Need a CCTV drain survey in Herne Bay?
Our Herne Bay CCTV drain surveys come with 'Pro Technical Reports' that you can trust to help you make the right decision. Homebuyers and build over surveys for Herne Bay. The CCTV drain survey reporting software used by our qualified drainage technicians is the best you can get. Call us now!
All Herne Bay 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 Herne Bay CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Herne Bay drainage industry in technical innovation.


9.74 out of 10
Real people, real stories, in and beyond Herne Bay — that is why we let our reviews do the talking, and thousands of customers are telling us how we are doing. The relationship of trust between our customers in Herne Bay and us is our focus, and Happy Drains means happy customers.
Herne Bay CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Kent, CT6


Welcome to DrainChecker, ranked as one of the best local CCTV surveying firms in Herne Bay and all-around Kent!
With specially trained and qualified techs in Herne Bay, we are always ready and waiting to investigate any drainage problem you may be experiencing. If you need more compelling reasons to use us, just check out our reviews!
We appreciate how difficult and frustrating it can be when dealing with an underground Herne Bay drainage issues. A CCTV drainage survey is the only sure way to detect a drain problem accurately and then identify a quick fix to get it sorted. DrainChecker are number one for drainage services in Herne Bay and around Kent. Top value and best prices along with an unbeatable provision of CCTV drain services at home or work, give us a call!
We survey standard 100mm pipes for household surveys, as well as larger diameter pipes up to 750mm and beyond for commercial sites with mainline crawler rigs. If you need further information, or you need technical info about the sort of equipment you need, call our friendly office team, we are happy to help.

Unblocking of outside drain
"I have had a problem for quite a while but previous tradesman did not solve the problem but Happy Drains did."
Toilet and drain unblocked
"The service I received was excellent, I made a call, was answered by a really helpful person who gave me an appointment date, the engineer called beforehand to confirm came on time and carried out procedure and cleaned up afterwards, he was helpful and knew exactly what to look for. Just refreshing to get good service, would highly recommend Happy Drains...!"
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!"
Blocked toilet and drain.
"Chap was punctual, polite and did a very thorough job. Would definitely recommend."
Herne Bay CT6 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Kent. |

Call 01227 469755
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Herne Bay CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Safety at Work
The safety of customers and their home is our overriding priority. Carrying out safe works in Herne Bay and around Kent. You can be sure you are in safe hands at all times with DrainChecker .
Is your Herne Bay property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Herne Bay area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your Herne Bay system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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Herne Bay Build-Over CCTV drainage survey
If you are planning an extension in Herne Bay and you need a Build-Over CCTV drainage survey for building regulations, then we offer a fully optimised technical report that will be ready to send onto the relevant people.
If you need assistance with an insurance drain claim, we can present a fully evidenced claim to your insurers, so you don’t have to take on all of the stress!
Herne Bay Drain Locating and Mapping
A radio wave emitting sonde will be pushed through your Herne Bay drain system, we can plot it’s the course as it travels through the pipework so that you can have a better understanding of the location of your drains. We then supply you with a full plan of what we have found, as well as all relevant manhole depths and directions.
Herne Bay drain repairs
At DrainChecker, we are proud of our excellent reputation of being the premier in the Herne Bay area, for diagnosing, resolving and fixing drains, all our repairs are guaranteed and delivered by our fully qualified and friendly teams of drainage engineers. We always try cause as little disruption to you and your home as possible.
We always give the very best price we can for repairs, so if you have had a survey carried out by another company, we are more than happy to offer a competitive price for the job!
Pre-purchase Herne Bay homebuyer surveys are our speciality
When moving house in Herne Bay, and you want to ensure the drains at your new property are structurally sound and fit for purpose, then you’re in the right place! We always give a full written technical report as part of the standard service, which includes site plans, pictures and a quotation for any remedial works, so you know what you’re up against.
High tec Herne Bay CCTV drain surveys
We are continually investing in drainage tech so that we can be sure that we give you the best quality results. Our cameras will identify all structural and service faults within your Herne Bay pipework, noting all defective joints, as well as blockages and failures. We offer the best possible solutions to getting drain defects rectified fast in Herne Bay, and we can even give you a digital still so you can see the damage for yourself.
Skilled professional Herne Bay drainage engineers
With over thirty years’ experience in Herne Bay and thousands of happy customers, our skilled professional engineers, are all fully qualified to undertake CCTV surveys, using the latest equipment, best practice and reporting tools.
The BEST reviews, look no further!

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."
Blocked Drain
"I recently used Happy Drains for a drain unblocking service. They were incredibly efficient and reliable, arriving on time and getting the job done swiftly. The technician explained the problem clearly and followed up with some useful before and after photography. I would highly recommend their services for anyone in need of professional and dependable drain solutions. Their prices are extremely competitive too!"
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"
Happy customer
"Prompt, reliable and professional service. I would recommend them to others and use them again."

Outside drain blocked
"Called about a rental property late afternoon, was answered straight away. They were there the next morning. I wasnt there but tennant says was happy with tidiness and courtesy. "
Serious blocked toilet
"We have a great and professional service to be conducted by Mr. Damian (at Sutton) under Happy Drains Ltd this morning. Damian is so experience and professional to fix our serious blocked toilet within 45 mins. Damian is so patient to explain to us the whole situation. Deeply appreciated. Thanks Damian and Happy Drains team. A good and very reliable team !! thanks again."
Kitchen sink drain cleared
"The engineer from Happy Drains cleared my slow running kitchen sink drain in minutes. The plumbing is not straightforward but he saw the issue and cleared the blockage very quickly without wasting time. He was very thorough and cleaned up afterwards. My sink now drains faster than it has in years and I am very happy. I was told exactly how much it would cost beforehand, so no hidden extras, plus the engineer offered a 28 day call back for free if the issue wasn't resolved. "
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In or near Herne Bay, CT6, Kent, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Herne Bay CCTV drain survey...
Overflowing or blocked Herne Bay drain pipes
Ditch drainage problems in Kent
Blocked or broken Herne Bay drains
Cutting out tree root mass from Herne Bay drains
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Kent
Clogged or broken pipes in Herne Bay
Ground movement causing Herne Bay drain problems
Broken or blocked Herne Bay sewers or sewage pipes
French drainage problems in CT6
Land drainage problems in Kent
Fractured drain in Herne Bay
Tree roots damaging drains in CT6
Deformed pipework in Kent
Joint displacements in Herne Bay pipes and drains
Collapsed drain in Kent
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Herne Bay drain
Bellied pipework in Kent
Bellied drain in Herne Bay
Blocked Herne Bay toilets and blocked Herne Bay showers
Herne Bay pitch fibre pipework problems
Longitudinal cracking in Herne Bay drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Herne Bay drains
Overflowing or leaking Herne Bay septic tanks & cesspits
Bad smells in Kent
Herne Bay CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Failed or broken soakaways in CT6
Water level problems in CT6
Cracked or leaking Herne Bay drains and pipes
Problems with shared Herne Bay drains
We use selected local professionals in the Herne Bay CT6 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Kent.
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Herne Bay and Kent drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Had a really bad block in my drain effecting washing machine and boiler
"Amazing experience. Fast, knowledgeable and efficient. Called them at 12 pm they were here by 3pm... here 30 mins and problem sorted Very experienced and good value Thank you. "
Toilet Blockage Removal
"I've used Happy Drains a few times to unblock drains and toilets. It's always a quick and friendly service"
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."
Call 01227 469755
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Herne Bay CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: