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 Hornchurch
Great service
Excellent service, the engineer was professional and friendly. Clear pricing.
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 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 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 Highbury
Reliable service for unblocking drains
Prompt service, work carried out with minimum fuss, at fair cost.
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 Rotherhithe
Unblocking toilet
The tradesperson arrived the same day, was friendly and professional, and quickly resolved the issue by unblocking the toilet
Customer in North London
Outside drain unblocked
Reliable.Friendly engineer.Quick and left no mess. In all a very good service.
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 Upper Holloway
Excellent company
Very efficient team, very polite, came early, did a great job!
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Lewisham
Shared drains were blocked, they came quickly and unblocked with no fuss.
Great drainage company to work with.
Customer in Camberwell
Very happy with Happy Drains...
Very friendly communications on phone with office and with the plumber who attended (Luke) - problem sorted promptly.
Customer in Sidcup
Smelly pipes due to a clog, all cleared
Good experience, the man was friendly and experienced
Customer in Upper Norwood
Drains
Efficient and professional
Customer in Balham
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
Customer in Ilford
Roots in pipe
The chap carried out the work (clearing roots and camera investigation) very efficiently, and cleared up the site very well afterwards. I was very impressed, and would use this company again.
Customer in Ilford
Clear blocked drain
They were very quick resolving the issue and were friendly. One suggestion is for the workmen to wear a mask.
9.79 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.

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! "
Outside drain unblocked
"Reliable.Friendly engineer.Quick and left no mess. In all a very good service."
Fast, friendly, professional and really efficient
"Really fast and friendly response, kitchen sink has been an ongoing issue for years, I've always managed to clear it partially but eventually blocked solid, someone arrived first thing the next morning and the drain was completely cleared within ten minutes, having the correct experience and tools was obviously the answer"
Blockedcdrains!
"Great customer service excellent workmanship, great attitudes shown by all. Really refreshing to have such lovely people in business so rare today. Very good knowledge and job really well done. Price was very good. "
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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...

sewer pipe blockage
"Tommy & Gordon Happy Drains' amazing guys, saved me from another drainage company I called who overcharged for their incomplete services and wanted several £1000's! for further work! Found & phoned Happy Drains for second opinion. Will @ Happy Drains was so helpful and got Tommy & Gordon on the case. They arrived promptly and using their camera technology found the issue, and cleared the drains. No additional work required! Received very clear report of work with photos. Very reasonable price. Honest, trustworthy, tidy and HAPPY, cannot praise them enough!!!!!!!!!! "
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. "
An excellent service that's Trustworthy.
"Prompt , clear initial response with willingness to be flexible with the time . The plumber Damien arrived ahead of time having asked for consent.He was friendly , polite and quick to engage. Easy to communicate. Seemed very experienced, spotted the cause of the problem very quickly and carried out the work . Left the site clean and tidy. Explained preventive measures. Overall left us with a great deal of satisfaction and trust in the service. The charge set right at the start was very reasonable , with no add on. "
Outside drain unblocked
"I called Happy Drains to clear an outside drain at my father's property, which had become blocked. The friendly lady that answered the phone very helpfully managed to get someone to come the next morning. I received a call prior to the workmen arriving, which was reassuring. They were friendly and very efficient; 25 minutes after they arrived the problem was resolved; brilliant! I would highly recommend this company."

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. "
Cleaning two separate internal waste pipes
"Great service .. and initial call referred me into a senior site engineer who discussed the feasibility and then referred me back to admin for the quotation. Great admin and a super quick and efficient job on site "
Blocked outside drain
"I phoned Happy Drains where the office manager arranged for a service call within a couple of hours. The two men arrived in no time, and took measures to clear the significant blockage, with diligence and humour. Efficient office management, alongside the job, with appropriate contact by email and messages, through to Invoice. Very pleased with the whole service. "
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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
Ilford pitch fibre pipework problems
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Ilford CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Broken or blocked Ilford sewers or sewage pipes
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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.
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Ilford and Greater London drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Efficient professional service.
"It was nice to have your phone call answered by a friendly person not automated AI, Tradesmen turned up first thing next day as promised and work carried out quickly and efficiently. I'm a happy customer."
Unblocking a kitchen runaway.
"They arrived within the stated timeframe, the man explained the problem and how he would deal with it. The work was done swiftly and satisfactorily. Wouldn't hesitate to call them again if necessary or to recommend them to anyone else."
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."
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: