CCTV Drain Inspections Brooklyn

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool employed in drainage work to pinpoint the source of obstructions. Rather than speculating or resorting to invasive methods, drainage specialists now use camera inspection equipment to precisely identify the obstruction.The drain camera consists of a waterproof camera attached to a sturdy cable, which is fed into the pipes. The camera sends a real-time video of the pipe’s interior directly to the plumber. This real-time video can also be recorded for later analysis, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with confidence.CCTV technology is incredibly useful and is regularly 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 drain cameras are pushed into sewer systems, a plumber may discover a wide variety of various items.

The frequent items and materials which drainage specialists search for when using CCTV include: –

• Tree roots– The presence from tree roots within plumbing can be very difficult to handle. Tree roots find moisture then grow inside the pipe system. When this happens, these roots can obstruct or break plumbing systems, and CCTV hopes to detect before severe damage occurs. –
• Non-degradable waste – Flushable wipes and other solid masses that get flushed down a drain may not dissolve. As a result, clogs is prone to form, so CCTV will assist in pinpointing where these obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV is often used in sink drains to identify areas where food scraps, oils, and greases tend to build up.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer inspections are used if there is an obstruction or a problem inside wastewater systems. A plumber must inspect the system and find out the cause of a blocked drain or additional concerns.
• Pipe fractures – For repairs or preventative maintenance, CCTV is a perfect tool to detect cracks or gaps in plumbing systems eliminating the need for excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – If a drainage line collapses and suffers damage, then CCTV becomes an efficient and budget-friendly method to locate 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.