Great service
Very helpful and professional. Would recommend and would definitely use them again
Customer in Richmond
Highly recommend
I used Happy drains to survey the drains of the house I bought in Kew Gardens SW London. From the initial phone call they were professional and efficient and friendly. The guy turned up on time, very professional and knew his stuff. Turnaround of the report was super quick, it was comprehensive, and included video and was easy to share with the estate agent . It gave me peace of mind to continue with the purchase. They were competitively priced and I would highly recommend
Customer in East Ham
A Well Done Job
It was a quick response and the job was done. Basically everything you need in an emergency.
Customer in Brixton
Kitchen sink unblocked
Happy Drains attended within two hours and successfully unblocked the kitchen sink. I would definitely recommend their service for being both prompt and efficient. Thanks Gary
Customer in Balham
Trustworthy and polite engineers
Responsive and accurate regarding timing. Engineer nice young man who seems knowledgeable and sorted out the problem.
Customer in Kingston Upon Thames
Professional company
Used this company a few times now. Always on time and friendly engineers. Done what was needed to solve the problems no time wasting. Will definitely use again
Customer in North West London
Blocked bath
Amazing service very quick to arrive and sorted blocked bath in no time at all Bathroom was left spotless would highly recommend
Customer in North West London
Unblocking pipe
Great and quick service! Thank you!
Customer in Paddington
Unblocking of Exterior Gutter Downpipe
Fast, friendly same-day service. The plumber was professional, efficient, and handled a tricky blocked drain on the side of our 4th-storey building with care. All sorted quickly-despite the 30-degree heat!
Customer in Paddington
Clearing of bathroom drain.
Exceptional experience with this company! The booking process was seamless. Communication with the company was very clear on scheduling and having costs upfront meant no lingering worry on the final bill. Work was done quickly and the technicians were very professional. Payment was smooth as well (was able to use Apple Pay). Will definitely get my business again if needed and will recommend them to anyone else in the same situation.
Customer in Paddington
Clearing of bathroom drain.
Exceptional experience with this company! The booking process was seamless. Communication with the company was very clear on scheduling and having costs upfront meant no lingering worry on the final bill. Work was done quickly and the technicians were very professional. Payment was smooth as well (was able to use Apple Pay). Will definitely get my business again if needed and will recommend them to anyone else in the same situation.
Customer in Paddington
Cleaning of drains
I made a request to this company at short notice to help with cleaning out drains at quite short notice. This company has been wonderful to deal with start to finish. The office staff are efficient, knowledgeable and very helpful. The engineers who arrived on site left a great impression on the owner. Will be the only drainage company we use going forward!
Customer in South Kensington
Unblocking sink
Fast response, smooth communication, accommodating when I needed to reschedule for another day, friendly engineer who fixed my issue fast and well. Explained the issue and left the bathroom tidy. No complaints.
Customer in Finsbury
Clear blocked drains
Second time i've used Happy Drains. Both times i've thought they were very good. Quick to respond and I like that they send a report with photos after the job has been completed. I do recommend this company.
Customer in North London
Outside drain unblocked
Reliable.Friendly engineer.Quick and left no mess. In all a very good service.
Customer in North London
Fixed a slow draining sink after 3 years of me ignoring it
Was given an appointment straight away just 2 hours from my call. The guy turned up on time, whole thing took only 30 mins - probably less. He was very polite and efficient. Most importantly drain is fixed! And no surprise charges or anything like that.
Customer in North London
Unblocking drain
Replied quickly to our enquiry. Rang when they were on the way. Quickly sorted out the problem.
Customer in Maida Vale
Unblocking sink and bath waste pipe due to stubborn hair blockage
Half the price of the other firm I tried and on site within 24 hours. Very happy with the result - tenant happy too. Thanks Happy Drains!
Customer in Kennington
Clear blocked sink
Apart from the mixup on the address, Jonathon communicated his whereabouts and was on site just 10 minutes late. Cleared the blockage within 15minutes. Also repaired a glued connection that gave up during the vigorous efforts to take the mechanical worm out. All in all a professional solution. Would highly recommend.
Customer in Kentish Town
Finding a block in our drains.
This is my second time that I've called happy drains to my commercial property to help with my drainage. I am a super satisfied customer and I would recommend these guys to anyone looking to sort out or find out problems with their drains of all kinds. Good value and excellent customer service too 5*
9.85 out of 10
Real customers tell real stories in London , that pushes us, and we let the reviews do the talking. Reviews by the thousands, clients are telling us how we do. We heed, and we deliver. Trust is what we have, and trust is what we strive to achieve in London, and customers are our priority.
London CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
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.
Is your London property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the London area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your London system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
Click the button to find out more...
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...
Kitchen sink not running away
"Rapid response, friendly and reliable workmen, came and did exactly what they said. Follow up afterwards was excellent!"
Blocked Drains
"I had a blockage in my sinks. I called Happy Drains and they were able to arrange for one of their team to visit me that very same day. The team were very knowledgeable, identifying the issue straight away. They fixed the blockage very quickly. All in all a great service and would highly recommend."
Blocked drain
"Speedy call out. Very nice polite man. Left everything all clean and tidy. One happy drain and customer"
Very friendly service!!
"The engineer was polite, friendly and really helpful. He efficiently dealt with the situation and we're very pleased. Someone was able to come out the following day after I called, which was great too."
Call 020 7870 3205
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All London CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
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...
Outside drain unblocked
"I called Happy Drains to clear an outside drain at my father's property, which had become blocked. The friendly lady that answered the phone very helpfully managed to get someone to come the next morning. I received a call prior to the workmen arriving, which was reassuring. They were friendly and very efficient; 25 minutes after they arrived the problem was resolved; brilliant! I would highly recommend this company."
good company to deal with.
"they came on time and worked till the sewer was unblocked.will use them again if needed.before guy and acho went they cleaned up the mess on the ground .great work .thanks. des edden."
Blocked outside drains
"Very courteous plumber, explained everything he was doing and investigated thoroughly to find out the problem and then fixed it. "
One happy customer......
"Chap arrived when agreed and completed the job quickly and efficiently. One happy customer."
Cleared a blocked drain
"Telephoned ahead of visit and arrived promptly. Very polite and informative offered follow-up advice and a new quote but wasn't pushy. Would definitely use again."
Fast Effective Drain Clearance
"Damian arrived promptly and cleared the blocked drain quickly and efficiently. He also provided some useful feedback on the cause of the problem. Based on this experience I would recommend this company."
Highly recommended
"Came out the same day. Charged a good price and cleared the drain very quickly."
Blocked Drain
"Happy drains were great from start to finish! They had immediate availability to come to my house and sent a super helpful tradesman called Darren who quickly unblocked the drain and showed me how to do it myself in future. Highly recommend!"
Blocked Toilet
"An excellent service from initial booking through to completion. Plenty of communication both by text and in person. Everything was explained, and on completion, useful advice given. I would not hesitate in recommending Happy Drains."
Fast friendly service
"Communication was especially good--Emily in the office is very friendly and efficient. It was easy to make an appointment and my drain was cleared the next day!"
Happy with Drains
"Was very happy with the work that was carried out by Daniel done a professional job kept in contact all the time whilst he was working at the premises. Couldn't fault his work and looking forward to using you again in the future."
Fantastic service, job done , no issues . Highly recommended.
"We have used Happy Drains Ltd couple of times in last 2-3 years. Highly recommended company. Very quick response. Their employee called an hour before arrival to makes sure we are at home. On arrival he asked all important questions to fully understand what the issue was. It was blocked waste pipe by the kitchen sink/washing machine. He managed to clear /clean all from outside of the house . He checked in the kitchen that there is all clear , no leaks etc. Very very professional service. Highly recommended"
Recent Blog Posts...
Our London CCTV drain surveys can help fix a multitude of problems...
Longitudinal cracking in London drains
Failed or broken soakaways in London
Fractured drain in London
Overflowing or blocked London drain pipes
Problems with shared London drains
Blocked London toilets and blocked London showers
Bellied drain in London
Bellied pipework in London
Land drainage problems in London
Tree roots damaging drains in London
Water level problems in London
Ground movement causing London drain problems
Blocked or broken London drains
Ditch drainage problems in London
French drainage problems in London
Joint displacements in London pipes and drains
Bad smells in London
London pitch fibre pipework problems
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in London drains
Vehicle activity affecting drains in London
Clogged or broken pipes in London
Cracked or leaking London drains and pipes
Deformed pipework in London
Cutting out tree root mass from London drains
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in London drain
Overflowing or leaking London septic tanks & cesspits
Broken or blocked London sewers or sewage pipes
Collapsed drain in London
London CCTV-controlled cutting problem
For London CCTV drain surveys and inspections, we use selected local London professionals.
This ensures London drains are inspected and surveyed fast followed by a clear report that'll get your London drain repairs in progress.
Our London CCTV drain surveys, unblocks and repairs get great feedback...
Exterior Drain Unblocking
"Called Happy Drains and their guys came within a couple of hours. Excellent, friendly guys who sorted the problem, checked all was running well and cleared debris."
