“We were getting a bad smell from our shower after use. It was clearly more than just a regular maintenance job. I was very impressed by both the Customer Service with Happy Drains and and how the Engineer managed to trace the smell from our complex drainage system. Communications with everyone at Happy Drains throughout the process was first class.”
Public evidence profile
Happy Drains Ltd
Review quality
Caution noted
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
76out of 100
76 out of 100, with a review caution. The score rests on rated 4.9 from 6,076 reviews; the caution flags a review pattern to check before you rely on it.
- Rated 4.9 from 6,076 reviews
- 132 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume6,076
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say55.1 of 60
Independent checks11.2 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 8.3
- Ways to reach them7 of 8.3
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
- Registered company details4.1 of 4.1
- Photos of their work0 of 2.1
- Industry recognition0 of 1
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Trust at a glance
2 checksWhat we can verify about Happy Drains Ltd
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What customers say
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4.9out of 5
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Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade6,076 reviews · 4.9 avg
Highlights
“fast friendly and professional service”
“The man arrived within 2 hours of my call. He was totally professional and cleared the blockages. Gave valuable advice for preventing future issues. I would use again. Perfect fast outcome! Thank you as we were heading into the weekend with blocked toilets and so we were most grateful!”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Happy Drains Ltd, including the highlights above. The 6,076 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Responsive and accurate regarding timing. Engineer nice young man who seems knowledgeable and sorted out the problem.
Verified by Checkatrade
We had a blocked drain, they came along very quickly and cleared it in no time. They were recommended to us, and we would happily recommend them to others.
Slick, hassle free, same day service. Many thanks.
Great service. Prompt response, cleared the problem and very reasonably priced!
I contacted Happy Drains to carry out a drain survey on a property I was considering purchasing. They arrived promptly and carried out the agreed works. Midway through they encountered a problem and called whilst still on site to discuss it with me directly which was a lovely touch. would use again!
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Great service-turned up in 15 minutes and about 15 minutes after that, my drain was up and running again-100% would use again.
Happy Drains attended within two hours and successfully unblocked the kitchen sink. I would definitely recommend their service for being both prompt and efficient. Thanks Gary
The initial telephonic contact was friendly and helpful, and the appointment made for the next available working day. When the employee arrived, he was very professional, and managed to find the issue quickly. The blockage wasn't easy to remove (stones and mud from a collapsed pipe) and needed some extra persuasion, but eventually the water was running clear through the pipes - much to our delight. This pipe and drain had been giving us issues since we moved into the house last May. I would gladly recommend this company to others
Used this company a few times now. Always on time and friendly engineers. Done what was needed to solve the problems no time wasting. Will definitely use again
After noticing our manhole had a blockage we phoned happy drains. They got someone out the next day which was great! The guy that did it was super friendly and got the job done quick and did a great job at clearing it. This is the second time we’ve called happy drains and we would highly recommend to others
Company told me Jordan was running late. Jordan was friendly and efficent. Did the work quickly and leave the place clean and tidy.
The chap from happy drains turned up on time and did our drainage survey quickly and proficiently. Thanks very much!
Verified by Checkatrade
Happy Drains came to the Mint Velvet store to clean the drains.
Verified by Checkatrade
Happy Drains were quick and efficient dealing with my blocked drain. It was easy to get a call out quickly and they did exactly as they said they would. Pricing was reasonable compared to other options.
Verified by Checkatrade
Very professional, came to the property knew what tot do and sorted the blockage very quickly. Thanks
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for plumbers in Brighton
Across 327 plumbers in Brighton, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Assessed 9 Jul 2026
11 reviews arrived within 7 days with limited reviewer detail
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ActiveActive incorporated business
Happy Drains Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal nameHappy Drains Ltd
Company number08267396
Incorporated
Run by2 directors (longest-serving director appointed in 2012)
Official checkOn the public register
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In Brighton, Nationwide.
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Independent checks
About this business
Recently reviewed132 reviews in the last 12 months.
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2012. That's 14 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2012First public review2013
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Common questions about Happy Drains Ltd
Is Happy Drains Ltd a legitimate business?
Happy Drains Ltd has 6,076 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Happy Drains Ltd?
Happy Drains Ltd has 6,076 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Happy Drains Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Happy Drains Ltd's 6,076 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Happy Drains Ltd had recent public reviews?
Happy Drains Ltd has 132 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Is Happy Drains Ltd a registered business?
Happy Drains Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08267396), incorporated 25 Oct 2012, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
How long has Happy Drains Ltd been trading?
Happy Drains Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2013.
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