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
Perfect for householders or site work, our CCTV drain surveys include:
- Video footage
- PDF technical reports
- Annotated record drawings (nts) & costed recommendations




9.76 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...

Unblock an outside drain
"The staff at the office very kind and well spoken.. The work was completed on time. Invoice sent on email with photographs before the job and after the work was completed. Perfect as I am a landlord and can't always attend when the repairs are taking place to see what was done. Thanks to happy drains I'm a happy landlord until the next job?... "
Clearance of blocked soak away
"Several people looked at the issue, suggesting that significant works may be needed to resolve. Spoke to Happy Drains, explained things well over the phone, suggested it may be a simple job to unblock it. Arrived quickly, did the job and all seems well. Very pleased"
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."
Unblocked drain
"I highly recommend Happy Drains. I contacted them on behalf of my elderly mother. I explained that I was unable to meet them at my mother's property so they sent me photographs of the completed work. I was extremely happy with the service provided by all the staff involved. "
St Austell PL25 emergency CCTV drain survey & drainage investigation. Fast service assured in Cornwall. |

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07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099
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

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. "
Blocked drain
"We had a drain which had got progressively blocked over a week, with a complete blockage over the weekend. Found Happy Drains via a Google search and on the Sunday morning, requested a booking for the Monday via their online form. Monday am I get a call from their office to book the job in, 30mins later they arrive and have the problem sorted and advise me how best to avoid the same problem in the future. Very good service, would recommend. "
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. "
Clogged kitchen sink pipe
"I was really glad with the service that they provided. They just sent someone the same day that I called ,and they were able to unclog the pipe within the same day. I was really happy, I wished that I would've called them sooner as I was trying for over a week to clear it myself without getting any results... and I also was really happy with the customer service and their payment method, It was really easy to pay with the link that they sent me and they charged me the amount that It was agreed by phone, without any extra fees... I definitely recommend it to everybody "

Clearing sink blockages
"Very happy with the work. No fuss, simple fixed quote, prompt and good communication. Could not have really asked for more."
Blocked foul water drain.
"Great response by Martin to quickly identify the problem and cleared in a short time. His knowledge of the drain system with blockage prevention advice was appreciated."
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. "
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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...

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 "
Outside drain blocked
"Fab service was unblocked within minutes and very friendly service highly recommend "
kitchen drain completely blocked
"Their service was exceptional. Very professional, and they solved the most important problem! Considering that two plumbers and Thames Water visited us but only tried to rush and squeeze extra money, resolving the problem partially. "
Call our office mobile
07788 254933
or Freephone
0800 849 8099