Unblocking drain
"The blocked drain was identified quickly. The work was done very professionally and any mess cleaned up. Very happy with the service. "
UNBLOCK OUTSIDE DRAINS
"This company has provided excellent first class service. DYNO ROD previously accepted our request to clear but on New Year's Eve morning declined as they were too busy and couldn't reach us until after New Year. Found HAPPY DRAINS on line, phoned and the contact was excellent, arranged a visit within an hour. Engineer arrived well within this time span was brilliant, cleared the problem quickly and efficiently. Based upon this work we would HIGHLY RECOMMEND HAPPY DRAINS and have logged their number in our Contacts folder for any future problems, THANK YOU."
Efficient Professional Company (Happy Drains)
"My trusted plumber gave us the contact details of Happy Drains. After contacting the company, the technician was at my house within 60 minutes (for a blocked kitchen drain so not a real, real drop everything emergency!) He kept me informed of what he had to do and was very professional and efficient. Very quickly the blockages were removed and flushed out and we had running water through the system again. We were impressed with Happy Drains and would recommend the company to anyone needing a drain unblocked."
Kitchen sink unblocked
"Happy Drains attended within two hours and successfully unblocked the kitchen sink. I would definitely recommend their service for being both prompt and efficient. Thanks Gary"
Cleared a blocked garden drain.
"Cleared a blocked garden drain over bank holiday weekend on same day call out. "
Blocked Soil Pipe
"This is a great Company. I called them at 10.30am to request a visit to sort out a blocked toilet system at my daughters place and the Engineer arrived at 3.00pm (within the time slot initially given). Within minutes he (Luke) had identified the issue and not long after, the blockage was cleared and a working toilet was restored. I would recommend these guys to anyone seeking a prompt service, provided by people who know exactly what they're doing."
External drain unblocking
"Excellent, speedy service from a friendly, knowledgeable drainage engineer. Happy Drains will be my choice next time."
Bath room sink unblock
"Bathroom sink was blocked long time. Profisonal plumbing company engineers visited and advice the bathroom sink plumbing work is wrong. But happy Drain engineer visit used the aqua back Hoover problem solved. As a customer I have no hesitate to recommend this company."
Fair set price, no funny business just a great and reliable service.
"Brilliant as always. I've used Happy drains on many occasions for my holiday let properties and here is why - they charge a flat fee and never have a problem spending a little extra time if required, they are always professional and arrive on time and with the required equipment and always get the job done. If they can't fix it straight away they are quick with the CCTV to diagnose without charging silly money. They are honest, reliable and that is why I only use happy drains."
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"
Drain unblock
"Tommy was prompt, polite and resolved the issue. He called me the day before and confirmed the exact time he would arrive. Job completed with minimum fuss. Very happy with the service."
Blocked soak away
"They were able to send someone out the same day. Who Arrived in the given time scale, very helpful through out and informative about what needed to be done. Left property clean & tidy. Would highly recommend. Great service from start to finish. D"
Bathroom drain unblocked
"The gent from Happy drains arrived promptly, explained what he planned to do, and resolved the issue quicker than expected. It was a smooth and friendly process and I'm very happy with the outcome. "
Quickest and easiest unblocking i've seen!
"After so many expensive quotes from other companies regarding a clogged drain outside our kitchen window - Happy Drains answered our questions on Checkatrade and gave us a set quote - After talking to them on the phone, the team were kind, honest and fully transparent about how the day would go - One of their team members (unfortunately didn't get his name) came over, took one look at the drain, unblocked it and was on his merry way! Will definitely be recommending this company to friends and family!! Thank you so much team! "
Toilet unblocking
"We had Arran come round to unblock our toilet after I tried all the usual DIY attempts. He explained everything fully, told us the options and tried everything possible without going in to the more costly fixes. He completed the job within the an hour and the cost was exactly what was quoted on the phone. He explained how to prevent it happening again and had a great chat about other DIY things around the house. Definitely would recommend. "
Quality work from Happy Drains.
"Excellent service from start to finish with Happy Drains. Would highly recommend the company to others. Quality work carried out on site, was kept informed along the way, work completed to a high standard and was checked and rechecked before leaving site. They even cleared up the broken and damaged drain parts and made area looking good again before leaving. Felt pricing was fair given the work involved and happily paid the bill the same day as felt confident in the workmanship."
sewer pipe blockage
"Tommy & Gordon Happy Drains' amazing guys, saved me from another drainage company I called who overcharged for their incomplete services and wanted several £1000's! for further work! Found & phoned Happy Drains for second opinion. Will @ Happy Drains was so helpful and got Tommy & Gordon on the case. They arrived promptly and using their camera technology found the issue, and cleared the drains. No additional work required! Received very clear report of work with photos. Very reasonable price. Honest, trustworthy, tidy and HAPPY, cannot praise them enough!!!!!!!!!! "
Call 020 7870 3205
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All London CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: