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Not sure what's causing your drainage problem? Whether it's recurring blockages, bad smells, or a suspected broken drain, a CCTV drain survey is the fastest and most accurate way to find out what's really going on. At Happy Drains, we use professional camera equipment to inspect your drainage system internally — identifying issues such as blockages, cracks, collapses, root ingress, and structural defects without any unnecessary digging.
We carry out a full range of CCTV surveys, including:
You don't need to know what the problem is — that's what we're here for. We'll carry out the survey, explain our findings in plain English, and guide you on the best next steps.
Following the survey, you'll receive a clear, professional report with supporting images and findings. Our reports are designed to be easy to understand while meeting industry standards — ideal for homeowners, landlords, insurers, and property professionals.
For domestic customers, we offer clear, fixed pricing so you know exactly what to expect. For commercial or more complex surveys, we provide transparent, upfront quotations tailored to your requirements.
We locate the best access point — usually a manhole or rodding eye — and prepare the camera equipment.
A high-definition camera is fed through your drains, sending live footage back to our monitor so we can see the condition of every section.
We note any blockages, cracks, root ingress, displaced joints, scale build-up or other defects, recording their exact location.
You receive a full written report with video footage, clear diagrams and our recommendations for any repairs needed.
The most advanced CCTV reporting on the planet
Every Happy Drains CCTV survey is delivered through Drainify — our specialist reporting platform approved by the Water Research Centre (WRc). You get a detailed, interactive report you can access online, not just a paper summary.
WRc Certificate: PT/519/1123
Happy Drains is independently vetted, monitored and approved by the UK's leading trade bodies and trust schemes.
For domestic customers we offer clear, fixed pricing for a standard CCTV drain survey. Commercial surveys, build-over surveys and larger sites are quoted on a per-job basis — call us with a quick description of the property and we'll give you an upfront figure.
A typical residential survey takes 1–2 hours on site, including setup, the camera inspection itself, and discussing initial findings with you. The detailed written report and video are usually delivered within 1–2 working days.
It's strongly recommended, especially for older properties, anywhere with mature trees, or homes on shared drains. A pre-purchase drain survey can uncover hidden defects that aren't covered by a standard homebuyer report — and gives you real leverage in price negotiation if issues are found.
You receive a Drainify-powered interactive report containing the full video footage, an annotated map of the drainage layout, MSCC5-coded defect descriptions, structural and service condition scores, and clear recommendations for any remedial work.
We need an access point to insert the camera — usually a manhole or rodding eye. If no covers are visible, our engineer can often locate a buried chamber on arrival, but we may need to discuss this with you before booking.
No. CCTV inspection is completely non-invasive — the camera is fed through the pipework on a flexible rod and only records footage. No water, chemicals or mechanical action is used during the inspection itself.
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