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 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 Loughborough
Simple gully clearance.
Very prompt service and reasonable price. Helpful help desk too - very impressed.
Customer in Wolverhampton
Great service
Great service, quickly sorted and reasonable price thanks
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 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 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 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 Hinckley
Clearing a blocked drain
Timely, effective and cleaned up thoroughly
Customer in Leicester
Drain cleaning
Very professional, did a great job made sure water was flowing properly . Happy with this company.
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 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 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 Derby
There was a blockage.
The work carried out was quick and efficient.
Customer in Derby
Blocked Sewer Drain To Rear Of Property
Had a blocked drain that was causing water to back up into both ours and our neighbours properties. Called Happy Drains who attended the next day, located the problem and fixed in 15 minutes. Great service at a great price would highly recommend!
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 Derby
Blocked toilet
Courteous, friendly chap who worked hard to resolve the problem. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Customer in Derby
Drain clearing
Great quick service, photos sent of clearance, good prices, easy to contact. Would recommend and use again
Customer in Derby
Blocked toilet/drain
Engineer turned up promptly, got on with the job and was done within a few minutes. Very pleasant man, explained what the problem was and showed us a photo of the problem. Very happy with the work.
Customer in Derby
Toilet/sink blocked
Polite, knowledgeable , and sorted the problem out in a timely and professional manner, he was a credit to the company with a great work ethic .
Customer in Derby
Unblocking of below ground drainage
Brilliant job well done by a great team. Super efficient, great value and awesome customer service by the engineer and the team at head office. Strongly recommend.
Customer in Derby
Drain/toilet blockage
Found out the issue which was in the drain not the toilet Unblocked and jet washed it
Customer in Derby
Blocked bathroom sink
The plumber was very polite, very efficient and very helpful. He was very respectful of the property and did an excellent job
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...

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/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!"
Clearing drains
"Great communication, timing, quality of work and friendly people. Thank you."
Good service and fixed the problem.
"Happy Drains did a great job, it was easy to book an appointment with them over the phone, their engineer got in touch direct he arrived on time and had the blocked drain fixed with no fuss. Also the price was really good and payment was made easy via the payment link/website. I would definitely recommend Happy Drains ?'? Justin"
Derby DE1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Derbyshire. |

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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

Blocked kitchen sink
"Man came and sorted the problem. Was very polite. Couldn't have wished for better. "
5* Service was Over and Above expectation.
"This is the second time I have used Happy Drains the Service provided last time was superb. This time it was even better! With no appointments available to clear my elderly mothers blocked toilet, Happy Drains rearranged a schedule to conduct the work to limit inconvenience. Joe attended and was absolutely first class keeping me updated directly at the request of my confused elderly mother. It is so reassuring to be kept informed of the detail when you are 80 miles away so I could explain it in simple terms to my mother, I recommend Happy Drains 100% and commend Joe for the 5* Service."
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. "
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."

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 "
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 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."
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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...

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."
CCTV Drain inspection and toilet unblock
"I was really impressed with this company. They have carried out work for me twice now. Once to unblock a toilet and secondly to carry out a CCTV inspection. The customer service is really good, all staff anre very polite and the quality of the work and advice provided is excellent. The engineer that unblocked my toilet provided a lot of advice & tips on how to ensure the toilet doesn't get blocked in the future! The appointments are made promptly and will no hassle. The report from the CCTV inspection was provided promptly. I will be using this company again in the future. "
unblocked drain on Driveway
"Really easy and quick to book. payment made online after the job completed. Turned up when they said, worked well and cleaned and tidied after."
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: