CCTV Drain Inspections Greenwell Point

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a vital resource used in plumbing to identify the cause of blockages. In place of speculating or digging up pipes, plumbers now use advanced video inspection systems to accurately find the obstruction.The drain camera consists of a waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable, which is inserted into the drainage lines. The camera transmits a live feed of the pipe’s interior directly to the plumber. This visual feed can also be recorded for later analysis, helping the plumber address the issue with accuracy.CCTV drain cameras 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 CCTV is pushed down sewer pipes, a plumber can find a large variety of different obstructions.

The frequent items or objects which plumbers search for when using CCTV are: –

• Intrusive roots– The presence of tree roots within plumbing can be very challenging to manage. Tree roots seek moisture then expand within the pipe system. As a result, these roots may clog or damage pipes, and CCTV hopes to find before severe damage occurs. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes or various solid masses which get flushed into a sewer line may not break down. When this happens, a blocked drain is more likely to occur, so CCTV can help finding the exact location of these obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV can be used in sink drains where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can build up.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV sewer inspections are used when there has been a blockage or a problem inside sewage pipes. A plumber will navigate the system to find out the cause of drainage failure or another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs and general reasons, CCTV serves as an ideal tool for finding small fractures or holes in pipes without digging. – Structural pipe failures – If a drainage line has collapsed and suffers damage, in such cases CCTV becomes an efficient as well as a budget-friendly 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.