CCTV Drain Inspections Blue Mountains Blue Mountains NSW

CCTV is a vital resource employed in drainage work to locate the issue within drainage systems. In place of estimating or resorting to invasive methods, technicians now use CCTV drain cameras to precisely identify the blockage.The CCTV equipment consists of a waterproof camera attached to a specialised cable, which is fed into the drainage lines. The camera sends a live feed of the pipe’s interior directly to the operator. This live footage can also be captured for later analysis, helping the plumber address the issue with confidence.CCTV inspection is extremely valuable and is frequently 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 down sewer systems, a plumber can discover a vast variety of various objects.

The frequent things or objects that drainage specialists identify when using CCTV are: –

• Tree roots– The growth from tree roots inside plumbing can be extremely challenging to handle. Root systems find water then grow inside drainage pipes. As a result, tree roots may block or damage plumbing systems, and CCTV hopes to detect before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Wipes or various solid masses which get flushed down a drain may not break down. As a result, clogs are more likely to occur, so CCTV can help pinpointing the exact location of such items. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often employed in kitchen sinks where food scraps, oils, and greases tend to build up.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV drain services are conducted if there has been an obstruction as well as an issue within sewage pipes. A drainage professional will navigate the system and find out what is causing a blocked drain as well as another dilemma.
• Pipe fractures – Whether for repairs or general maintenance, CCTV is an ideal solution to detect small fractures as well as holes in pipes without digging. – Structural pipe failures – If a drainage line collapses and broken, then CCTV is an efficient and cost-effective method for identifying 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.