Need a CCTV drain survey in Alston?
Happy Drains Alston 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.
07788 254933
Perfect for householders or site work, our CCTV drain surveys include:
- Video footage
- PDF technical reports
- Annotated record drawings (nts) & costed recommendations




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Alston CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Cumbria, CA9


DrainChecker: the no-mess, clean and perfect way to see the problem!
For Alston drains, CCTV camera surveys are an excellent way to detect a variety of obstructions or costly failures inhibiting a proper flow of drainage. Thank you for your visit to the Alston area ‘DrainChecker.uk’ part of the Alston Happy Drains Ltd.
We are particularly proud of our specialist Alston CCTV Drain Surveys. We urge you to take the time to check out at our reviews and we hope they will help you in choosing us, because we are your great value and speedy local experts!
Fast and efficient Alston Cumbria CCTV drain surveys
DrainChecker is the first choice for Alston CCTV drains surveys, we do not think that is surprising. This is because we focus on you the customer, delivering a quality service and best prices.
Clearly you are here because you need to know more about your drainage system.
Whether you are about to buy a new home, plan to renovate your basement or are trying to find the source of a damp issue. A small amount of time and small investment can save you a large amount of time in clean-up, money and headaches your drains are too important to overlook. A Alston CCTV drain survey camera inspection carried out by us will show you exactly what the condition of your drains are.
So why wait? - ring DrainChecker now for a Alston CCTV drain survey and find out the facts and our local drainage experts can move in and resolve or repair drain damage before you have a disaster. Do you know whether your Alston drainage system is developing a problem? Maybe a pipe is cracked, debris is building up or a root is intruding. Don’t wait until your factory, school, shop or warehouse flood; ring DrainChecker now for a Alston CCTV drain survey.
Our cameras will be able to pinpoint potential problem areas so that our Alston drainage experts can move in and resolve or repair drain damage before you have a disaster.
Book a Alston pre-purchase home surveys & home buyers CCTV Survey today
If you are buying a new Alston home, then your surveyor may think it prudent that you have a Alston CCTV drain survey.
Structural home buyer’s surveys do not include surveying of underground services. It’s all too easy to be buying a house with a costly unseen drain problems, which you will then have to pay to fix.
The Alston CCTV drain survey is in effect a process where we introduce a digital camera into the drainage system via a manhole the feeds a camera through the drainage network on the Alston property. This allows us to see the structural integrity of your Alston drains without having to carry out expensive excavation work.
We create a factual and easy to understand Alston drain survey report.
If there are problems that need to be dealt with we provide a no obligation great value quote for the repair.
As our Alston CCTV drain surveys are designed to identify exactly what type and where the repair is needed you may be able to negotiate with to owner of the property to offset the costs from the purchase of the house. The work involved will be considerably easier than if you find out there is a problem the hard way.
All Alston CCTV drain surveys come with full comprehensive reports provided as standard with the highest customer service standards and best value in the industry and around Cumbria.
You tell us the value of great drainage services...

Drain and sewer clearance
"Realised I had a problem when had to almost swim to the car. Thought I was covered by B Gas Homecare but I wasn't. Called out Happy Drains, competitive price, friendly and helpful on the phone. Turned up when they said they would. Quickly assessed the situation and cleared the sewer. Cleaned up and left. Staff were friendly and polite. I couldn't ask for more, would recommend them "
Unblocked an outside drain
"This Company were quick to respond. Very courteous. Engineer on site was very thorough and explained what was to be done. The blockage was soon resolved and we were very satisfied with the outcome and the price. Would certainly recommend . "
Cleaning two separate internal waste pipes
"Great service .. and initial call referred me into a senior site engineer who discussed the feasibility and then referred me back to admin for the quotation. Great admin and a super quick and efficient job on site "
Clear my kitchen drain
"Same day. Curteous, knowledgeable local. Fast , clean, very pleasant guy. Invoice follows. Price as quoted, would highly recommend."
Alston CA9 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Cumbria. |

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0800 849 8099
Safety at Work
With our Alston Cumbria drain survey works, we take great care. Safety of the public our teams and your property is a minimum requirement so we all ways work to the utmost standards.
Broken Alston Drain? Repair prices for Cumbria properties
We offer a free quotation for best value drain repairs in Alston CA9 and across Cumbria.
We are speedy tidy and safe and we always work as we were working on our own homes, so you can be assured of high quality finishing that is guaranteed.
Now where did I put it? Alston drain locating, plotting and mapping
Lost Alston drain? - no problem with modern drain tech we can plot and find all sorts of pipework by sending a probe with a signal emitting sonde into the pipework and map its course whilst it traverses the pipe - think of it as a GPS for drains.
Pro Buyers: We know the value of an accurate Alston drain survey
You need to make decisions based on facts so we make sure our reports do their jobs, helping you save money.
Complete with recommendations and quotations for any corrective actions and by using best practice and industry standard formats, our Alston CCTV drain surveys are factual and comprehensive.
Our friendly professional Alston drainage service will deliver your exact requirement
So from a ‘pro buyer’ to home buyer we offer from basic "look see" to a full water authority build over survey, we do it.
We are WRc certified, Which? accredited and FCA licensed.
If drainage issues are found within your Alston drainage system and there is a need for a repair, we can help. To make your life a little easier, we can deal with your insurers by way of our ‘managed insurance claim service’ (assuming a peril covered by your policy). This is an insurance assessing service whereby you express authority for us to present a fully evidenced claim to your insurers for you, ensuring no element is overlooked, and keeping inconvenience to you to zero, and negotiating the best settlement that we can for you.
We always work to the utmost standards...

Clearing blocked domestic drain
"Excellent service from start to finish. Very helpful on the initial phone enquiry. Helpful and engaging engineer and easy straightforward invoice system. Excellent company - will use again. "
Unblock drains in garden
"Informed me on the day of time of arrival. Came on time Fixed the problem quickly. Friendly service "
Drain unblocking
"Did the job as requested. Communicated well throughout the process. Cost as quoted."
Blocked Drain
"Turned up promptly, assessed the situation, confirmed the quote and cleared the drain. All very quick and efficient with a very cheerful and polite tradesman. Couldn't have gone better."

Blocked drains
"Turned up on time. Go5 the job done very quickly and professionally. Would definitely use again if needed."
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. "
Unblocking kitchen sink
"Great service. Very quick turn around (called at 09:30 and the plumber was on site at 12:00). Polite, and efficient. Got the job done in 40 mins. Would recommend."
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In or near Alston, CA9, Cumbria, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Alston CCTV drain survey...
Deformed pipework in Cumbria
Blocked Alston toilets and blocked Alston showers
Bellied drain in Alston
Clogged or broken pipes in Alston
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Cumbria
Broken or blocked Alston sewers or sewage pipes
Water level problems in CA9
Fractured drain in Alston
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Alston drain
Bad smells in Cumbria
Longitudinal cracking in Alston drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Alston drains
Problems with shared Alston drains
Ditch drainage problems in Cumbria
Collapsed drain in Cumbria
Cutting out tree root mass from Alston drains
Blocked or broken Alston drains
Bellied pipework in Cumbria
Alston pitch fibre pipework problems
Overflowing or blocked Alston drain pipes
Tree roots damaging drains in CA9
Ground movement causing Alston drain problems
Failed or broken soakaways in CA9
Land drainage problems in Cumbria
Joint displacements in Alston pipes and drains
Overflowing or leaking Alston septic tanks & cesspits
French drainage problems in CA9
Cracked or leaking Alston drains and pipes
Alston CCTV-controlled cutting problem
We use selected local professionals in the Alston CA9 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Cumbria.
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Alston and Cumbria drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

External drain clearance
"Very happy with the service I received. It wasn't a straightforward job but the guys didn't give up and eventually managed to clear the drain. They were exceptionally polite and professional despite the freezing temperature and rain. I would highly recommend this company "
Serious blocked toilet
"We have a great and professional service to be conducted by Mr. Damian (at Sutton) under Happy Drains Ltd this morning. Damian is so experience and professional to fix our serious blocked toilet within 45 mins. Damian is so patient to explain to us the whole situation. Deeply appreciated. Thanks Damian and Happy Drains team. A good and very reliable team !! thanks again."
Kitchen sink not running away
"Rapid response, friendly and reliable workmen, came and did exactly what they said. Follow up afterwards was excellent!"
Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099