Need a CCTV drain survey in Ilford?
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 Ilford.
All Ilford 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 Ilford CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Ilford drainage industry in technical innovation.
Customer in Chingford
Good service and fixed the problem.
Happy Drains did a great job, it was easy to book an appointment with them over the phone, their engineer got in touch direct he arrived on time and had the blocked drain fixed with no fuss. Also the price was really good and payment was made easy via the payment link/website. I would definitely recommend Happy Drains ?'? Justin
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 Barking
Unblocking drain
Great communication from point of enquiry, cost was clear. Called ahead prior to visit and arrived promptly. Dealt with issue quickly and efficiently. They were in and out! Sent before and after pictures. Highly recommend.
Customer in Romford
Happy Drains = Happy Homeowner
Fantastic service, drain was unblocked in no time. Mark was fantastic and professional. Thank you, price was great with no hidden cost. I had a builder who advised they may have to lift the tiles to get to the drain, luckily escaped that as I would have had to replace the entire kitchen
Customer in Highbury
Reliable service for unblocking drains
Prompt service, work carried out with minimum fuss, at fair cost.
Customer in Highgate
Outside patio drain unblocking
Turned up quickly and sorted out a blocked patio drain. Checked the flow into the drain system, tidied up and left. Very happy.
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 Loughton
Blocked Drains
I had a blockage in my sinks. I called Happy Drains and they were able to arrange for one of their team to visit me that very same day. The team were very knowledgeable, identifying the issue straight away. They fixed the blockage very quickly. All in all a great service and would highly recommend.
Customer in North London
Outside drain unblocked
Reliable.Friendly engineer.Quick and left no mess. In all a very good service.
Customer in Rotherhithe
Unblocking toilet
The tradesperson arrived the same day, was friendly and professional, and quickly resolved the issue by unblocking the toilet
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 Upper Holloway
Excellent company
Very efficient team, very polite, came early, did a great job!
Customer in Kilburn
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.
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 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 Dagenham
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.
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 Hampstead
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!
Customer in Upminster
Drain unblocked
Arrived on time. Explained the issue. Cleared in 10 mins. Excellent. However, little over priced.
Customer in Bromley
diagnosing and clearing a blockage in the pipes
Really great. Came within hours of calling, cleared the problem with confidence. Personable and professional, superb service
Customer in Hampstead
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.
Customer in West Norwood
Drain unblocked
Happy Drains were excellent. He was with us within 3 hours of contacting the company. He knew exactly what he was doing. Was polite, clean and efficient. Went above and beyond to clear a nasty blockage. Couldn't have been more impressed with the service. Thank you. Would highly recommend
Customer in Orpington
Drain unblocked
We was very happy with the service provided. Contacting and organising the work was straight forward and we found the staff all very friendly and easy to communicate with. We will definitely use again. Thanks
Customer in Beckenham
drain clearing
Happy drains were so easy to work with and to organise the job. The engineer who came out was very friendly and did a great job - I will definately use Happy drains in the future
Customer in Finchley
Unblocked kitchen drain
Arrived same day, quickly unblocked drain and fixed price.
Customer in West Norwood
Kitchen sink unblocked
Great and efficient job
Customer in Balham
A blocked drain under the bath
This is the third time I've used Happy Drains and I cannot praise the company enough! You can book online - I booked on a Saturday for a Monday slot. Inc redivly helpful, friendly and reliable. They take photos of the job and explain what they found and how they fixed it - honestly a really brilliant company!!
Customer in Chigwell
External drain clearance
Very happy with the service I received. It wasn't a straightforward job but the guys didn't give up and eventually managed to clear the drain. They were exceptionally polite and professional despite the freezing temperature and rain. I would highly recommend this company
Customer in Stoke Newington
Toilet was a bit blocked needed cleaning through.
Fantastic service and all sorted within 24hrs of our initial enquiry. Friendly helpful and brilliant service. Really reasonably priced.
9.75 out of 10
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Ilford CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Greater London, IG1
Based in Ilford and around Greater London, 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 Ilford rating us top-notch, please take a moment to look at our reviews!
We are the Ilford local CCTV drain survey experts with local knowledge and know-how. Years of local drainage experience makes us the premier choice for Ilford CCTV drainage surveys, investigations and drain repairs.

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. "
Simple gully clearance.
"Very prompt service and reasonable price. Helpful help desk too - very impressed."
Very effective service
"They worked quickly and efficiently to solve the issue with our drains, explaining what they had observed and offering advice to avoid future issues. We were extremely happy with the service provided and would definitely recommend Happy Drains Newbury."
Overflowing blocked outside drain
"I am very pleased with the service from Happy Drains! I decided to go with you as the price given over the phone was made clear from the beginning and no hidden fees, also payment was easy and straight forward. BIG thanks to the man who came out to fix my drain he was excellent, very professional, polite and did a great job. Thanks "
Ilford IG1 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Greater London. |

Call 020 8166 8630
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Ilford CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Insurance claims based on Ilford 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.
Is your Ilford property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Ilford area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your Ilford system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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Repairs for Ilford Drains
Our reviews will tell you we are a Greater London 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 Ilford 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 Ilford, then we will be more than delighted to offer an alternate like for like competitor quote for any works.
CCTV Drainage Surveys for Ilford Home Buyers
Your structural surveyor who is helping you either buying or selling a property in Ilford has probably suggested you need a drainage investigation.
We have at DrainChecker a specially tailored Ilford CCTV drain survey, to tell you everything you need to know about your onsite Ilford 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.
CCTV investigation for Ilford drains
Our goal is to get your Ilford drainage problems fixed; fuss-free!
We invest in our people, and we invest in technology; this enables us to diagnose issues within your Ilford drainage pipework accurately. When it comes to all things drains we understand what is right and wrong, We also get the importance of Ilford 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 Ilford drain survey, we will assume that the pipework is clear and inspection chambers are readily accessible, unless we are otherwise informed.
CCTV based Problem Solving for Ilford 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 Ilford, and all of our repairs come fully guaranteed.
Locating, Plotting and Mapping of Ilford 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 Ilford, 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 Ilford drainage system. We can provide depths, location and directions of each accessible inspection chamber to your technical report.
Years of Greater London drainage experience...

Blocked sewerage drains
"Happy Drains receptionist quickly arrange a visit the following morning to unblock our drains. We received a call 45 mins before arrival and the drains which had been blocked for 48 hours were unblocked within a few minutes, which was excellent as man hole covers in a neighbours garden were opened and showed that the drains were being exclusively used by our house. Excellent job by Happy Drains. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again. Quick polite and courteous."
Drain unblocked
"Arrived on time. Explained the issue. Cleared in 10 mins. Excellent. However, little over priced. "
Outside drain clearing
"Calm her within an hour of my call. Polite and efficient from start to finish. Really happy. Thank you."
Drain Blockage Clearance
"Had a blocked drain. Engineer came out next day, and cleared block and did an exceptionally thorough job."

Drain blockage
"I contacted Happy Drains to arrange for my mother's drain to be unblocked. It is stressful being 200 miles from my elderly mother, who struggles to maintain her home. I am very grateful to Happy Drains for such a seamless service, as they sorted out the issue in no time and provided good advice on next steps to avoid a repeat of the problem. "
Drain unblocking
"Luke came our new years eve and was lovely and got the job done in no time at all. They also fitted us in earlier as they happened to have someone passing by. Great service. Happy Drains, happy customer. "
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."
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In or near Ilford, IG1, Greater London, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Ilford CCTV drain survey...
Failed or broken soakaways in IG1
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Ilford CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Broken or blocked Ilford sewers or sewage pipes
Land drainage problems in Greater London
Collapsed drain in Greater London
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Ilford drain
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Greater London
French drainage problems in IG1
Ditch drainage problems in Greater London
Blocked or broken Ilford drains
Overflowing or leaking Ilford septic tanks & cesspits
Problems with shared Ilford drains
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Ilford drains
Joint displacements in Ilford pipes and drains
Water level problems in IG1
Clogged or broken pipes in Ilford
Longitudinal cracking in Ilford drains
Overflowing or blocked Ilford drain pipes
Cutting out tree root mass from Ilford drains
Bad smells in Greater London
Tree roots damaging drains in IG1
Bellied drain in Ilford
Blocked Ilford toilets and blocked Ilford showers
Ground movement causing Ilford drain problems
Bellied pipework in Greater London
Deformed pipework in Greater London
Cracked or leaking Ilford drains and pipes
We use selected local professionals in the Ilford IG1 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Greater London.
Our Ilford area coverage:
Ilford and Greater London drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Blocked bathroom toilet
"They could not clear it initially so went outside and cleared the drain which they didn't need to (as that should be a Council responsibilty) - would recommend this company every time"
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. "
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."
Call 020 8166 8630
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Ilford CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: