Need a CCTV drain survey in Harpenden?
Drainage is our passion, and expert CCTV surveys are what we do best in Harpenden! Our professional Happy Drains technical engineers have the experience and training to carry out surveys for the full range of drainage issues. We give fact-based recommendations, and excellent advice on a long term fix, most cost-effectively!
All Harpenden 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 Harpenden CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Harpenden drainage industry in technical innovation.
Customer in Enfield
Excellent Service
Very prompt service. They were helpful and flexible on timings. Came next morning and were very reasonable, professional, and courteous. I would use and recommend again.
Customer in Harpenden
cleared a toilet that was blocked.
I was able to get them to come out quite promptly. They turned up when they said they would and fixed the problem for a very reasonable price.
Customer in Stevenage
Unblocking of drains
The service was amazing, quick to turn up and the man didn't leave until he had sorted the problem. We would be recommending them to everyone.
Customer in Rickmansworth
Drain Blockage Clearance
Had a blocked drain. Engineer came out next day, and cleared block and did an exceptionally thorough job.
Customer in Rickmansworth
Blocked drain just before Christmas
Very friendly service, appointment obtained quickly and resolved our problem simply and effectively. Would definitely use again.
Customer in Amersham
Blocked toilet
Blocked toilet, cause of which was a blocked drain outside the house. Happy Drains fitted me in quickly and dealt with it fast and efficiently, for a very reasonable price. I will certainly use again if necessary.
Customer in Gerrards Cross
Great experience
Wayne was a lovely chap and very helpful. Cleared the drains swiftly and was excellent to deal with
Customer in Finchley
Unblocked kitchen drain
Arrived same day, quickly unblocked drain and fixed price.
Customer in Hemel Hempstead
Drain clearance
The service engineer came out on call-out in good time, assessed the problem with my drain and gave a very good, professional service. He was friendly and very informative, cleared the blockage and took pains to leave everything clean and tidy before leaving.
Customer in Watford
Good service & price
Called Happy Drains out to clear a very blocked drain that run up the drive into the house over 20mts . Very professional from the initial call through the job . Wayne arrived on time calling 30 minutes before as agreed . No messing about flushed out the drains and checked that all was flowing properly . Wayne was professional with a friendly manner and a good sense of humour . Importantly the price was very reasonable . Would recommend to anyone 5 ⭐️
Customer in Aylesbury
Very prompt and professional service.
Very prompt and professional service. Got the job done with minimum of fuss and was very friendly and informative.
Customer in Mill Hill
Clearance of blocked sewage drains / pipes
Great company. Fantastic comms. Had someone out within an hour of calling. Honest pricing. All in all faultless. Thank you guys
Customer in Chesham
Unblocking kitchen drain.
The blockage was quickly cleared, service was efficient and friendly.
Customer in Rickmansworth
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.
Customer in Waltham Cross
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
Customer in Gerrards Cross
Blocked drain
Good customer service, quick to respond and resolve the issue. Will use again
Customer in Cricklewood
Drain unblocking
Having used Happy Drains services a few years ago at a previous property, I called them again to sort out a blocked drain at my new home. The plumber came out the next day and resolved the issue quickly. He explained everything throughout the process and was very thorough. Their service is very reliable and reasonably priced and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Customer in Uxbridge
Blocked outside drain
very efficient service. Fixed price quoted over the phone and invoice received by email. As promised, I received a call to tell me he was on his way. Once he arrived he got on with the job, with the minimum fuss, cleared the drain, thoroughly tested to make sure it was completely clear and left with no mess.
Customer in Aylesbury
Unblock Drain
Communication was before & after the work. Wayne was very friendly & did an excellent job.
Customer in Harpenden
Clearing a blockage in the drains under the kitchen sink
Absolutely superb service and I'm a fussy chartered surveyor ! Responded quickly to my email, came to sort the problem the next day . The blockage didn't shift easily but with determination the problem was sorted . All for an agreed up front fee , no additional charges.
Customer in Harpenden
Unblocking drain
Efficient and prompt service that quickly resolved the issue
Customer in Harpenden
Checking blocked toilet
Fast, friendly and efficient service
Customer in Harpenden
Clear blocked drain.
This was the only firm I could find willing to quote a fixed fee for a blocked drain. Others will quote when they get here and/or add labour to the cost of using a high pressure hose. [I didn't want to have to haggle if they quoted a high price or turn them away and get another quote.] They gave me a time, turned up on time, fixed the blockage, charged the agreed fee and left no mess. A 'Ronseal' service.
Customer in Harpenden
Cleaning of outside drain
Everything went smoothly. The technician was very professional and cheerful. The problem was solved fast and the drain was unclogged in under half an hour.
Customer in Harpenden
Drain blockage cleared
Great service all round. The engineer who came was friendly and did a great job. Highly recommended company.
Customer in Harpenden
Blocked external kitchen drain which was cleared and checked thoroughly.
The work was completed quickly and efficiently by a delightful young man who arrived promptly having phoned to give an approximate arrival time. He explained what the problem was and gave me a couple of tips to help prevent a re occurrence. He also checked some other pipes emptying into the same drain.
Customer in Harpenden
Clearing of drain in bathroom.
An excellent service and a job well done. The appointment making was easy and a very prompt arrangement made for a one hour slot which was met. The service was efficient, effective and friendly.
Customer in Harpenden
Remove root mass from 2 blocked rainwater drains leading to soakaways.
Pleased with work to improve the flow and will see how things go after rain. Informed that further, more difficult, work would be needed if problem persists.
Customer in Harpenden
Unblocked ext drain.
Turned up promptly - within 2 hours of me calling and pretty much dead on time (actually a bit early). Prompt service, fixed in no time - definitely recommended.
Customer in Harpenden
Drain clearance.
My contact, Will was most polite and helpful. Everything was done according to what he said. I cannot advise re time keeping as I was not at home when the engineers arrived to do the work.
9.77 out of 10
So, why call us? We like to think we do terrific work, so it's best we let our customers do the talking. The 1000's of reviews we have on Checkatrade and Which? are real and verified. So check them out and then for the best Harpenden drainage service, call us for fantastic service that you can trust.
Harpenden CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Hertfordshire, AL5
Based in Harpenden and around Hertfordshire, part of Happy Drains, the area's most trusted drainage brand we're ready and waiting to help with all your drain survey needs.
With delighted customers in Harpenden rating us top-notch, please take a moment to look at our reviews!
We are the Harpenden local CCTV drain survey experts with local knowledge and know-how. Years of local drainage experience makes us the premier choice for Harpenden CCTV drainage surveys, investigations and drain repairs.

Trustworthy drain cleaning/unblocking
"I emailed Happy Drains in the morning and was emailed back with a very competitive fixed price quote. On accepting the quote I was called and told they could be with me that afternoon. I then had a call when they were 30 minutes away. Extremely efficient service that went beyond what was expected. Everything was left clean and was finished within an hour . A happy company with great people. Deal with confidence."
Highly recommended
"Came out the same day. Charged a good price and cleared the drain very quickly."
fantastic service
"excellent service very prompt arrived on time at our home and arrived in less than 24 hours of the call made to happy drains located the blockage and cleared the blockage very quickly no hidden charges highly recommended"
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!"
Harpenden AL5 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Hertfordshire. |

Call 01582 348286
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Harpenden CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Locating, Plotting and Mapping of Harpenden drains
If you have lost an inspection chamber and you need to locate it or suspect there is a pipe running under a proposed extension, we can help!
In Harpenden, by sending a sonde (radio signal emitting unit) into the pipework in conjunction with our CCTV camera heads, we can plot and map its course as it runs through your Harpenden drainage system. We can provide depths, location and directions of each accessible inspection chamber to your technical report.
Is your Harpenden property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Harpenden area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your Harpenden system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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CCTV investigation for Harpenden drains
Our goal is to get your Harpenden drainage problems fixed; fuss-free!
We invest in our people, and we invest in technology; this enables us to diagnose issues within your Harpenden drainage pipework accurately. When it comes to all things drains we understand what is right and wrong, We also get the importance of Harpenden drain maintenance. Therefore all of our technical reports will include a free quote and recommendations for all maintenance issues when needed.
As standard, our reports include pipe sizes, connections points, construction materials, and pipe flow directions. When we quote for a Harpenden drain survey, we will assume that the pipework is clear and inspection chambers are readily accessible, unless we are otherwise informed.
Insurance claims based on Harpenden CCTV drain surveys
In the event that your drains do end up needing a fix, you may have insurance cover by your buildings insurance (worth checking!). We collate the required evidence needed to show your insurers proof of any accidental damage, to help prove your case.
CCTV Drainage Surveys for Harpenden Home Buyers
Your structural surveyor who is helping you either buying or selling a property in Harpenden has probably suggested you need a drainage investigation.
We have at DrainChecker a specially tailored Harpenden CCTV drain survey, to tell you everything you need to know about your onsite Harpenden drainage system. With a full technical report that's easy to understand and will help you that highlights any drain issues there may be with the pipework.
Repairs for Harpenden Drains
Our reviews will tell you we are a Hertfordshire company you can trust. We know what the appropriate repair is in almost any situation, specially trained to carry out a range from traditional excavation, as well as using the latest’ No Dig’ to avoid ‘expensive excavation’ where we can.
When proposing Harpenden pipe repairs, we will always offer the best price and the most cost-effective resolution.
If you've had a survey carried out by someone else in Harpenden, then we will be more than delighted to offer an alternate like for like competitor quote for any works.
CCTV based Problem Solving for Harpenden drains
Our equipment lets us see which drains you are responsible for, and more importantly, which you are not. We can focus on shared drains, and include its location in your plan so that it’s easy to understand your boundary.
Our repair technicians are appropriately skilled to carry out surveys and innovative repairs in Harpenden, and all of our repairs come fully guaranteed.
Years of Hertfordshire drainage experience...

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. "
Unblocked drain!
"Really easy to book in the job. Friendly and courteous staff. They came next day. Called beforehand to give a time and they were really punctual. Managed to unblock drain very quickly "
Blocked outside drain
"Very reassuring man on phone. Gave me clear advice and fixed price, explained what engineer would be doing. Engineer booked quickly for next day. Engineer completed job in the hour, no fuss, no stress. Highly recommend, will use again. "
Unblock outside drain.
"I contacted Happy Drains early one morning and an appointment was made promptly for the afternoon of the same day. The drains technician contacted me to let me know he was on his way. He arrived on time, unblocked the drain, hosed down the area when he was finished and only left when I confirmed the work was completed satisfactorily."

Clearing a blockage in the drains under the kitchen sink
"Absolutely superb service and I'm a fussy chartered surveyor ! Responded quickly to my email, came to sort the problem the next day . The blockage didn't shift easily but with determination the problem was sorted . All for an agreed up front fee , no additional charges. "
Main soil pipe blokage was cleared.
"Professional, courteous and reliable. The call was booked with a friendly and professional demeanour. The tradesman who visited was clear in explaining what was required and the work that was carried out after he'd completed it. The blockage was mainly due to a build up of limescale over a very long period of time and was cleared quickly and effectively. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Happy Drains."
Blocked drain
"We had a drain which had got progressively blocked over a week, with a complete blockage over the weekend. Found Happy Drains via a Google search and on the Sunday morning, requested a booking for the Monday via their online form. Monday am I get a call from their office to book the job in, 30mins later they arrive and have the problem sorted and advise me how best to avoid the same problem in the future. Very good service, would recommend. "
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In or near Harpenden, AL5, Hertfordshire, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Harpenden CCTV drain survey...
Deformed pipework in Hertfordshire
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Harpenden drain
Ground movement causing Harpenden drain problems
Harpenden pitch fibre pipework problems
Bellied drain in Harpenden
French drainage problems in AL5
Cutting out tree root mass from Harpenden drains
Broken or blocked Harpenden sewers or sewage pipes
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Hertfordshire
Cracked or leaking Harpenden drains and pipes
Blocked or broken Harpenden drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Harpenden drains
Blocked Harpenden toilets and blocked Harpenden showers
Clogged or broken pipes in Harpenden
Water level problems in AL5
Failed or broken soakaways in AL5
Land drainage problems in Hertfordshire
Bellied pipework in Hertfordshire
Collapsed drain in Hertfordshire
Joint displacements in Harpenden pipes and drains
Tree roots damaging drains in AL5
Longitudinal cracking in Harpenden drains
Overflowing or blocked Harpenden drain pipes
Overflowing or leaking Harpenden septic tanks & cesspits
Bad smells in Hertfordshire
Problems with shared Harpenden drains
Ditch drainage problems in Hertfordshire
Fractured drain in Harpenden
Harpenden CCTV-controlled cutting problem
We use selected local professionals in the Harpenden AL5 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Hertfordshire.
Our Harpenden area coverage:
Harpenden and Hertfordshire drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Excellent company
"Very efficient team, very polite, came early, did a great job! "
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! "
Highly recommend.
"Called Happy Drains as although drain wasn't blocked it was smelling and there were drains flies. Excellent communication from all, keeping me informed as to time etc. They came the next day, on time, and hosed the drains out. Very nice guy, did the job efficiently, left drain clean and running freely, and within a few days 99% of the drains flies were gone. Highly recommend."
Call 01582 348286
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Harpenden CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: