Need a CCTV drain survey in Eltham?
We are expert in drainage issues, specialising in CCTV drain surveys. As professional, dependable local specialists, we produce easy to understand high quality, technical fact-based reports. We know how essential drainage surveys can be, our reports are trusted as the premier provider across Eltham.
All Eltham 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 Eltham CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Eltham drainage industry in technical innovation.
Customer in Anerley
Replacing broken sewerage cover in garden
They quickly sent us a proposal for the work and cost and on our acceptance an early date for the job was agreed. The work took less than an hour and the area was left tidy . Very pleased with what has been done.
Customer in Brixton
Kitchen sink unblocked
Happy Drains attended within two hours and successfully unblocked the kitchen sink. I would definitely recommend their service for being both prompt and efficient. Thanks Gary
Customer in Balham
Trustworthy and polite engineers
Responsive and accurate regarding timing. Engineer nice young man who seems knowledgeable and sorted out the problem.
Customer in Forest Hill
Toilet Unblocking
Very happy with Luke's work! He provided a clear explanation regarding the cause of the blockage and advice on how to avoid it happening again. Even cleared up after himself! Would use Happy Drains again!
Customer in East Ham
A Well Done Job
It was a quick response and the job was done. Basically everything you need in an emergency.
Customer in Orpington
Bath Sink/Pipe Issue
Rang up pm was told what it would cost so no surprises, arranged visit for next day am, operative rang to tell me his arrival time. He arrived on time did a quick survey of the problem and got on and solved the issue. At the end showed me pictures of the limescale which had blocked the pipe. Left with sink/drain running well. What more can you ask!!
Customer in Hornchurch
Great service
Excellent service, the engineer was professional and friendly. Clear pricing.
Customer in North London
Outside drain unblocked
Reliable.Friendly engineer.Quick and left no mess. In all a very good service.
Customer in Highbury
Reliable service for unblocking drains
Prompt service, work carried out with minimum fuss, at fair cost.
Customer in Tooting
Great service
Very helpful and professional. Would recommend and would definitely use them again
Customer in Tooting
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.
Customer in Stoke Newington
External drain unblocking
Excellent, speedy service from a friendly, knowledgeable drainage engineer. Happy Drains will be my choice next time.
Customer in Paddington
Unblocking of Exterior Gutter Downpipe
Fast, friendly same-day service. The plumber was professional, efficient, and handled a tricky blocked drain on the side of our 4th-storey building with care. All sorted quickly-despite the 30-degree heat!
Customer in Eltham
Blocked drain cleared
Excellent and prompt service. Reliable and efficient. I will definitely use this company again and I have already recommended them to neighbours.
Customer in Eltham
Drain clearance
Happy Drains responded promptly to my request to unblock a drain. They have done the same for two neighbours now and have been recommended on our local WhatsApp. Came out same day, kept me updated on when they were coming. Good communication and were up front about cost. Cleared the drain, no issues. Payment was quick and easy via an invoice on completion with link in email - I paid via Apple Pay.
Customer in Eltham
Badley blocked main drain...
Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Happy Drains. Your service was excellent from the moment we called to the day you sent fabulous James who fixed our VERY badly blocked drain. From the moment he arrived he was great assuring us he would fix it and for us not to worry. It wasn't a nice job. We would 100% call Happy Drains again should we ever have any future problems. He was such a lovely young man and was a pleasure to have on our property. He said he would sort the problem and he did, leaving everything beautifully clean too. Great pricing. It was exactly what they said it would be
Customer in Sidcup
Fixed blocked drain
They were amazing. Came out straight away and unblocked my drain quickly for cheap. Will definitely use again if I need it.
Customer in Blackheath
Unblocked bathroom sink
Very good. Prompt, polite, got the job done.
Customer in Blackheath
Unblock an outside drain
Very good service all Work completed to same day.
Customer in Blackheath
Kitchen Sink blocked
First rate. From initial contact, I was called back 10 minutes later with a time the same day. The workman was there bang on time and carried out the work with professionalism and a smile. All fixed in lightening quick time.
Customer in Blackheath
Cctv syurvey
Very happy. It was done with a minimum of fuss
Customer in Chislehurst
Very blocked drain pipe
Gordon and team were absolutely outstanding with the way they sorted a difficult problem Nothing was too much trouble for them and they fixed the blockage Brilliant company
Customer in Chislehurst
Unblock communal pipe in apartment block so that toilet could flush properly.
The engineer arrived within an hour. He was very professional and knowledgeable. The task was quickly completed. One happy customer!!
Customer in Chislehurst
Unblock the drains
Brilliant from start to finish. Had a really stressful morning of a blocked kitchen sink and leaking washing machine. We spent ages taking apart the pipes to see if we could find a blockage. These guys came in and had it fixed within half an hour. Couldn't fault them. Their booking service is easy and they arrived on time. Everyone we spoke to was very friendly and helpful.
Customer in Chislehurst
Unblock kitchen's sink.
The job was completed quickly, effectively and hassle free.
Customer in Woolwich
Root clearance and line inspection
Luke and Connor were like the SAS of drains. Very impressive, skilled and courteous. Definite recommend.
Customer in Woolwich
Clear drains in flat
I am the director of a busy estate agency - one of our tenants, over the holiday period reported an issue with a blocked drain. I contacted Happy drains via email and within five minutes I had a response from Jane who organised a visit, directly with the tenant for someone from Happy Drains to attend - the job was fixed within one visit. Excellent service at a competitive price. I highly recommend this company, they do what they say they're going to do.
Customer in Welling
Blocked drain on driveway
Great service, very reasonably priced and quick. Got an appt the same day I rang. My drive was recently block paved and a new drain was installed which wouldn't budge but the technician knew exactly what to do and resolved the blockage in no time I would highly recommend this company
Customer in Welling
Blocked external drain.
This was excellent, called on Sunday, happy drains arranged to come the following day at an agreed all inclusive price. When you have a blocked drain you need certainty and efficiency. I'm happy to say that they delivered on both. Connor arrived promptly on Monday and cleared the problem, he was polite and professional. Anyone reading this - use this service with peace of mind. Price quoted - price paid. Excellent.
Customer in Welling
Cleared waste pipe of blockage.
Efficient, professional, courteous, would recommend.
9.86 out of 10
Our customers in Eltham are loyal to us because they know we always do the job well and will always be on-site as fast as possible. Our engineers work to the highest standard possible, and make sure that each Eltham drainage customer is left happy, just like their drains!
Eltham CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Greater London, SE9
DrainChecker, part of the Happy Drains group, is trusted by customers, we are here to help with all Eltham drainage problems. We are based in Eltham and will also travel around Greater London.
We are renowned for our Eltham CCTV drainage surveys, take a look at our reviews to see why! We are especially proud of our workmanship in Eltham and with thousands of happy customers that have experienced and reviewed our local professional services.
Proud of our drainage workmanship & reputation...

Unblocking drain
"Having used Happy Drains previously, I contacted them about a blocked drain on my property. They responded immediately, sent engineers who were prompt, professional and friendly and had the job done in 25 minutes. Just to top it off, the price was the same as my last call-out with them two years ago. Excellent service all round."
Fast response and effective work
"Called out Happy Drains for an urgent drain clearance. Arrived within 90 minutes and found and fixed the problem straight away. I would definitely recommend and use them again"
Excellent service and approach
"Tommy and his team at Happy drains solved our drainage problem. I found them thorough, hard working and a team that cares about their customer. Could not fault them and would recommend them."
Clearing drain blockage.
"Engineer arrived on time, he was very polite and worked quickly. He explained everything he had done to me and made sure I was perfectly happy before he left my house. I will definitely be recommending Happy Drains to my family and friends and would not hesitate to use them again."
Eltham SE9 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Greater London. |

Call 020 8166 8630
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Eltham CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
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High quality Eltham CCTV Drain Surveys
We are the premier qualified Eltham CCTV drain surveyors. Our highly trained skilled technicians are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to Eltham 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 Eltham development property, renovating and extending your home, a drainage survey will help you make the right drainage decisions! Being focused and diligent when surveying Eltham 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 Eltham drainage system, the most accurate way to do this is by carrying out a DrainChecker Eltham 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 Eltham drainage surveys, how they work, and what you will get for your money, our friendly team are waiting for your call!
Eltham 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 Eltham, Greater London , 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.
CCTV drain surveys tailored to Eltham home buyers or sellers
A structural surveyor may ask you to have a Eltham 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 Eltham 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 Eltham 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 Eltham 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.
Managed Eltham drain insurance claim service
If you have buildings insurance that covers accidental damage, we can help with our Eltham ‘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 Eltham drainage company, we would be happy to offer a competitive quote for the repair works.
Drainage repairs in Eltham, Greater London
Our Eltham drainage surveyors are certified by the Water Research Centre (WRc). If there is an issue within your Eltham drainage system, we will always offer the best price possible for putting it right.
With the best practice as recommended by the WRc.
Pre-Purchase Eltham 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 Eltham property.
Put in simple terms a Eltham 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.
Eltham drain work safety factors
Fully trained and insured to work safely and carry out CCTV surveys and repairs in Eltham, safely and carefully, and we always have our customers interest in mind and their home's best interests at heart.
We are here to help with all Eltham drainage problems

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."
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."
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 "
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."

Good job
"Very professional, came to the property knew what tot do and sorted the blockage very quickly. Thanks"
Good communication and job done same day
"Came the same day when called and cleared the drains. We appreciated the easy communication with the office and the organisation of the visit. "
Very friendly service!!
"The engineer was polite, friendly and really helpful. He efficiently dealt with the situation and we're very pleased. Someone was able to come out the following day after I called, which was great too."
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In or near Eltham, SE9, Greater London, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Eltham CCTV drain survey...
Ground movement causing Eltham drain problems
Water level problems in SE9
Tree roots damaging drains in SE9
Blocked Eltham toilets and blocked Eltham showers
Joint displacements in Eltham pipes and drains
Bellied drain in Eltham
Collapsed drain in Greater London
Eltham pitch fibre pipework problems
Cutting out tree root mass from Eltham drains
Problems with shared Eltham drains
Fractured drain in Eltham
Bad smells in Greater London
Longitudinal cracking in Eltham drains
Broken or blocked Eltham sewers or sewage pipes
Bellied pipework in Greater London
Overflowing or leaking Eltham septic tanks & cesspits
Overflowing or blocked Eltham drain pipes
Land drainage problems in Greater London
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Greater London
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Eltham drain
French drainage problems in SE9
Ditch drainage problems in Greater London
Deformed pipework in Greater London
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Eltham drains
Blocked or broken Eltham drains
Eltham CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Clogged or broken pipes in Eltham
Failed or broken soakaways in SE9
Cracked or leaking Eltham drains and pipes
We use selected local professionals in the Eltham SE9 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Greater London.
Eltham and Greater London drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

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."
Resolved blocked toilet
"We reached out in the late morning and the issue was resolved by 3:30pm the same day. Very quick and efficient service, the engineer was very polite and friendly. Will definitely use again if further issues arise."
Blocked drain
"Quick response; good diagnosis on what to do; right equipment to clear the problem; did the job and explained how to reduce recurrence / maintainence. Good people to do work locally. And fair pricing "
Call 020 8166 8630
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Eltham CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: