CCTV Drain Inspections Blair Athol

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool used in plumbing to identify the issue within drainage systems. In place of speculating or digging up pipes, plumbers now use advanced video inspection systems to quickly detect the problem.The inspection system consists of a submersible camera attached to a specialised cable, which is fed into the drainage lines. The camera sends a real-time video of the pipe’s interior directly to the plumber. This real-time video can also be captured for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV inspection is incredibly useful and is commonly used in the following applications:

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 inserted into drainage systems, drainage expert can discover a wide variety of different objects.

The most common things and materials that drainage specialists identify while utilizing CCTV are: –

• Intrusive roots– The presence from tree roots within pipes can be very challenging to manage. Tree roots seek water then expand inside drainage pipes. When this happens, these roots can obstruct and break plumbing systems, which CCTV aims to find before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Wipes and other foreign objects that are pushed down a drain may not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain are prone to form, and CCTV will assist in pinpointing the exact location of such items. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV is often used for kitchen sinks where food scraps, oils, and greases can build up.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer inspections are used when there is a blockage as well as a problem inside wastewater systems. A plumber will inspect the sewage to find out what is causing a blocked drain or additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for pipe relining or preventative maintenance, CCTV serves as an ideal tool for finding cracks or holes in plumbing systems eliminating the need for digging. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – When a drainage line has collapsed and broken, in such cases CCTV becomes a highly effective and cost-effective way to locate these concerns.

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.