DrainChecker, part of the Happy Drains group, is trusted by customers, we are here to help with all Derby drainage problems. We are based in Derby and will also travel around Derbyshire.

We are renowned for our Derby CCTV drainage surveys, take a look at our reviews to see why! We are especially proud of our workmanship in Derby and with thousands of happy customers that have experienced and reviewed our local professional services.

Proud of our drainage workmanship & reputation...

5957 reviews = 9.72 out of 10

Clearing blocked drain

"Very professional approach to addressing a challenging job efficiently. "

Drain clearance

"Provided a fast efficient and courteous service. Very Happy with their quality. Of service."

Blocked drain

"The men turned up and got on with the job straightaway. They were very polite and very helpful. I was very pleased with their work and the fact the drain was unblocked"

Clearing drain

"Great service. Easy to book, easy to pay, came swiftly, and chap you fixed the drain was brilliant, and gave me some useful advice. "

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Derby drain work safety factors

Fully trained and insured to work safely and carry out CCTV surveys and repairs in Derby, safely and carefully, and we always have our customers interest in mind and their home's best interests at heart.

Drainage repairs in Derby, Derbyshire 

Our Derby drainage surveyors are certified by the Water Research Centre (WRc). If there is an issue within your Derby drainage system, we will always offer the best price possible for putting it right.

With the best practice as recommended by the WRc.

High quality Derby CCTV Drain Surveys

We are the premier qualified Derby CCTV drain surveyors. Our highly trained skilled technicians are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to Derby drains, drainage and associated inspections. Through training, focus, and an investment in understanding the importance of an accurate quality assured survey.

Whether you are buying a new Derby development property, renovating and extending your home, a drainage survey will help you make the right drainage decisions! Being focused and diligent when surveying Derby drains, can save you a lot of money in the future, drains are not only essential and can be very expensive to fix, so don’t underestimate them!

Should you need to find about your Derby drainage system, the most accurate way to do this is by carrying out a DrainChecker Derby CCTV drain survey. This way, we can pick up any defects that there may be in the pipework and should we find issues come up with a cost-effective solution.

If you want more information on our Derby drainage surveys, how they work, and what you will get for your money, our friendly team are waiting for your call!

CCTV drain surveys tailored to Derby home buyers or sellers

A structural surveyor may ask you to have a Derby CCTV drain investigation survey carried out if they suspect there is a potential drainage issue.  Often it may be because they have spotted a crack in a wall near a blocked drain or are signs of damp in the house.

It’s always best to get your prospective Derby drains checked following professional advice to do so as if there is a costly repair needed on the system, we’re sure you would rather know before than be faced with unexpected costs once you've moved in.

Once we know the condition of your Derby drainage system, if any damage is noted, we can provide a fully costed best value repair solution. As part of the service, always provide our customers in Derby with a complete written report, which will include site maps, digital pictures, and a quotation if there is any need for further works. The report is suitably formatted in a way that is suitable to send on to your professional advisers; more importantly, they are easy for you to understand.

Should you have any questions, our technical team are happy to go through the report with you.

Pre-Purchase Derby CCTV Drain Surveys

It is not uncommon to be asked by a building professional for a CCTV drain survey to be carried out if you are buying or selling a Derby property.

Put in simple terms a Derby CCTV drainage survey is an in-depth inspection of a property's underground drainage system, using specialist CCTV cameras inserted into the pipework, that send live feedback to the drainage engineer who correctly identifies issues that presents themselves during the investigations.

Managed Derby drain insurance claim service

If you have buildings insurance that covers accidental damage, we can help with our Derby ‘managed insurance claim service.’ An assessing service, where, under your instruction, we can present a fully evidenced claim to your insurers on your behalf, we will do the negotiating work for you!

If you have had a survey carried out by another Derby drainage company, we would be happy to offer a competitive quote for the repair works.

Derby Drain locating, plotting and mapping

If you are struggling to find a ‘lost drain’ or need to know the position and depth and particular location for a ‘build over agreement’, we can help, and you’re in the right place!

With the latest drainage tech in Derby, Derbyshire , meaning we can get you the results that you need. By sending a sonde into the pipework, we can track its course as it traverses the pipe using locating tools. Meaning we provide you with depths and directions of each inspection chamber.

We are here to help with all Derby drainage problems

5957 reviews = 9.72 out of 10

Toilet Blockage Removal

"I've used Happy Drains a few times to unblock drains and toilets. It's always a quick and friendly service"

Unblocking of drain

"Excellent service, on my doorstep within 90 minutes of making them aware of problem. Work completed thoroughly and tested after. "

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."

Toilet drain unblocked in a matter of seconds

"Arrived on time, polite. Straight to work and resolved the issue promptly with no mess"

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