CCTV Drain Inspections Bexley

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a vital resource utilised by plumbers to locate the issue within drainage systems. Rather than speculating or resorting to invasive methods, technicians now use advanced video inspection systems to precisely identify the obstruction.The inspection system consists of a waterproof camera attached to a sturdy cable, which is inserted into the drainage lines. The camera relays a real-time video of the inside of the plumbing directly to the operator. This live footage can also be recorded for future reference, helping the plumber diagnose 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 CCTV is pushed down sewer systems, a plumber can discover a vast range of different items.

The frequent items and objects which drainage specialists look for while using CCTV include: –

• Tree roots– The presence of tree roots inside pipes can be very difficult to handle. Root systems seek moisture and grow inside the pipe system. When this happens, these roots may clog or break plumbing systems, which CCTV aims to locate early. –
• Solid Masses – Wipes or other foreign objects which get flushed down a drain may not break down. As a result, a blocked drain are prone to occur, and CCTV can help finding where these obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often used in kitchen sinks where food scraps, oils, and greases can build up.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV drain inspections are conducted when there is a blockage as well as an issue inside wastewater systems. A plumber must navigate the sewage and find out what is causing drainage failure or another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – For pipe relining and preventative maintenance, CCTV is a perfect tool for finding small fractures as well as holes in pipes without excavating. – Structural pipe failures – If a pipe collapses and suffers damage, then CCTV becomes an efficient and cost-effective method 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.