Need a CCTV drain survey in Bournemouth?
We lead the way with expert CCTV drainage surveys in Bournemouth. We deliver exceptional and professional results with our CCTV sewer and drain surveys throughout Bournemouth. Our reports are relied on by homeowners and trusted by businesses, and industry professionals, our reputation for value is second to none.
Perfect for householders or site work, our CCTV drain surveys include:
- Video footage
- PDF technical reports
- Annotated record drawings (nts) & costed recommendations




9.73 out of 10
Why call us? — that's the right question. We think we do brilliant work throughout Bournemouth, but we let our customers do the talking for us. Which? and Checkatrade reviews we have by the thousand. That is not just an accident, check them out and then call us for a service that you can trust.
Bournemouth CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Dorset, BH1


Welcome to Drainchecker, part of the Happy Drains family, covering Bournemouth and all-around Dorset!
Specially trained Bournemouth drainage engineers
Our specially trained engineers are ready and waiting to deal with any Bournemouth drainage problem you may be experiencing. Need more convincing? ...just check out our reviews!
We understand how difficult and stressful it can be trying to deal with Bournemouth drainage issues. A Bournemouth CCTV drainage investigation is the only way to accurately diagnose the problem, and come up with a quick fix to get it sorted. DrainChecker is number one for Bournemouth drainage surveys with best prices and unbeatable service. So whether your Bournemouth drainage issue is at home or work, give us a call!
Our thousands of excellent reviews do the talking...

Unclogging front drain
"Our chap turned up on time, did the job quickly, and explained what he had done and how to avoid the recurrence of the problem again."
Drain clearance
"I have used Happy Drains before, and again they provided an excellent service from the original phone call right up to the finished job. We were out when they arrived, and just got back after they finished, but after a mobile phone call they proceeded immediately. Everything was tidy, clean and in place on our return, so if you have a problem of this nature, I can honestly recommend Happy Drains 100%. Finally the cost of £114 was real value for money."
Blocked outside drains
"Very courteous plumber, explained everything he was doing and investigated thoroughly to find out the problem and then fixed it. "
Unblocked our drain
"Happy Drains were very professional in attending carrying out the works and very pleased with the results would highly recommend them. "
Bournemouth BH1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Dorset. |

Call 01202 979018
or our office mobile
07788 254933
The best drainage technology
We are continually investing in the latest drainage technology, so we can be sure that we are giving you the best quality results. Our cameras can identify Bournemouth drain faults, leaks within the pipes or joints, as well as blockages and collapses. We will always give the best possible solution to getting defects rectified in Bournemouth, and we can even give you a copy of the footage so you can see the damage for yourself.
With over thirty years’ experience in Bournemouth our skilled and highly trained professional engineers, are fully qualified to undertake all types of surveys, using the latest equipment and reporting tools.
Pre-purchase Bournemouth drain surveys
Pre-purchase surveys are one of our specialities, so if you’re moving house in Bournemouth, and you want to make sure the drains at your new Bournemouth property are in good condition, then you’re in the right place! We always provide a full written technical report, which includes site plans, pictures and a quotation for any remedial works, so you know what you’re up against.
Repairs in Bournemouth
At DrainChecker, we are proud of our reputation of being number one in the Bournemouth area, for diagnosing and fixing drains, which is why all our repairs are guaranteed and delivered by our fully qualified and friendly drainage engineers. We always try to cause as little disruption to you and your home as possible, and where we can we will carry out No-Dig techniques, and will avoid excavations.
We always have the best price we can for Bournemouth drain repairs, so if you have had a survey carried out by another company, we are more than happy to offer a competitive price for the job!
Drain Locating and Mapping
By sending a short wave emitting sonde into your Bournemouth pipework, we can plot it’s the course so that you enhance the understanding of the location of your drains. We can then supply you with a full plan of what we have found, as well as all relevant manhole depths and directions.
Building an extension in Bournemouth ?
If you are looking to build an extension in Bournemouth and you need a CCTV drainage survey for building regulations, then we offer a Build-Over CCTV survey, which includes a technical report that will be ready to send onto the relevant people.
We are also able to present a fully evidenced claim to your insurers if this is the process that you need to take. With this service, we make sure that no element is overlooked when presenting the evidence to insurers, and means that you don’t have to take on all of the stress!
Bournemouth CCTV drain surveys are our speciality
We can survey standard 100mm pipes for household surveys, as well as larger diameter pipes for Bournemouth commercial sites, by using our mainline crawler unit. If you need more information, or you aren’t quite sure which piece of equipment you need, call our friendly office team for more information.
Safety at Work
The safety of our Bournemouth customers and their home is our number one priority when carrying out any works. You can be sure you are in safe hands at all times with DrainChecker.
With reviews like this, why would you trust any other drainage company?

Blocked drain
"They came back to us quickly with an all inclusive quote. I booked straight away and they were here the next day as agreed. The engineer was very courteous and just got on with the job. He was done quickly and cleared up. Excellent service. I would highly recommend this company."
CCTV Drain inspection and toilet unblock
"I was really impressed with this company. They have carried out work for me twice now. Once to unblock a toilet and secondly to carry out a CCTV inspection. The customer service is really good, all staff anre very polite and the quality of the work and advice provided is excellent. The engineer that unblocked my toilet provided a lot of advice & tips on how to ensure the toilet doesn't get blocked in the future! The appointments are made promptly and will no hassle. The report from the CCTV inspection was provided promptly. I will be using this company again in the future. "
Blocked Gully
"Great service from Happy Drains ! Unblocking our external gully, great response time when booking the job in, arrived exactly on time and carried out a thorough job. Would highly recommend and certainly use again."
Outside drain blocked and overflowing.
"Happy Drains came when arranged, with a call ahead to give 30 minutes' notice of arrival. Their lovely gentleman assessed the blockage, explained what it was and how caused. And cleared it completely, in 15-20 minutes. He left the area 100% clean and tidy and finally, offered us some useful advice on managing the drain going forward. Could not have been a better customer experience and we'd recommend to anyone."

Had issues with blocked drains
"Extremely professional service proper old fashioned service solved the issue within an hour and wasn't expensive would highly recommend Many thanks happy drains"
Blocked drain
"Quick response; good diagnosis on what to do; right equipment to clear the problem; did the job and explained how to reduce recurrence / maintainence. Good people to do work locally. And fair pricing "
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! "
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In or near Bournemouth, BH1, Dorset, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Bournemouth CCTV drain survey...
Tree roots damaging drains in BH1
Ditch drainage problems in Dorset
Fractured drain in Bournemouth
Deformed pipework in Dorset
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Bournemouth drain
Bellied pipework in Dorset
Cutting out tree root mass from Bournemouth drains
Ground movement causing Bournemouth drain problems
Overflowing or leaking Bournemouth septic tanks & cesspits
Joint displacements in Bournemouth pipes and drains
Cracked or leaking Bournemouth drains and pipes
Bournemouth pitch fibre pipework problems
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Dorset
Water level problems in BH1
Collapsed drain in Dorset
Clogged or broken pipes in Bournemouth
Failed or broken soakaways in BH1
Overflowing or blocked Bournemouth drain pipes
Bellied drain in Bournemouth
French drainage problems in BH1
Bournemouth CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Land drainage problems in Dorset
Broken or blocked Bournemouth sewers or sewage pipes
Blocked Bournemouth toilets and blocked Bournemouth showers
Bad smells in Dorset
Blocked or broken Bournemouth drains
Longitudinal cracking in Bournemouth drains
Problems with shared Bournemouth drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Bournemouth drains
We use selected local professionals in the Bournemouth BH1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Dorset.
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Bournemouth and Dorset drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Blocked Manhole
"From 1st call enquiry to booking was really quick and a date agreed in the same hour. Received the courtesy call before the team arrived, job done quickly and professionally. Thanks very much to the office and site team."
Drain blockage
"I contacted Happy Drains to arrange for my mother's drain to be unblocked. It is stressful being 200 miles from my elderly mother, who struggles to maintain her home. I am very grateful to Happy Drains for such a seamless service, as they sorted out the issue in no time and provided good advice on next steps to avoid a repeat of the problem."
Blocked bath drain
"My bath wasn't draining so I sent an enquiry to happy drains. The contacted me within an hour and booked to come and take a look the same day. They arrived during the given time slot, identified the problem and fixed it all within half an hour. Very happy with the service and would use them again. "
Call 01202 979018
or our office mobile
07788 254933