Need a CCTV drain survey in Salcombe?
It's a simple fact that if you can pinpoint the problem you can pinpoint the spend. Defects with a Salcombe drainage system can be costly but save money by taking the guesswork away. Happy Drains are the trusted experts in CCTV drain surveys in Salcombe, pinpointing drainage problems for all owners.
07788 254933
All Salcombe 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 Salcombe CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Salcombe drainage industry in technical innovation.


9.76 out of 10
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Salcombe CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Devon, TQ8


Welcome to DrainChecker the CCTV specialist arm of Happy Drains covering Salcombe and around Devon.
With thousands of fantastic reviews, we can demonstrate we are number one in Salcombe, for CCTV drainage surveys, just read reviews if you don’t believe us!
CCTV Drainage surveys are what we do best, whether it’s for a house purchase, or a ‘build over agreement’, we’ve got you covered. We offer an excellent quality service, at an unbeatable price. If you’re still not convinced, give us a call!
#1 in Salcombe, for CCTV drainage surveys

Drain unblockage
"Excellent service, easy to book, punctual and diligent with excellent response time and great service. Easy to deal with and very efficient systems. "
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."
Clearing a blocked outdoor kitchen drain
"The Happy Drains service was fantastic. Within half an hour of my calling, they had arrived and the chap was very helpful and polite. Nothing was too much trouble, and everything was taken care of in 20 minutes though it was a tough job. Good price with no hidden extras and completely fair - I can't recommend them highly enough! "
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!"
Salcombe TQ8 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Devon. |

Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
All Salcombe CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Is your Salcombe property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Salcombe area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your Salcombe system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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Safety at Work
When carrying out any type of drain work in Salcombe, the safety of you and our team and property are our number one priority here at DrainChecker.
Pre-Purchase Salcombe CCTV Surveys
If you are in the process of buying or selling a property or a home in Salcombe, or around Devon, and need to know the condition of the drain or sewer system, then you’re at the right place! Sending a camera into and through the pipework, we detect any issues and provide you with a solution for them.
We provide a full and detailed tech report to each of our customers with site plans, pictures and competitive quotation for any remedial works.
We recognise and appreciate the accuracy of technical reports. There can often be a lot riding on them, like house purchases, repairs and building work, which is why our engineers and technicians are specially trained and qualified and will ensure that this information is always factual, relevant and correct.
Salcombe Drain Plotting, Locating and Mapping
With thanks to the most recent drainage tech, we shoot a radio wave emitting sonde into the pipework and map your system as it travels the pipe. More info? feel free to give our friendly office team a call!
Drain Repairs in Salcombe
Our local team in Salcombe, are trained to deal with all types of drain repairs. Whether it’s a conventional excavation, or the in latest No-Dig tech, we have it covered!
If you have had a Salcombe CCTV drainage survey carried out by a competitor company, (we promise not to be sad!), we are happy to offer a competitive alternate quote for any drainage repairs.
Salcombe CCTV drain surveys
If you have an ongoing Salcombe drainage issue and they are continually experiencing blockages, it may be down to a defect of one kind or another in your Salcombe pipework. It could be root ingress in the pipe, or a crack or even a significant scale build-up. These are all detected with a CCTV survey, the only way to get an accurate understanding of your Salcombe drainage system.
Any fault we find can be diagnosed and dealt with professionally. We will always offer the best guidance possible in Salcombe and for a very competitive price.
We survey a standard household drains that are typically between 4-6 inches in diameter, as well as bigger pipes for commercial clients using our main line CCTV equipment.
In Salcombe, we don’t just carry out CCTV surveys for households, and if you have a commercial or industrial project or have ongoing issues with your drains at your site, then we can help!
For more information, give our friendly technical team in the office a call!
According to our customer reviews, we have it covered...

Blocked kitchen gully
"Ben and Sean were excellent, cleared our blockage in no time, then checked further down the run and cleared a mass of roots from another manhole we had no idea had a problem. Punctual, polite and efficient. A job well done."
A Well Done Job
"It was a quick response and the job was done. Basically everything you need in an emergency."
Blocked Drain
"Very quick and no fuss. Damien showed up on time and had all the equipment needed. Sink functioning in less than an hour. Highly recommend."
Kitchen sink not running away
"Rapid response, friendly and reliable workmen, came and did exactly what they said. Follow up afterwards was excellent!"

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."
Drain Jetting
"Happy Drains were incredible, I requested a quote and received one in mere minutes through their website! I tried a few competitors and a few came back a day or two later and others I still haven't heard from! I found the quote given to be competitive and they had good availability which worked around my busy lifestyle. I highly recommend Happy Drains and will continue to use them for any other difficult drainage or plumbing issues!"
Blocked outdoor drains.
"Checked all drains and cleared as discussed. Good communication all the way through and spoke us through it/ took pictures. Turned up on time as booked - good communication. Efficient service, reasonable price too. "
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In or near Salcombe, TQ8, Devon, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Salcombe CCTV drain survey...
Overflowing or blocked Salcombe drain pipes
Collapsed drain in Devon
Land drainage problems in Devon
Tree roots damaging drains in TQ8
Bad smells in Devon
Broken or blocked Salcombe sewers or sewage pipes
Failed or broken soakaways in TQ8
Ditch drainage problems in Devon
Joint displacements in Salcombe pipes and drains
Salcombe pitch fibre pipework problems
Salcombe CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Bellied drain in Salcombe
Ground movement causing Salcombe drain problems
French drainage problems in TQ8
Overflowing or leaking Salcombe septic tanks & cesspits
Fractured drain in Salcombe
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Salcombe drains
Cracked or leaking Salcombe drains and pipes
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Salcombe drain
Deformed pipework in Devon
Cutting out tree root mass from Salcombe drains
Bellied pipework in Devon
Clogged or broken pipes in Salcombe
Problems with shared Salcombe drains
Blocked Salcombe toilets and blocked Salcombe showers
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Devon
Blocked or broken Salcombe drains
Longitudinal cracking in Salcombe drains
Water level problems in TQ8
We use selected local professionals in the Salcombe TQ8 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Devon.
Our Salcombe area coverage:
Salcombe and Devon drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

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. "
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. "
Blocked kitchen drain cleared
"A difficult, awkward blockage below ground level was cleared efficiently."
Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
All Salcombe CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: