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.


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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.

If only all companies were like this...
"Great business to deal with...just use these guys you won't be disappointed..."
Blocked toilet
"Well done Tommy (and the whole team) for a great service and transparency on when to expect someone and on pricing. Was able to fix the issue simply, quickly and without fuss."
Main drain was completely blocked
"I called them in the morning. The person who answered was extremely nice, knowledgeable and helpful. An appointment was booked for that same afternoon. The engineer called 45mn before arriving and was right on time. He was very nice, polite and did a great job. They all made the costs very clear all along. My problem was solved, there no surprises with the price which was perfectly justified. I will definitely call them again if I have a problem again."
Blocked and overflowing toilet
"The company contacted me straight away. They confirmed a time and rang to say within half an hour of arrival. They were very efficient, friendly and professional as well as courteous and knowledgeable. Faultless. 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 drain
"The men turned up and got on with the job straightaway. They were very polite and very helpful. I was very pleased with their work and the fact the drain was unblocked"
kitchen drain completely blocked
"Their service was exceptional. Very professional, and they solved the most important problem! Considering that two plumbers and Thames Water visited us but only tried to rush and squeeze extra money, resolving the problem partially. "
Unblock an outside drain
"The staff at the office very kind and well spoken.. The work was completed on time. Invoice sent on email with photographs before the job and after the work was completed. Perfect as I am a landlord and can't always attend when the repairs are taking place to see what was done. Thanks to happy drains I'm a happy landlord until the next job?... "
Prompt, efficient service
"Sam was professional and polite, job done efficiently, thanks."

Drain unblocked without an issue
"Noticed a blocked drain over the weekend. Booked an appointment for Monday and the guy did it professionally. It turned out to be a slightly bigger job as the blockage was in the neighbours drain so the guy helpfully unblocked their drain as well. Would definitely recommend this company and I will be using them in the future too. "
Main drain blocked
"Main drain was blocked. Happy drains were able provide a same day service and resolved the issue quickly and efficiently. very professional service. Happy with the service!"
Kitchen drain Blocked
"I had a big block on my kitchen drain. My kitchen is the result of a garage conversion with long drains and hard access. Happy drains came after a few hours from my call and fixed the problem. They had to open an access on the laundry and charged a reasonable amount to do that. Very happy and would call them again!"
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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...

Blocked drain
"I had a major blockage in one of my drains. Called happy drains who responded very quickly. It took a couple of attempts to clear but they done an amazing job"
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."
Storm Drain Assessment
"Very efficient and professional service. Quick response and helpful advice. Would recommend Happy Drains :)"
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: