CCTV Drain Inspections Griffith

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a vital resource employed in drainage work to identify the cause of blockages. Instead of speculating or resorting to invasive methods, drainage specialists now use advanced video inspection systems to precisely identify the obstruction.The inspection system consists of a waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable, which is pushed into the drainage lines. The camera transmits a continuous view of the pipe’s interior directly to the technician. This real-time video can also be saved for future reference, helping the plumber address the issue with precision.CCTV inspection is highly effective 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 drainage systems, a plumber can find a wide range of various objects.

The most common items or materials which plumbers identify when utilizing CCTV include: –

• Tree roots– The growth of tree roots inside plumbing is often very challenging to handle. Tree roots find water then expand within the pipe system. When this happens, tree roots can block or damage plumbing systems, and CCTV aims to find early. –
• Solid Masses – Flushable wipes and various foreign objects which get flushed down a drain may not dissolve. As a result, a blocked drain is prone to occur, so CCTV will assist in finding the exact location of these items. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV can be employed for kitchen sinks to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can build up.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV drain inspections are used if there has been a blockage or a problem inside sewage pipes. A drainage professional must navigate the system to determine the cause of a blocked drain or another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – For pipe relining and general reasons, CCTV serves as a perfect solution to detect cracks or holes in pipes without digging. – Structural pipe failures – When a pipe collapses or suffers damage, then CCTV becomes a highly effective as well as a cost-effective way for identifying 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.