CCTV Drain Inspections Cobar

CCTV is a modern tool utilised by plumbers to identify the cause of blockages. Rather than guessing or resorting to invasive methods, drainage specialists now use camera inspection equipment to quickly detect the blockage.The CCTV equipment consists of a waterproof camera attached to a sturdy cable, which is pushed into the sewer system. The camera transmits a real-time video of the inside of the plumbing directly to the operator. This real-time video can also be captured for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber resolve the issue with precision.CCTV drain cameras is extremely valuable 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 CCTV are inserted down sewer pipes, a plumber may discover a large variety of various obstructions.

The frequent things and objects that plumbers search for while using CCTV are: –

• Tree roots– The presence of tree roots within pipes can be extremely challenging to manage. Root systems find water then expand inside the pipe system. When this happens, tree roots can clog and break pipes, and CCTV aims to locate early. –
• Non-degradable waste – Flushable wipes or various solid masses which are pushed into a drain might not dissolve. When this happens, clogs are prone to form, and CCTV can assist in finding the exact location of these obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV can be employed for sink drains to identify areas where food scraps, oils, and greases can build up.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV sewer inspections are used when there has been an obstruction as well as a problem inside sewage pipes. A drainage professional will inspect the sewage to determine what is causing drainage failure as well as another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs and preventative maintenance, CCTV is an ideal tool to detect cracks or holes in plumbing systems without digging. – Structural pipe failures – When a drainage line has collapsed or suffers damage, in such cases CCTV is an efficient as well as a 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.