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 Nottingham
Friendly service and great job
After noticing our manhole had a blockage we phoned happy drains. They got someone out the next day which was great! The guy that did it was super friendly and got the job done quick and did a great job at clearing it. This is the second time we've called happy drains and we would highly recommend to others
Customer in Birmingham
Always very helpful and reliable
Happy Drains have carried out numerous surveys and cleaning/jetting jobs for us - they are very quick to respond if required fir an emergency blockage and they are always very helpful on site when carrying out surveys.
Customer in Leicester
Professional, Proactive Service
We recently used Happy Drains and was very pleased with the overall service. From the first point of contact, the process was straightforward and easy to arrange. Although the initial appointment had to be cancelled due to weather and there was some brief confusion around the revised date, the team quickly resolved the issue and prioritised the job. These things can happen, but I was impressed with the proactive communication and the way the situation was dealt with and resolved professionally and efficiently. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and would recommend.
Customer in Sutton Coldfield
Great job
Hi very happy with the way he unblock our pipe in the bathroom all the water draining away now very please will recommend. Many thanks Martin
Customer in Stafford
Top marks
Very efficient and prompt, determined to sort out what was more awkward than first thought
Customer in Cannock
Blocked drain
Arrived on time and very efficient and friendly service and woukd recommend to anyone
Customer in Birmingham
Highly satisfied - a great company to deal with
Wow, what a brilliant service provided. The engineer fully explained how my drain system worked, and then told me what he was doing as he carried out his work. He was friendly, respectful, and extremely knowledgeable. He offered great advice, and options for the repairs, and he prioritised them. When I received the full interactive report, I was amazed at the clarity of the cctv drain footage, and the ability to understand and physically see the stages at where the repairs were recommended in the sewer system. In summary, a brilliant job from start to finish. I highly recommend Happy drains'
Customer in Solihull
Highly recommend
I have as very pleased with Jason , he came promptly and quickly identified the problem and resolved it. Really professional approach, did what he said he would do and communicated well. I would definitely recommend.
Customer in Hinckley
Quick & efficient
My drain survey was easy to book, and they arrived on time. The survey was quick, and the report was ready in a few days
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 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 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 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 Wolverhampton
Great service
Great service, quickly sorted and reasonable price thanks
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 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
Customer in Derby
To Clear a blocked drain
Called Happy Drains as I was let down by another drain company. I got straight through to someone who, after checking for available date called me back within minutes. I was informed that someone would be with me between 9 and 1 the following day. Next day I received a phone call around 10 from technician informing me he would be at my house within half hour. Turned up on time and job was completed before 11 with no mess or disturbance and a great price too. Certainly will use again and highly recommended.
Customer in Derby
Clearing a drain which sat under a conservatory. Supported in the lifting the flooring and fitting
Amazing Service from start to finish. Best plumbing / drainage company I have worked with.
Customer in Derby
Blocked wash hand basin
Contacted Happy Drains about a blocked wash hand basin.They responded immediately,arranged for a technician at a set time and promised a phone call 30 minutes before he arrived.It all worked perfectly and he rapidly sorted the blockage and in fact the sink drains better than it has done for 25 years. The service from start to finish could not have been improved and I would not hesitate to recommend Happy Drains to anybody
Customer in Derby
Drains cleaning
The lady was Very helpful on the phone kept me informed of everything,the chap rang to say he was coming great service would definitely recommend you won't be disappointed. Pauline
9.82 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...

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. "
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."
Clearing blocked domestic drain
"Excellent service from start to finish. Very helpful on the initial phone enquiry. Helpful and engaging engineer and easy straightforward invoice system. Excellent company - will use again. "
Derby DE1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Derbyshire. |

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All Derby CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
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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

Highly recommend
"I used Happy drains to survey the drains of the house I bought in Kew Gardens SW London. From the initial phone call they were professional and efficient and friendly. The guy turned up on time, very professional and knew his stuff. Turnaround of the report was super quick, it was comprehensive, and included video and was easy to share with the estate agent . It gave me peace of mind to continue with the purchase. They were competitively priced and I would highly recommend "
Blocked kitchen drain
"The amazing reviews of Happy Drains seem well warranted. Our experience was beyond excellent. Fantastic customer service, friendly, efficient and effective service. Had someone with us in less than an hour. Fixed issue, and cleaned up, then even checked an upstairs sink for us too. Ours was a small job yet I felt like a valued customer from the first call. I cant really recommend highly enough."
Clearing a blocked outdoor kitchen drain
"The Happy Drains service was fantastic. Within half an hour of my calling, they had arrived and the chap was very helpful and polite. Nothing was too much trouble, and everything was taken care of in 20 minutes though it was a tough job. Good price with no hidden extras and completely fair - I can't recommend them highly enough! "
Highly recommend
"I have as very pleased with Jason , he came promptly and quickly identified the problem and resolved it. Really professional approach, did what he said he would do and communicated well. I would definitely recommend."

Reliable and efficient
"The response time was very fast, the work was carried out quickly and professionally and the tradesperson was friendly and courteous. Have used before and will do again - can definitely reccomend them."
Blocked kitchen drain.
"Positive. Pipes were cleaned out and everything is well in the world for a reasonable price. I'd use them again if I needed it. "
Unblock Drain
"Communication was before & after the work. Wayne was very friendly & did an excellent job."
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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...

Happy drains - highly recommend
"Had a blocked sink pipe. Called a few companies, these guys were responsive on a Sunday, came out the next day, the chap called me when he was an hour away. When he arrived he was incredibly friendly and helpful. Fixed the issue and even got a message afterwards checking everything went well. 10/10 customer service and the price they offered was the most competitive. Would highly recommend."
Unblocking a kitchen runaway.
"They arrived within the stated timeframe, the man explained the problem and how he would deal with it. The work was done swiftly and satisfactorily. Wouldn't hesitate to call them again if necessary or to recommend them to anyone else."
Blocked Drain
"Happy drains were great from start to finish! They had immediate availability to come to my house and sent a super helpful tradesman called Darren who quickly unblocked the drain and showed me how to do it myself in future. Highly recommend!"
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: