Need a CCTV drain survey in Southampton?
We expertly pinpoint defects with a drainage system, so you, in turn, can pinpoint your budget: no presumption, no wasted money on unneeded excavations, just great value. Happy Drains are the professionals in CCTV drain surveys and associated investigations for Southampton homebuyers and commercial sites.
All Southampton 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 Southampton CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the Southampton drainage industry in technical innovation.


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Our trust credentials tell you that we don't just sell a blocked drain or toilet service, we help real people in Southampton and real businesses. We know the inconvenience and stress of dealing with a home or work drain emergency. A fantastic service you can trust, for the best service in Southampton, call us.
Southampton CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Hampshire, SO14


Whatever you need to know about your Southampton drainage system we will discover it
The technology we use is recognised as the best in the industry. Our reports are accurate, comprehensive & complete with recommendations and quotations for any corrective works.
Welcome to the Southampton area DrainChecker part of the Southampton Happy Drains and thank you for visiting us.
Simply put, in Southampton and around Hampshire, drain surveys and investigations is what we do. We can inspect the interior of the drain rapidly, become aware of what is causing any drainage problem. With a great service team in Southampton SO14 and Hampshire we believe you should have a choice based on some facts of what we do and how, please take time to look at our reviews!
Is your Southampton property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the Southampton area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your Southampton system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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Top drainage service reviews...

Cleared a blocked drain
"Telephoned ahead of visit and arrived promptly. Very polite and informative offered follow-up advice and a new quote but wasn't pushy. Would definitely use 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!"
Drain was blocked - required unblocking.
"Happy Drains make it easy to arrange getting a blocked drain unblocked. We have used them several times and would highly recommend them. The communication is helpful, friendly and information is reliable. Once job is done, feedback is received which would help should a future problem arise. "
Clearance of blocked sewage pipes
"Contacted Happy Drains with a full description of the problem. An appointment was arranged. I was supplied with a list of services and prices. I was contacted on the day giving me a time of arrival. William carried out the necessary work quickly and efficiently. He was very knowledgeable and gave useful advice. Happy Drains is a great company to deal with from start to finish with no hidden costs. I would highly recommend them."
Southampton SO14 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Hampshire. |

Call 02381 157579
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Southampton CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Build Over Survey in Hampshire?
The local council planning departments and Water Company in Southampton SO14 will often insist when building over their pipework that full due care and attention is undertaken.
This is measured in what is called pre and post drainage surveys. This shows them the condition of the pipe prior to any build and after the build to ensure that their assets have not been damaged during any works.
We are specialists in such Southampton drainage surveys.
Fixed Prices in Southampton SO14 – So you don't have to worry
It’s always a concern and a stress when something goes wrong with a drain for most house holders. We make sure that our works are at a great value fixed price, meaning you don't need to worry.
CCTV Drainage Surveys & Inspections for Southampton Commercial & Industrial Sites
Our Southampton WRc qualified drainage technicians will check the service and structural condition of the Southampton drainage pipework on site to locate any defects throughout your drainage network.
We will detail the Southampton drain survey in a full technical report including the following information: - To & From (referenced points i.e. manhole numbers etc.), Shape, Direction of Flow, Lengths, Remarks, Observation, MH Depths, Plans (NTS), Size of Pipe, Pipe Material as well as defective and illegal connections. We can then email you a full report via a PDF fully detailing any recommendations for remedial actions as required.
Home Buyers Southampton Drainage Surveys & investigations
We know it’s a cliché but purchasing a new Southampton home is probably the biggest investment that the majority of people make, for that reason it is vital that the Southampton drainage system at your new home is in perfectly serviceable condition or at the very least understand any problems you may be inheriting.
When conducting home buyers drainage surveys in Southampton and around Hampshire, we will provide you with a full technical report along with all associated evidence.
Many home owners are unsure who is responsible for which bit of drain or sewer on or off the property, our well trained engineers will establish and include a report and plan for exactly what is your responsibility.
More top drainage service reviews...

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!"
Drain clearance
"I have used Happy Drains before, and again they provided an excellent service from the original phone call right up to the finished job. We were out when they arrived, and just got back after they finished, but after a mobile phone call they proceeded immediately. Everything was tidy, clean and in place on our return, so if you have a problem of this nature, I can honestly recommend Happy Drains 100%. Finally the cost of £114 was real value for money."
Unblock Outside Drain
"The only thing they drained was my bank account for a £75 plus VAT call out charge. However in all fairness they are a business not a charity and it's not their fault at least they turned up and attempted to unblock it on a Saturday as well (I called them same day) very responsive! It's now an Anglian Water problem."
Quickest and easiest unblocking i've seen!
"After so many expensive quotes from other companies regarding a clogged drain outside our kitchen window - Happy Drains answered our questions on Checkatrade and gave us a set quote - After talking to them on the phone, the team were kind, honest and fully transparent about how the day would go - One of their team members (unfortunately didn't get his name) came over, took one look at the drain, unblocked it and was on his merry way! Will definitely be recommending this company to friends and family!! Thank you so much team! "

Unblock toilet
"Unplugging the toilet went really quickly, such a nice informative man."
Blocked domestic manhole
"From the moment I picked up the phone to contact someone about the blockage to the work completed the service was exceptional. Kelly knew what work I would need doing with my frantic explanation and calmly and professionally advised she would contact me back with an update. 10 minutes later I was told I could have an engineer in as little as 2 hours. The engineer arrived promptly. Professional, friendly service carried out with honest and transparent future care advice. Was able to easily Apple Pay an hour later for service following my invoice. No hidden fees. Cost was as advised. Very happy."
Blocked drain
"Amazing service. I couldn't recommend these guys highly enough. I don't have his name but the young man who came took well over 2 hours to fix our problem which had accumulated over 40 years. He kept everything tidy, was courteous and professional and just when I thought we were going to be left with a major problem his persistence & experience saved the day. "
Recent Blog Posts...
In or near Southampton, SO14, Hampshire, the following drainage problems could benefit from a Southampton CCTV drain survey...
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Hampshire
Bad smells in Hampshire
Longitudinal cracking in Southampton drains
Ground movement causing Southampton drain problems
Southampton CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Bellied drain in Southampton
Failed or broken soakaways in SO14
Water level problems in SO14
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in Southampton drain
Problems with shared Southampton drains
Blocked or broken Southampton drains
Ditch drainage problems in Hampshire
Overflowing or blocked Southampton drain pipes
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in Southampton drains
Bellied pipework in Hampshire
Fractured drain in Southampton
French drainage problems in SO14
Broken or blocked Southampton sewers or sewage pipes
Deformed pipework in Hampshire
Tree roots damaging drains in SO14
Cutting out tree root mass from Southampton drains
Land drainage problems in Hampshire
Cracked or leaking Southampton drains and pipes
Collapsed drain in Hampshire
Clogged or broken pipes in Southampton
Southampton pitch fibre pipework problems
Joint displacements in Southampton pipes and drains
Overflowing or leaking Southampton septic tanks & cesspits
Blocked Southampton toilets and blocked Southampton showers
We use selected local professionals in the Southampton SO14 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Hampshire.
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Southampton and Hampshire drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Blocked Drainage
"Happy drains are very professional, nice and tidy service. Turned up on time, great thing they kept me informed of their arrival time and finished the job quickly. They definitely exceed my expectations. Will rebook them in future if need be."
1st time customer - Excellent experience
"1st time using Checkatrade. Polite and efficient experience from beginning to end, with clear/ transparent pricing + quick availability of plumber. I chose to use Happy Drains... who were available same day to unblock kitchen sink. Damian from Happy Drains was friendly and cheerful, but always polite and professional and persistent with unblocking drain. Damian had a powerful acqua vac that was required to unblock the drain. Not an easy job, but Damian persisted and determined to get job done. No surprises with charges...exactly as quoted and very reasonable. Recommended."
CCTV Drain inspection and toilet unblock
"I was really impressed with this company. They have carried out work for me twice now. Once to unblock a toilet and secondly to carry out a CCTV inspection. The customer service is really good, all staff anre very polite and the quality of the work and advice provided is excellent. The engineer that unblocked my toilet provided a lot of advice & tips on how to ensure the toilet doesn't get blocked in the future! The appointments are made promptly and will no hassle. The report from the CCTV inspection was provided promptly. I will be using this company again in the future. "
Call 02381 157579
or our office mobile
07788 254933
All Southampton CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: