Need a CCTV drain survey in Colchester?
By having a professional CCTV survey carried out in Colchester, with our expertise means you can pinpoint the exact location and issue! Happy Drains Colchester offer an excellent CCTV survey service, at the best price. By having a survey, you can trust us to avoid unnecessary and costly work!
All Colchester 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 Colchester CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Colchester drainage industry in technical innovation.
Customer in Colchester
First class service from a quality company
Noticed we had waste water coming up through a manhole, called Happydrains who arranged for someone to attend within 48hrs which was fantastic. Engineer called when he was on his way, he was very professional and talked me through what he was going to do. Took him around 30 minutes he had taken photos of each stage and explained what he had found and done. Very happy with the work carried out and 3 weeks later still no issues would use them again
Customer in Witham
Excellent service
Attended promptly. Workers very friendly and efficient
Customer in Southminster
Professional, efficient and reasonable
Just after Christmas we had a blocked drain. We called out your engineers, the office was extremely helpful and your engineers arrived promptly, they were very professional and carried out the work efficiently. The price was very reasonable and we would recommend your company and would use again.
Customer in Ipswich
Good communication
Good service. Communicated well with us and our landlord.
Customer in Ipswich
Excellent service!!
Great company, came quickly and solved the problem of a blocked drain. Ensured that all branches of the main line was clear. Would hesitate to recommend.
Customer in Southend-On-Sea
One happy customer......
Chap arrived when agreed and completed the job quickly and efficiently. One happy customer.
Customer in Sawbridgeworth
Fixed the problem with efficiency and professionalism.
I happy to recommend this company. They were easy to contact and the engineer came when they said. They charged a fixed price which included what needed to be done to fix the problem which took away any uncertainty about the cost. The engineer fixed the problem efficiently at the visit and gave a report of what was found and done. Five stars!
Customer in Hornchurch
Great service
Excellent service, the engineer was professional and friendly. Clear pricing.
Customer in Manningtree
Great service
We had a very problematic drain blockage that only had access from the toilet and no manholes. The guys turned up, very professional, polite and persevered with the issue until the drains were cleared. I would 100% recommend to anyone who requires this type of service.
Customer in Westcliff-On-Sea
Prompt, efficient service
Sam was professional and polite, job done efficiently, thanks.
Customer in Dunmow
Unblocking of kitchen sink
Paul was extremely professional and very tidy clearing up afterwards
Customer in Rayleigh
Unblocked our drain
Arrived when they said they would. Did a great job and there were no nasty added charges,
Customer in Sawbridgeworth
Outside drain cleared (domestic)
Very prompt response and came out within a matter of hours, did a great job, great communications, easy to pay and reasonable price. Would definitely recommend and use again.
Customer in Basildon
Great communication and fixed price drain clearance
From the first phone call enquiring about drain clearance with Emily to the actual work being carried out was less than 3 hours. I knew immediately upfront what the cost would be and how much extra if a Saturday call out was needed. I was kept informed by phone and email and received a call from the engineers 30 mins prior to arrival. They very quickly identified and cleared the problem clearing up any slight mess they made. Hope not to need this service again but if I do would Happily use Happy drains again.
Customer in Upminster
Drain unblocked
Arrived on time. Explained the issue. Cleared in 10 mins. Excellent. However, little over priced.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked drain
Great service, friendly engineers, definitely recommen.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked deain
Great
Customer in Colchester
Clear blocked sewerage pipe
Very happy with the service provided. They came out to me within an hour and a half of my telephone call and cleared the blocked drain in about half an hour. Very professional all round and will definitely use again and recommend to everyone.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked kitchen drain clleared
Quickly and efficiently carried out, thanks
Customer in Colchester
Drain cleared
Back garden gully been trouble for years. These guys sorted it in minutes... Perfect job.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked drain cleared.
Arrived very promptly and the job was done very efficiently. A first class service.
Customer in Colchester
Unblocked drain.
Very good work.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked rainwater pipe.
The guys were really quick at getting to me. They couldn't do anything about the problem I had but I thought that might be the case and they tried nevertheless. The guys were really friendly and helpful and offered some good advice. I would recommend them to others.
Customer in Colchester
Clearing a blocked kitchen sink.
Due to layout of the drains the engineer was unable to jet the drains, but he was able to use the suction machine and this cleared the issue. Very clean and tidy work.
Customer in Colchester
Investigate blocked drain that was backing up.
Great service for a fair price. Andy friendly, competent, answered my questions on the problem. Sorted the issue and I was happy it was a blockage and nothing more sinister. Would use again.
Customer in Colchester
Unblocking bath/shower drain of what turned out to be limescale buildup.
Plumber was friendly, courteous, informative and helpful. Job was more complex than anticipated but he was very competent and efficient. We're very happy, would recommend!
Customer in Colchester
Clearing a blocked drain
Good service from initial enquiry and booking to onli e payment. The engineer was friendly and carried out the job quickly and efficiently. 5 Star service, will use again in the future.
Customer in Colchester
Unblock sink pipes
Great communication. Arranged visit to suit us. Lovely gentlemen attended and left it very tidy.
Customer in Colchester
Blocked sewer pipe
Fantastic job! Engineer had a very busy day but still made sure he got to us! Top service!
Customer in Colchester
Clearing blocked drain
I rang just after lunch to report a blocked drain and received a call back to say that an operator would attend within an hour although I mentioned that it was not an emergency. He arrived promptly and very quickly removed a difficult and very heavy manhole and completed the work in a very efficient manner. The operator was a very pleasant individual who carried out what was a very unpleasant job in a very good natured manner. It is many years since I have received this level of service, which is what we all hope for but very rarely get.
9.79 out of 10
Our position of trust is hard-earned, and what our customers in Colchester say about us is posted online for the world to read. They keep us focused and drives us to offer the best services in Colchester. Hopefully, any reviews about Happy Drains' great service will help you make the right decision.
Colchester CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Essex, CO1
Best value professional Colchester CCTV drain surveys, guaranteed!
DrainChecker are number one for customer satisfaction in Colchester and around Essex for drainage investigations.
We are the best value choice to make in and around Colchester for ultimate service and great prices at home or at work, call us!
With over twenty eight years’ of experience in Colchester and around Essex our skilled and experienced inspection teams understand the importance of an accurate survey. For all ‘House Holder Pre Purchase survey’ or ‘Site Survey’ our high quality reports will a great job and save you money.
If it’s drain mapping and plotting all the detail have to be factual. All our surveys come complete with appropriate recommendations for any corrective works will undertake a survey using the best equipment and the latest reporting tools.
Our friendly service will meet exact requirements, if problems are presented within the drainage system, we can offer if appropriate an FCA accredited managed claim service, your insurers directly, ensuring no detail is overlooked, and inconvenience to you is limited.
Is your Colchester property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Colchester area environmental and building regulations?
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Delivering the Colchester drainage services that warrant the fantastic reviews...
Welcome to the Colchester area ‘DrainChecker.uk’ part of the Colchester Happy Drains, the leading drain services company.
Drain Checker are your local experts in Colchester Essex CO1. We supply expert professional and reasonably priced drain investigation services in Colchester CO1 and Essex. Take time to look at our reviews to see what we like to deliver!

Fast, friendly, professional and really efficient
"Really fast and friendly response, kitchen sink has been an ongoing issue for years, I've always managed to clear it partially but eventually blocked solid, someone arrived first thing the next morning and the drain was completely cleared within ten minutes, having the correct experience and tools was obviously the answer"
Unblock kitchen sink
"Fantastic. Called ahead as promised, polite and friendly on arrival. Super clean and tidy, left the area as he found it. All for the quoted price with no hint of any dodgy up-selling. Would happily recommend."
Clearing stagnant, blocked gully/drain
"Everyone I spoke to before and during the job was friendly and helpful. Luke came in good time as arranged and was extremely quick, efficient and helpful, clearing the problem and providing a missing grille to prevent future problems. We really appreciated his extra efforts and will use the company again! Very reasonable. "
Sewer clearance
"I was able to get an appointment very quickly and the work was carried out in very professional manner. "
Colchester CO1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Essex. |

Call 01206 890511
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Colchester CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Working Safely in Colchester
During the course of our surveys in Colchester Essex CO1, we pay great attention to you and the property.
Your safety and safety of our people and the Colchester public is our overriding priority, you will in good safe hands.
Drain Repair prices for Colchester properties.
With any survey we complete and write up in Colchester CO1 and across Essex, we always offer recommendations and great value quotation for any repair that may be needed or required.
Colchester Home Buyers Specials - CCTV Surveys
We have a brilliant Colchester CCTV drain survey service designed to tell you all you need to know about Colchester drains.
So if you are buying (or selling) a home in Colchester call us. Your requirements are understood for your new Colchester property all in harmony with your structural surveyors or bank's requirements.
Plotting and mapping of drains in and around Colchester
We plot drains and sewers with a radio wave sonde traversing through the pipework and plot its course above ground whilst it travels the pipe. We then create a full plan of what we've found with depths and direction.
CCTV Surveys in Colchester
With our considerable understanding of Colchester drainage problems, CCTV drain surveys in Colchester help us examine the drainage conditions.
If you have a problem our camera will locate the cause of the blockage. We detect accurately what the exact issues are and then work out the smartest cost-effective repair as part of an all-inclusive written report that is easy to understand.
Just check out our fab reviews...

Excellent service with Happy Drains
"Having problems with a blocked drain , i contacted Happy Drains for help,. An engineer arrived within the hour of my call . He was both pleasant and efficient and also offered good advice.I have no hesitation in recommending Happy Drains for speed and efficiency ."
External drain for kitchen blocked
"They made arrangements easy, and kept in communication about the time of the visit. And the job was done quickly, without fuss, and with courtesy. Great job, thank you"
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."
Unpleasant smell from drains.
"Persistent unpleasant smell from drains into kitchen sink. Eliminated problems with internal plumbing so called HD. First appt engineer rang to say earlier job had been more complex than reported and would be late for our job. Offer of new appt 2 days later accepted. Engineer (Quinn) rang with ETA, arrived in middle of time slot. He was polite, professional, he quickly located and removed the problem and flushed the whole drainage system."

Simple gully clearance.
"Very prompt service and reasonable price. Helpful help desk too - very impressed."
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."
Main drain was completely blocked
"I called them in the morning. The person who answered was extremely nice, knowledgeable and helpful. An appointment was booked for that same afternoon. The engineer called 45mn before arriving and was right on time. He was very nice, polite and did a great job. They all made the costs very clear all along. My problem was solved, there no surprises with the price which was perfectly justified. I will definitely call them again if I have a problem again."
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In or near Colchester, CO1, Essex, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Colchester CCTV drain survey...
Bellied pipework in Essex
Deformed pipework in Essex
Collapsed drain in Essex
Fractured drain in Colchester
Land drainage problems in Essex
Colchester pitch fibre pipework problems
Broken or blocked Colchester sewers or sewage pipes
Blocked or broken Colchester drains
Colchester CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Failed or broken soakaways in CO1
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Essex
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Colchester drains
Cutting out tree root mass from Colchester drains
Cracked or leaking Colchester drains and pipes
Clogged or broken pipes in Colchester
Overflowing or blocked Colchester drain pipes
Ground movement causing Colchester drain problems
Bad smells in Essex
Longitudinal cracking in Colchester drains
Tree roots damaging drains in CO1
Ditch drainage problems in Essex
Water level problems in CO1
Problems with shared Colchester drains
Overflowing or leaking Colchester septic tanks & cesspits
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Colchester drain
French drainage problems in CO1
Blocked Colchester toilets and blocked Colchester showers
Bellied drain in Colchester
Joint displacements in Colchester pipes and drains
We use selected local professionals in the Colchester CO1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Essex.
Our Colchester area coverage:
Colchester and Essex drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Blocked outdoor drains.
"Checked all drains and cleared as discussed. Good communication all the way through and spoke us through it/ took pictures. Turned up on time as booked - good communication. Efficient service, reasonable price too. "
unblocked drain
"i highly recommend this company they was quick and affiant the two guys that came out was ever so polite even ran me before they turned up which i find very respectful will defiantly use and recommend this company to friends and family Thank you so much "
Investigate and Clear External. Blocked Drain
"Was a great experience. Easy to organise. A touch late on the day but was kept informed.. Joe was great where he turned up. Explained everything and didn't upsell unnecessarily. Was efficient, polite and friendly. Great all round. Nice report/record at the end of it. Great contrast to some of the trade service experiences that you can have quite often. "
Call 01206 890511
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Colchester CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: