CCTV Drain Inspections Austral

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is an advanced technology used in plumbing to identify the cause of blockages. Instead of speculating or excavating plumbing lines, plumbers now use advanced video inspection systems to accurately find the blockage.The inspection system consists of a waterproof camera attached to a specialised cable, which is inserted into the drainage lines. The camera relays a live feed of the internal condition directly to the operator. This real-time video can also be captured for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber resolve the issue with precision.CCTV inspection is incredibly useful and is commonly used in the following situations:

Blocked Drain – when there has been a blocked drain in a plumbing system CCTV will be used to quickly find where the clog is. Knowing what exactly is blocking the system will also be easily found with the camera.

Pipe Relining – relining pipes is a service to strengthen existing pipes without the need to replace the current ones. To find potential errors in the plumbing which may interfere with the relining process, CCTV is used. A plumber will look for any cracks, holes or other defects which may prevent the pipes from being relined.

Leak Detection – if there is a suspected leak in piping networks then CCTV is perfect for finding them. From concrete slab leaks to leaks in bathrooms, combining a range of techniques with CCTV plumbers can easily find leaks.

As drain cameras is inserted down sewer systems, a plumber may find a wide range of different objects.

The frequent items and objects which drainage specialists look for when using CCTV are: –

• Tree roots– The growth of tree roots within pipes can be extremely challenging to manage. Root systems seek moisture and expand inside drainage pipes. When this happens, tree roots can clog and damage plumbing systems, which CCTV hopes to locate early. –
• Solid Masses – Flushable wipes or various foreign objects which get flushed into a drain might not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain is more likely to form, so CCTV can help pinpointing the exact location of such obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often employed in kitchen sinks where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV drain inspections are conducted when there has been an obstruction or a problem inside sewage pipes. A drainage professional will navigate the sewage and find out the cause of drainage failure or additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – For pipe relining or general reasons, CCTV serves as a perfect tool for finding small fractures or gaps in pipes eliminating the need for digging. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – When a drainage line collapses and broken, then CCTV becomes a highly effective as well as a cost-effective way for identifying such issues.

Plumbers will utilise CCTV due to it having many benefits and advantages over other plumbing methods. From finding leaks to seeing how badly a drain is blocked, the main benefits which come with CCTV drain inspections are:

• Accurate and effective – with the live footage a plumber can accurately find what is inside of the plumbing. The whole drainage system, from its infrastructure to its damage, will be found with CCTV. Finding contents inside the drain or the condition of the plumbing will also be accurate. The camera removes any need for guesswork which leads to resolving a problem easier.
• Non-invasive or non-destructive – to see if pipes were broken or blocked previously excavating the pipe or performing other destructive measures were needed to access the pipe. CCTV completely removes the need to destroy the ground or clear other items in order to look inside of a pipe.
• Efficiency – CCTV is both cost effective and time effective when compared to other methods of looking inside drainage. The process of phishing a camera inside a pipe and finding the problem is quick and easy. There is much less labour work needed and excavating is not needed meaning it is more cost effective.

Based on our consultation with a variety of Sydney plumbers, an average CCTV drain inspection service can cost from $300 and range up to $1350. However, there are multiple reasons why the inspection service can vary in prices, but the general steps include:

1. Accessing the drain and inserting the cameras within the plumbing
2. Handling the CCTV to run through the piping system and inspecting for issues
3. Once finished with the inspection return the drainage as it was and create a report of the findings

If there were potential issues, obstacles or other concerns causing the job to be more difficult or harder to complete then more tools and labour will be needed which can increase the costs.