Need a CCTV drain survey in Chester?
We are leading the industry with our CCTV drainage surveys across Chester. With exceptional expert and informed results, our CCTV drain surveys are relied on by industry professionals. Our comprehensive CCTV sewer and drain investigation reports and our reputation are 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




9.76 out of 10
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Chester CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Cheshire, CH1


Welcome to DrainChecker Chester, part of the most trusted Happy Drains family, delivering drainage services throughout Cheshire.
We are number one in Chester, for CCTV drainage surveys, just check out our reviews if you don’t believe us!
Chester CCTV Drainage surveys are what we do best, whether it’s for a house purchase, or a ‘build over agreement’, we’ve got you covered. We offer a high-quality service at an unbeatable price. If you’re still not convinced, give us a call!
Chester CCTV drain surveys & inspections
If you have an ongoing issue with your Chester drains, and they keep getting blocked, it may be down to a defect in the pipework. It could be that there is root ingress in the pipe, or a crack or collapse. All detected with a CCTV survey, and this is the only way to get an accurate understanding of your drainage system.
Any defect we find can be diagnosed and dealt with in due course. We offer the best advice possible in Chester, and for the best price.
We can survey a standard household pipe of between 4-6 inches, as well as larger pipes, by using our main line CCTV equipment.
In Chester, we don’t just carry out CCTV surveys for households, and if you are working on a new larger project or have ongoing issues with your drains at work, then we can help! For more information, give our technical team in the office a call!
Read what our thousands of satisfied customers have to say!...

Drain unblocked
"I was very happy with the service provided. They didn't ask for upfront payment. The issue was quickly handled by the engineer. And it was cheaper than my other options."
Drain Unblocking
"Fantastic, prompt service, our engineer was extremely thorough and very friendly. We had a bit a tricky blockage and have an unusual drainage system but he made sure it was all sorted. Would highly recommend! Thanks. "
Blocked drain cleared
"Blocked drain was cleaned out and working again in no time at all . The appointment was made over the phone and the engineer rang when he was on his way . He used a high pressure jet and left everything tidy."
Kitchen drain Blocked
"I had a big block on my kitchen drain. My kitchen is the result of a garage conversion with long drains and hard access. Happy drains came after a few hours from my call and fixed the problem. They had to open an access on the laundry and charged a reasonable amount to do that. Very happy and would call them again!"
Chester CH1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Cheshire. |

Call 01244 360271
or our office mobile
07788 254933
Drain Repairs in Chester
Our local engineers in Chester, are fully trained to deal with all types of repairs. Whether it’s a traditional excavation or the latest No-Dig tech, we’ve got it covered!
If you have had a Chester CCTV drainage survey carried out by another company, (we promise not to be mad!), we are happy to offer a competitive quote for any drainage repairs.
Plotting, Locating and Mapping for Chester drains
Thanks to the latest drainage tech, we can send a radio wave emitting sonde into your Chester pipework, and map your drainage system as it traverses the pipe. We will happily share information on this, feel free to give our friendly office team a call!
Pre-Purchase CCTV Drain Surveys in Chester
When buying or selling a Chester or Cheshire property, and you want to know the state of your new drainage system, then you’re in the right place! Sending a camera into the heart of your Chester pipework, we can detect any issues and provide you with a solution for them.
We will always provide a full detailed report to each of our Chester customers with site plans, pictures and a quotation for any remedial works.
We comprehend the importance of the accuracy of technical reports. There can often be a lot riding on them, like house purchases, repairs and building work, which is why our engineers are specially trained and will ensure that this information is always correct.
Safety at Work
When carrying out any survey or repair in Chester, the safety of our customers, the general public and their homes are our number one priority here at DrainChecker.
High-quality drainage service at an unbeatable price...

drainage clearance.
"technician phoned in advance to confirm arrival date. got on with job efficiently and left everything clean and tidy. "
Partially blocked soil pipe.
"Glad I called Happy Drains when I got an issue with my downstairs toilet overflowing! Damian attended within 24 hours and got straight to it, no fuss, no "hmmmm... (you know what comes next) deep breath intake, etc..). Damian was a pro and worked his way round the problem until it got done. I'm not squeamish for these kind of jobs but I soon realised that blocked drains require professional equipment and experience! Happy customer"
Unblocking kitchen sink drain
"Wonderful service! Having rung two other plumbers who were not available, I then rang Happy Drains. They were friendly and helpful and their plumber came within a few hours and unblocked our drain. Highly recommended!"
Drain Plunger Removal
"Nail came along to remove a drain plunger that had got stuck in our drainage system outside. Couldn't have been more helpful and managed to get the plunger out. Great guy and great service! Thanks"

Blocked drain
"Good customer service, quick to respond and resolve the issue. Will use again "
Toilet was a bit blocked needed cleaning through.
"Fantastic service and all sorted within 24hrs of our initial enquiry. Friendly helpful and brilliant service. Really reasonably priced. "
Blocked Drains
"Very pleased with Happy Drains. Contacted them and they were out the same day. Reasonable cost and the quote was upfront meaning no hidden fees. Tradesman was very polite and sorted out the problem very speedily"
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In or near Chester, CH1, Cheshire, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Chester CCTV drain survey...
Collapsed drain in Cheshire
Bellied drain in Chester
Failed or broken soakaways in CH1
Clogged or broken pipes in Chester
Land drainage problems in Cheshire
Chester pitch fibre pipework problems
Problems with shared Chester drains
Fractured drain in Chester
Joint displacements in Chester pipes and drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Chester drains
Cutting out tree root mass from Chester drains
Ground movement causing Chester drain problems
Bellied pipework in Cheshire
Chester CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Ditch drainage problems in Cheshire
Cracked or leaking Chester drains and pipes
Deformed pipework in Cheshire
Tree roots damaging drains in CH1
Blocked Chester toilets and blocked Chester showers
Bad smells in Cheshire
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Chester drain
Longitudinal cracking in Chester drains
Water level problems in CH1
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Cheshire
Broken or blocked Chester sewers or sewage pipes
Overflowing or blocked Chester drain pipes
Overflowing or leaking Chester septic tanks & cesspits
Blocked or broken Chester drains
French drainage problems in CH1
We use selected local professionals in the Chester CH1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Cheshire.
Our Chester area coverage:
Chester and Cheshire drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Drain clearance
"Call answered promptly, local engineer then responded within 5 minutes, scheduled a visit and arrived on time the following day. Problem quickly identified and resolved. Very efficient."
Drain unblocking - external gully
"I reached out to Happy Drains on WhatsApp about a non urgent drainage issue - and they were quick to arrange a visit in the next few days. they arrived on time and made sure to give us prior warning before arriving. they sorted the problem quickly and also gave some advice about tools/preventative measures that would help us avoid future calls outs. would 00 % recommend!"
Toilet drain pipe investigation
"Amazing in terms of just taking the time out on the phone to just walk through problem to see if they needed to even come out and also proposing various options to move forward. The prices quoted were also reasonable."
Call 01244 360271
or our office mobile
07788 254933