Need a CCTV drain survey in Derby?
Pinpointing the drainage problem will pinpoint your spend. We'll help identify what the problem is and where it is, then you can then pinpoint your spend. As the leading CCTV drainage surveyors in Derby, our CCTV drain surveys give you the answers you need. Say goodbye to the guesswork and hello to the experts.
All Derby 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 Derby CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Derby drainage industry in technical innovation.
Customer in Swadlincote
good company to deal with.
they came on time and worked till the sewer was unblocked.will use them again if needed.before guy and acho went they cleaned up the mess on the ground .great work .thanks. des edden.
Customer in Derby
Main waste pipe blocked and overflowing
Great service from phoning the office late afternoon to a job well done the following morning
Customer in Matlock
Fair set price, no funny business just a great and reliable service.
Brilliant as always. I've used Happy drains on many occasions for my holiday let properties and here is why - they charge a flat fee and never have a problem spending a little extra time if required, they are always professional and arrive on time and with the required equipment and always get the job done. If they can't fix it straight away they are quick with the CCTV to diagnose without charging silly money. They are honest, reliable and that is why I only use happy drains.
Customer in Nuneaton
Quality work from Happy Drains.
Excellent service from start to finish with Happy Drains. Would highly recommend the company to others. Quality work carried out on site, was kept informed along the way, work completed to a high standard and was checked and rechecked before leaving site. They even cleared up the broken and damaged drain parts and made area looking good again before leaving. Felt pricing was fair given the work involved and happily paid the bill the same day as felt confident in the workmanship.
Customer in Wolverhampton
Great service
Great service, quickly sorted and reasonable price thanks
Customer in Loughborough
Simple gully clearance.
Very prompt service and reasonable price. Helpful help desk too - very impressed.
Customer in Stafford
Excellent service
Great service! Called on a Sunday as had a blocked drain. Aaron came on Monday, identified the problem and fixed it within ten minutes. Would definitely recommend.
Customer in Newark
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.
Customer in Markfield
Clearance of blocked sewage pipes
Contacted Happy Drains with a full description of the problem. An appointment was arranged. I was supplied with a list of services and prices. I was contacted on the day giving me a time of arrival. William carried out the necessary work quickly and efficiently. He was very knowledgeable and gave useful advice. Happy Drains is a great company to deal with from start to finish with no hidden costs. I would highly recommend them.
Customer in Solihull
Toilet drain unblocked in a matter of seconds
Arrived on time, polite. Straight to work and resolved the issue promptly with no mess
Customer in Atherstone
Needed a toilet and sewage pipe unblocking
Excellent first class service very friendly
Customer in Wigston
Unblocking drains.
I called Happy Drains on Easter Saturday evening as my mums drain had become blocked. Unfortunately with it being Easter weekend nothing could be done until Tuesday morning. At 09:45 on the Tuesday a man arrived and within 15 minutes it was all cleared. Very helpful, polite man and a super service. Thank-you.
Customer in Tamworth
Unblock drains outside
From making the enquiry to the finished job a very professional service was given. My booking was confirmed by phone. The team rang me to give me eta on arrival they got on with the job immediately . Cleared blocked drains and hosed down leaving everything clean and tidy. Ten out of ten service and good value
Customer in Tamworth
Drain/Sewer Clearance
Very friendly and helpful from start to finish, Logan arrived in the allotted time, he was very friendly and respectful completed the Job. Couldn't be happier with the service received
Customer in Hinckley
Clearing a blocked drain
Timely, effective and cleaned up thoroughly
Customer in Melton Mowbray
Waist water drain blocked
The whole experience was 1st class. They did everything they said they. Jason was very friendly and polite.
Customer in Nuneaton
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.
Customer in Leicester
Drain cleaning
Very professional, did a great job made sure water was flowing properly . Happy with this company.
Customer in Stoke-On-Trent
Drain blocked
On time,work done happy
Customer in Leek
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!
Customer in Wigston
Sewage drain unblocked
Cannot recommend enough. Called and had appointment for the next morning. Jason called to confirm he was 20 minutes away, arrived promptly and the issue was solved within 20 minutes! He explained clearly what the issues were. Excellent service from start to finish. Highly recommend 😁?'?
Customer in Wigston
Heavily blocked waste pipes.
Fantastic service and employees. Arranging the appointment was exceptionally easy as the people on the phones were friendly and efficient. Jason from Happy Drains arrived on time and even called ahead to let us know exactly when he'd be arriving. Jason was polite and friendly from beginning to end. He sorted out the problem far quicker than expected considering the dire state of the blockage. After he'd done a wonderful job he then explained exactly how it had happened in detail, what needed to be fixed and told me some preventative measures to help avoid the problem from recurring until then.
Customer in Wigston
Unblocked an outside drain
This Company were quick to respond. Very courteous. Engineer on site was very thorough and explained what was to be done. The blockage was soon resolved and we were very satisfied with the outcome and the price. Would certainly recommend .
Customer in Newark
Unblock outside drain
Good service. Simple job well done.
Customer in Coventry
Kitchen Waste Clearance
Very effective service, timely arrival (when promised), collaborative approach (listened to what work had already been understaken), speedy resolution (less than 20 minutes) - would definitly use again
Customer in Tipton
Blockage in ground floor wc
The work was carried out very professionally and the problem was investigated to resolve the cause of the blockage. The final report was very detailed to explain the issue after completion of the work, which was very helpful to understand the problem. Images of the work were taken and sent in the final report with detailed actions taken. The team at Happy Drains kept me informed throughout the day of any issues.
Customer in Lutterworth
Blocked waste pipe
I would highly recommend this company. Very professional and friendly booking process and engineer arrived when they said they would. Fixed the issue and cheaper than the price quoted by one the national firms!
Customer in Lutterworth
Blocked External Drain
I am very satisfied with the service which was prompt, efficient and swift! The man who came to do the work turned up at the time I was given, was polite and knowledgeable and did the job quicky. I am delighted with this company and wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Customer in Wolverhampton
Unblock an outside drain
The staff at the office very kind and well spoken.. The work was completed on time. Invoice sent on email with photographs before the job and after the work was completed. Perfect as I am a landlord and can't always attend when the repairs are taking place to see what was done. Thanks to happy drains I'm a happy landlord until the next job?...
Customer in Derby
There was a blockage.
The work carried out was quick and efficient.
9.77 out of 10
Positive or negative reviews help any responsible company to improve. The reviews form a critical mass and should inform you. Is it a good idea to employ that company in Derby? Take time to read our reviews and then make up your mind. For all drainage issues, you'll soon think Happy Drains!
Derby CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Derbyshire, DE1
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...

Outside runoff drain to mains was backed up and overflowing.
"Called them on a Saturday when the drain was especially playing up and within 20 minutes they rang back with the job booked in for the Monday. Friendly, prompt service on the phone, same again when the fella turned up. Done in 10 minutes. Didn't have to pay him then and there, but instead was issued online invoice and link to super-simple payment procedure. Brilliant. Highly recommended; will definitely use them again - just hope I won't have to! "
Toilet Blockage Removal
"I've used Happy Drains a few times to unblock drains and toilets. It's always a quick and friendly service"
Clearing blocked drains
"I called the company after a recommendation and a man arrived later the same day. He was friendly and professional, quickly set up the equipment and worked his magic with the two blocked drains. He offered advice on keeping the drains clear in future and made sure the area was clean and tidy before he left. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm."
Drain clearance
"I called Happy Drains to attend to an overflowing drain manhole in our front drive. Their response on the telephone was prompt, courteous and helpful. Their engineer arrived slightly earlier than arranged, after telephoning to confirm that this would be acceptable. He fixed the problem in less than 30 minutes, and checked that everything was satisfactory before leaving. "
Derby DE1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Derbyshire. |

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Is your Derby property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
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More importantly, do you know if your Derby system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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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

Clearing drains
"Great communication, timing, quality of work and friendly people. Thank you."
Blocked kitchen sink
"Man came and sorted the problem. Was very polite. Couldn't have wished for better. "
Blocked drains
"We recently noticed our downstairs WC was not flushing properly, and our outside man hole, was flooding and smelt terribly. I got in contact with happy drains and they hooked someone in within the next 2 days as I requested. The guy came to site, and told me exactly what he was doing and what he thought the issue may be. He fixed it in great time and was very informative. I hope I don't need to call happy drains again, but if we ever need someone to help us in the future, we will look no further. 10/10"
A Well Done Job
"It was a quick response and the job was done. Basically everything you need in an emergency."

Drain Clearance
"Absolutely superb. Arrived 10 minutes after my initial call. Very professional, friendly service. 5 star!"
Drain unblockage
"Excellent service, easy to book, punctual and diligent with excellent response time and great service. Easy to deal with and very efficient systems. "
Clearing a blocked manhole
"Tommy was excellent. Rang and got a same day appointment. Phoned ahead to confirm arrival time. Unlocked the drain quickly with a rod but followed up by jetting the drain to make sure it was entirely clear. Provided a number of good tips on how to avoid future blockage. Tommy was polite friendly and very efficient."
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In or near Derby, DE1, Derbyshire, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Derby CCTV drain survey...
Ground movement causing Derby drain problems
Deformed pipework in Derbyshire
Fractured drain in Derby
Bellied drain in Derby
Derby CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Cutting out tree root mass from Derby drains
Blocked or broken Derby drains
French drainage problems in DE1
Blocked Derby toilets and blocked Derby showers
Problems with shared Derby drains
Failed or broken soakaways in DE1
Cracked or leaking Derby drains and pipes
Joint displacements in Derby pipes and drains
Longitudinal cracking in Derby drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Derby drains
Water level problems in DE1
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Derby drain
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Derbyshire
Derby pitch fibre pipework problems
Bellied pipework in Derbyshire
Clogged or broken pipes in Derby
Land drainage problems in Derbyshire
Tree roots damaging drains in DE1
Broken or blocked Derby sewers or sewage pipes
Overflowing or blocked Derby drain pipes
Overflowing or leaking Derby septic tanks & cesspits
Collapsed drain in Derbyshire
Bad smells in Derbyshire
Ditch drainage problems in Derbyshire
We use selected local professionals in the Derby DE1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Derbyshire.
Derby and Derbyshire drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Unblocking of drain/sewage pipe
"The drain engineer arrived punctually. He made the area safe for passers by, as the drain hole cover was in the pavement outside in the street. He cleared the immediate blockage with a rod but then used the power water jet to flush out the whole pipe and clear away the accumulated grease and fat causing the blockage. At one point he practically disappeared inside the drain to remove a ball of fat with his hand! He was extremely thorough and efficient and left the drain sparkling clean! He was polite and friendly throughout. An overall top notch service!"
Clear blocked drain and manhole and identify the cause
" Company quoted a fixed price, the engineer arrived the following day as promised and professionally fixed the fault. Very happy with the service."
Unblock outside drain
"We are very happy with the service from first phone call through to the fixing of the problem. Such friendly helpful and professional staff. I will retain the phone number if needed again and certainly will be recommending Happy Drains company. "
Call 01332 414742
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Derby CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: