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...

5991 reviews = 9.72 out of 10

Unblock drain re kitchen sink

"Happy Drains sent Alex who was superbly focused and dedicated. He rapidly identified the blocked kitchen sink that had not been resolved by a plumber was a drainage issue (as suspected), found the drains, identified the correct one linked to the kitchen, sent a camera down to find the blockage, and rinsed it away with high pressure water jet. Took an hour, with a lot accomplished. No additional or unexpected charges. Very happy with their service and professionalism (given dealing with these sorts of issues can be a minefield of distrust)."

Great experience

"Wayne was a lovely chap and very helpful. Cleared the drains swiftly and was excellent to deal with"

Toilet unblocking

"We had Arran come round to unblock our toilet after I tried all the usual DIY attempts. He explained everything fully, told us the options and tried everything possible without going in to the more costly fixes. He completed the job within the an hour and the cost was exactly what was quoted on the phone. He explained how to prevent it happening again and had a great chat about other DIY things around the house. Definitely would recommend. "

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 "

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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

5991 reviews = 9.72 out of 10

Main drain blocked

"Main drain was blocked. Happy drains were able provide a same day service and resolved the issue quickly and efficiently. very professional service. Happy with the service!"

Blocked external drain

"I had a blocked drain (external to the property). I previously had someone to look at and they explained that the drain had likely collapsed and quoted to fix (over £1k). I thought I would double check. Happy Drains visited and drain was clear within minutes (blocked trap) with no requirement to dig up garden and replace drains (or use a camera). 60 day guarantee inc in case it blocks again. Engineer was polite, friendly, cleanly dressed and professional. As he said 25 years of experience. Great job, highly recommend (and I will be recommending further)."

Outside drain unblocking

"Fantastic service! The gentleman was polite and professional, he fixed our issue in no time and just before Christmas. Forever grateful and they will be the first I call if I have a similar issue in the future. Thank you!"

Blocked outside drain

"Super impressed. Tommy and Gordon showed up within hours of my distressed phone call as our outside drain was completely blocked. They fixed it within minutes and shared their expertise for preventing blockage in the future. Friendly, courteous, incredibly knowledgeable and professional. My only go to from now on."

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