Need a CCTV drain survey in Durham?
CCTV drainage investigations for all homeowners, industry and problem solvers in Durham. With our expert reports and specialist no-dig solutions, we are proud to be the leading trusted CCTV survey company across Durham for all your underground drainage needs and solutions.
07788 254933
All Durham 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 Durham CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Durham 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 Wolverhampton
Great service
Great service, quickly sorted and reasonable price thanks
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 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 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 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 Loughborough
Simple gully clearance.
Very prompt service and reasonable price. Helpful help desk too - very impressed.
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 Kings Lynn
Blocked downstairs loo
The company were brilliant, lovely lady on the phone really helpful. They called me back within a matter of minutes to book a same day appointment and the problem was resolved. They were very professional did a marvellous job and I would highly recommend them to anybody in the same situation.
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 Hinckley
Clearing a blocked drain
Timely, effective and cleaned up thoroughly
Customer in Atherstone
Needed a toilet and sewage pipe unblocking
Excellent first class service very friendly
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 Sunderland
Drainage survey and cleaning.
The work was carried out Dyno Rod of whom were very professional.
Customer in East Boldon
Outdoor drain unblocked.
Very prompt, efficient and fast.
Customer in Wallsend
Blocked external drains.
A friendly service who took the time to explain what was wrong and how it would be fixed. I'll definitely be using them again and would highly recommend to anyone.
Customer in Richmond
Cleaned out a slow flowing drain including power flush
Turned up the very same day exactly when they said they would, cleaned the drain out quickly, removed the blockage and were done in half an hour. Pretty much exactly what you want to have happen when you've got a blocked drain!
Customer in Richmond
Unblocking of kitchen drain.
Gordon (Happy Drains): very efficient; quick solution with minimum disruption. Good advice about preventative measures to keep drains clean.
Customer in Richmond
Drain unblocked
Great service, very friendly and gave good advice to maintaining the older style drain of our Victorian cottage.
Customer in Richmond
Clearing of blocked drain.
They were pleasant and efficient. They showed me what the problem had been.
Customer in Richmond
Retrieving ring from a drain.
Service was great from start to finish. The team arranged to get to me quickly and kept me informed by phone. The plumber was friendly and positive despite a tricky situation - he was creative with his solution and managed to retrieve my ring which was of great sentimental value. He also took care to clean up afterwards, I couldn't recommend Happy Drains more highly and will certainly use them again.
Customer in Newark
Unblock outside drain
Good service. Simple job well done.
Customer in Leicester
Drain cleaning
Very professional, did a great job made sure water was flowing properly . Happy with this company.
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 Shrewsbury
Unblocking of drain
Great communication from start to finish. Engineer was friendly, helpful & sorted the issue quickly.
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 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 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 Derby
Main waste pipe blocked and overflowing
Great service from phoning the office late afternoon to a job well done the following morning
9.72 out of 10
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Durham CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
County Durham, DH1
Fast and efficient CCTV drain surveys in Durham and around County Durham
Are you here because you suspect your Durham drainage system has or is developing a problem? There is a damp problem? In County Durham it may be a pipe is cracked or a root is intruding. Don’t wait until it becomes a bigger issue ring Durham DrainChecker now for a CCTV drain survey and find out the facts.
We will be able to pinpoint any problem in Durham drains or potential areas of concern so that our drainage experts can move in and resolve or repair drain damage before you have a disaster. Do you know whether your Durham drainage system is developing a problem? Maybe a pipe is cracked, debris is building up or a root is intruding. Don’t wait until your Durham factory, school, shop or County Durham warehouse flood; ring Durham DrainChecker now for a CCTV drain survey.
From less than 100mm small bore Durham ‘House Holder’ domestic surveys through to larger diameter pipework anywhere in County Durham , using our ‘main line’ CCTV equipment, we do it all. We even have portable equipment that can be used in Durham when access is limited.
DrainChecker carry out Drain Surveys for Durham private customers, Durham structural engineers, and building firms, amongst others. Thank you for your visit to the Durham area ‘DrainChecker.uk’ part of the Durham Happy Drain Ltd and thank you for the visit.
Specialist Drain Surveys are our business in Durham DH1 and County Durham, please take time to look at our reviews and we hope they will help you in choosing us, because we are your local Durham experts!
We love drain and sewer surveys and DrainChecker is the first choice in and around Durham for a quality service and best prices.
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More than a few customers rate our drains service the best...

Unblocked kitchen gulley
"Happy Drains were polite and had clear Pricing. The service was quick and very efficient. I am very happy with the work undertaken. Would highly recommend and it would use again. Upon completion an invoice was sent to me which I paid using Applepay which made things easier "
Blocked toilet - resolved promptly and effectively
"Great service from Luke who managed to get our upstairs toilet unblocked in less than half an hour. Good customer service, was able to arrange a convenient time for the visit and Luke was very polite and courteous. The price was much cheaper than elsewhere, I will definitely use Happy Drains again for any future drain blockages!"
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."
New frame & drain cover plus cement surround
"Lovely company to deal with. Friendly helpful staff. Contractors arrived on time & delivered exactly what we'd booked. Even though it was just drain cover it was finished off really nicely. Looks nice & smart again now. Thank you! "
Durham DH1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in County Durham. |

Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
All Durham CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Durham drain locating, plotting and mapping around County Durham
With modern drain tech we can plot and find previously lost Durham drains and sewers by sending a probe with a radio wave emitting sonde into the pipework and map is course whilst it traverses the Durham pipe.
Safety at Work in Durham
With our survey works in the County Durham and DH1, we take great care of you and the property and we work safely. DrainChecker always work to the utmost standards.
Durham Pre purchase home surveys & Home Buyers CCTV Surveys in Durham
We use our smaller CCTV Inspection systems for surveying Durham homes, the system has on-screen text and an auto on-screen meterage readout for those instant results you may need.
We have a wealth of experience in Durham working at...
- large and small Durham offices
- Durham construction sites
- Durham schools & colleges
- County Durham factories & warehouses
- Durham hospitals, surgeries and nursing homes
- and we can go on!
All Durham drain surveys with full comprehensive reports are provided as standard with the highest customer service standards and best value in the industry in Durham and around County Durham.
We know the significance of a Durham accurate survey.
Our Durham drain reports do their job, so you can make the right decisions. Using industry standard formats, complete with recommendations and quotations for any corrective actions, our surveys are factual and comprehensive.
Our friendly Durham drainage service will deliver your exact requirement, from a basic "look see" to a water authority build over survey, we do it.
If drainage issues are noted within the Durham drainage system we can fully repair all drain defects. To make your life easier, we can also offer a ‘managed insurance claim service’ (assuming a peril covered by your policy). We will present a fully evidenced claim to insurers for you, ensuring no element is overlooked, and keeping any inconvenience to you as zero.
Broken Drain in Durham? Repair prices for Durham properties
We propose best value repair specifications for any survey we commence in Durham DH1 and across County Durham. We supply recommendations and a free great value quotation for any repair that is needed.
More reviews from delighted customers...

Clearing a drain in our rear garden
"Very good service, engineer called about 20 minutes before arrival, arrived on time, friendly nice guy, professional. Fixed problem quickly, price quoted was fixed, no additional charges no matter what. Happy!"
Drain was blocked - required unblocking.
"Happy Drains make it easy to arrange getting a blocked drain unblocked. We have used them several times and would highly recommend them. The communication is helpful, friendly and information is reliable. Once job is done, feedback is received which would help should a future problem arise. "
Great service
"We had a very problematic drain blockage that only had access from the toilet and no manholes. The guys turned up, very professional, polite and persevered with the issue until the drains were cleared. I would 100% recommend to anyone who requires this type of 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. "

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!"
Drain unblock
"Great service from start to finish. Ordering the service was easy with the online form. The contact phone call early in the morning to confirm that Happy Drains rep would be with us between 0800-1200 was very comforting. The engineer himself was extremely professional and cleared the blockage very quickly. He then cleaned the whole system and ensured we had no other issues before he left. The cost of all this was very reasonable considering other comparable companies. Please pass on my thanks to all concerned. ?'??'??'?"
Blocked bath drain
"My bath wasn't draining so I sent an enquiry to happy drains. The contacted me within an hour and booked to come and take a look the same day. They arrived during the given time slot, identified the problem and fixed it all within half an hour. Very happy with the service and would use them again. "
Recent Blog Posts...
In or near Durham, DH1, County Durham, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Durham CCTV drain survey...
Blocked Durham toilets and blocked Durham showers
Ditch drainage problems in County Durham
Fractured drain in Durham
Overflowing or blocked Durham drain pipes
French drainage problems in DH1
Bellied pipework in County Durham
Deformed pipework in County Durham
Problems with shared Durham drains
Ground movement causing Durham drain problems
Durham CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Durham pitch fibre pipework problems
Joint displacements in Durham pipes and drains
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Durham drain
Overflowing or leaking Durham septic tanks & cesspits
Tree roots damaging drains in DH1
Vehicle activity affecting drains in County Durham
Water level problems in DH1
Longitudinal cracking in Durham drains
Blocked or broken Durham drains
Collapsed drain in County Durham
Failed or broken soakaways in DH1
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Durham drains
Bad smells in County Durham
Bellied drain in Durham
Broken or blocked Durham sewers or sewage pipes
Land drainage problems in County Durham
Cutting out tree root mass from Durham drains
Clogged or broken pipes in Durham
Cracked or leaking Durham drains and pipes
We use selected local professionals in the Durham DH1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in County Durham.
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Durham and County Durham drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Investigate and Clear External. Blocked Drain
"Was a great experience. Easy to organise. A touch late on the day but was kept informed.. Joe was great where he turned up. Explained everything and didn't upsell unnecessarily. Was efficient, polite and friendly. Great all round. Nice report/record at the end of it. Great contrast to some of the trade service experiences that you can have quite often. "
Outside drain unblocked
"I called Happy Drains to clear an outside drain at my father's property, which had become blocked. The friendly lady that answered the phone very helpfully managed to get someone to come the next morning. I received a call prior to the workmen arriving, which was reassuring. They were friendly and very efficient; 25 minutes after they arrived the problem was resolved; brilliant! I would highly recommend this company."
Outside drain unblocked
"I called Happy Drains to clear an outside drain at my father's property, which had become blocked. The friendly lady that answered the phone very helpfully managed to get someone to come the next morning. I received a call prior to the workmen arriving, which was reassuring. They were friendly and very efficient; 25 minutes after they arrived the problem was resolved; brilliant! I would highly recommend this company."
Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
All Durham CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: