Need a CCTV drain survey in St Austell?
It's not always obvious to understand your underground pipework, which is why in St Austell our expert CCTV drainage survey is the best option. We are fully committed to carrying out fact-based CCTV drain investigations in St Austell, and we offer an excellent price for this service — call now and let's discuss.
07788 254933
All St Austell 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 St Austell CCTV drain surveys, commercial and residential, benefit from access to Drainify personalised reports, thus leading the St Austell drainage industry in technical innovation.


9.74 out of 10
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St Austell CCTV Drain Survey & Drainage Investigation
Cornwall, PL25


DrainChecker, part of the Happy Drains group, is trusted by customers, we are here to help with all St Austell drainage problems. We are based in St Austell and will also travel around Cornwall.
We are renowned for our St Austell CCTV drainage surveys, take a look at our reviews to see why! We are especially proud of our workmanship in St Austell and with thousands of happy customers that have experienced and reviewed our local professional services.
Proud of our drainage workmanship & reputation...

Blocked outside drain
"very efficient service. Fixed price quoted over the phone and invoice received by email. As promised, I received a call to tell me he was on his way. Once he arrived he got on with the job, with the minimum fuss, cleared the drain, thoroughly tested to make sure it was completely clear and left with no mess."
Unblocked an outside drain
"This Company were quick to respond. Very courteous. Engineer on site was very thorough and explained what was to be done. The blockage was soon resolved and we were very satisfied with the outcome and the price. Would certainly recommend . "
Drain clearance
"Excellent service. He phoned to let me know he was coming, and then cleared the drain very quickly and professionally. He cleared everything up after he had finished. Would highly recommend "
Drainage survey
"Honestly the most efficient business I have come across. Called up and had a drainage survey booked in within 5 minutes at a very reasonable price. Jason who conducted the survey was very polite and helpful and William was great with getting the survey over to me in a very timely manner. Would highly recommend."
St Austell PL25 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Cornwall. |

Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
All St Austell CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo:
Is your St Austell property served by a septic tank or a sewage treatment plant?
If so, are you aware of all the St Austell area environmental and building regulations?
More importantly, do you know if your St Austell system is compliant with the new regulatory reform called the Small Sewage Discharge General Binding Rules?
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Managed St Austell drain insurance claim service
If you have buildings insurance that covers accidental damage, we can help with our St Austell ‘managed insurance claim service.’ An assessing service, where, under your instruction, we can present a fully evidenced claim to your insurers on your behalf, we will do the negotiating work for you!
If you have had a survey carried out by another St Austell drainage company, we would be happy to offer a competitive quote for the repair works.
Drainage repairs in St Austell, Cornwall
Our St Austell drainage surveyors are certified by the Water Research Centre (WRc). If there is an issue within your St Austell drainage system, we will always offer the best price possible for putting it right.
With the best practice as recommended by the WRc.
High quality St Austell CCTV Drain Surveys
We are the premier qualified St Austell CCTV drain surveyors. Our highly trained skilled technicians are incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to St Austell drains, drainage and associated inspections. Through training, focus, and an investment in understanding the importance of an accurate quality assured survey.
Whether you are buying a new St Austell development property, renovating and extending your home, a drainage survey will help you make the right drainage decisions! Being focused and diligent when surveying St Austell drains, can save you a lot of money in the future, drains are not only essential and can be very expensive to fix, so don’t underestimate them!
Should you need to find about your St Austell drainage system, the most accurate way to do this is by carrying out a DrainChecker St Austell CCTV drain survey. This way, we can pick up any defects that there may be in the pipework and should we find issues come up with a cost-effective solution.
If you want more information on our St Austell drainage surveys, how they work, and what you will get for your money, our friendly team are waiting for your call!
St Austell Drain locating, plotting and mapping
If you are struggling to find a ‘lost drain’ or need to know the position and depth and particular location for a ‘build over agreement’, we can help, and you’re in the right place!
With the latest drainage tech in St Austell, Cornwall , meaning we can get you the results that you need. By sending a sonde into the pipework, we can track its course as it traverses the pipe using locating tools. Meaning we provide you with depths and directions of each inspection chamber.
CCTV drain surveys tailored to St Austell home buyers or sellers
A structural surveyor may ask you to have a St Austell CCTV drain investigation survey carried out if they suspect there is a potential drainage issue. Often it may be because they have spotted a crack in a wall near a blocked drain or are signs of damp in the house.
It’s always best to get your prospective St Austell drains checked following professional advice to do so as if there is a costly repair needed on the system, we’re sure you would rather know before than be faced with unexpected costs once you've moved in.
Once we know the condition of your St Austell drainage system, if any damage is noted, we can provide a fully costed best value repair solution. As part of the service, always provide our customers in St Austell with a complete written report, which will include site maps, digital pictures, and a quotation if there is any need for further works. The report is suitably formatted in a way that is suitable to send on to your professional advisers; more importantly, they are easy for you to understand.
Should you have any questions, our technical team are happy to go through the report with you.
St Austell drain work safety factors
Fully trained and insured to work safely and carry out CCTV surveys and repairs in St Austell, safely and carefully, and we always have our customers interest in mind and their home's best interests at heart.
Pre-Purchase St Austell CCTV Drain Surveys
It is not uncommon to be asked by a building professional for a CCTV drain survey to be carried out if you are buying or selling a St Austell property.
Put in simple terms a St Austell CCTV drainage survey is an in-depth inspection of a property's underground drainage system, using specialist CCTV cameras inserted into the pipework, that send live feedback to the drainage engineer who correctly identifies issues that presents themselves during the investigations.
We are here to help with all St Austell drainage problems

Cleaning a drain under the property
"Really pleased with the excellent work, friendly attitude and at a good price"
Clearing out storm drains on sunken patio
"Very pleased. Harry arrived and assessed problem. Very honest and told me he could only guarantee a 50% sucess rate. On completion he seemed as happy as I was that the issue was resolved. Lovely personable guy. Thanks"
Drain Clearance
"Absolutely superb. Arrived 10 minutes after my initial call. Very professional, friendly service. 5 star!"
Kitchen Gully Cleared
"Fast and reliable service, called at 9am and engineer was at my property within 2 hours. The engineer was super friendly and explained the reasoning behind our issue, whilst tidying up after himself. Very reasonable pricing too. Would recommend. "

Drain unblocking
"Did the job as requested. Communicated well throughout the process. Cost as quoted."
Map of the drains serving my property and their current state
"I am extremely happy with the works carried out by Tommy at Happy Drains. So pleased with the quality of their work, that I would only hire them for any other future drain jobs. Tommy was on time, very knowledgeable in everything he did and generous with his time; he explained everything to me and answered all my questions. I would highly recommend Happy Drains. "
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!"
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In or near St Austell, PL25, Cornwall, the following drainage problems could benefit from a St Austell CCTV drain survey...
Problems with shared St Austell drains
Vehicle activity affecting drains in Cornwall
Longitudinal cracking in St Austell drains
Clogged or broken pipes in St Austell
Blocked St Austell toilets and blocked St Austell showers
Blocked or broken St Austell drains
Fractured drain in St Austell
Concrete, cement or builders’ rubble in St Austell drain
Deformed pipework in Cornwall
Bad smells in Cornwall
Cracked or leaking St Austell drains and pipes
French drainage problems in PL25
Ground movement causing St Austell drain problems
Bellied drain in St Austell
Collapsed drain in Cornwall
Tree roots damaging drains in PL25
Ditch drainage problems in Cornwall
Overflowing or leaking St Austell septic tanks & cesspits
Bellied pipework in Cornwall
Broken or blocked St Austell sewers or sewage pipes
Failed or broken soakaways in PL25
Land drainage problems in Cornwall
Joint displacements in St Austell pipes and drains
Cutting out tree root mass from St Austell drains
St Austell CCTV-controlled cutting problem
Overflowing or blocked St Austell drain pipes
St Austell pitch fibre pipework problems
Build-up of fat, grease, or detergent in St Austell drains
Water level problems in PL25
We use selected local professionals in the St Austell PL25 area.
This ensures a fast CCTV drain and sewer inspection & survey in Cornwall.
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St Austell and Cornwall drain services from a firm receiving great feedback...

Happy customer
"Prompt, reliable and professional service. I would recommend them to others and use them again."
Main soil pipe blokage was cleared.
"Professional, courteous and reliable. The call was booked with a friendly and professional demeanour. The tradesman who visited was clear in explaining what was required and the work that was carried out after he'd completed it. The blockage was mainly due to a build up of limescale over a very long period of time and was cleared quickly and effectively. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend Happy Drains."
Blocked drains to whole house
"Called the mobile telephone number for Happy drains which was answered immediately, they called back with a slot 5 minutes later and 1 hour later the engineer turned up and did a fantastic job, The drains to our complete house were unblocked. Engineer was polite, professional and knowledgeable, we are delighted with the service that we received. Would highly recommend the company"
Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
All St Austell CCTV surveys include our state of the art Drainify reporting software. Check out the demo: