CCTV Drain Inspections Lennox Head

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool used in plumbing to pinpoint the cause of blockages. Rather than speculating or digging up pipes, drainage specialists now use advanced video inspection systems to accurately find the problem.The inspection system consists of a submersible camera attached to a specialised cable, which is inserted into the sewer system. The camera transmits a live feed of the internal condition directly to the operator. This visual feed can also be saved for future reference, helping the plumber address the issue with precision.CCTV drain cameras is extremely valuable and is regularly used in the following situations:

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 down sewer pipes, a plumber can discover a large variety of various items.

The most common things or objects which plumbers look for while utilizing CCTV include: –

• Intrusive roots– The presence of tree roots inside plumbing can be very difficult to manage. Root systems find moisture and grow within drainage pipes. When this happens, tree roots may clog and damage pipes, and CCTV aims to find early. –
• Non-degradable waste – Flushable wipes or various solid masses which are pushed into a sewer line may not dissolve. When this happens, clogs is prone to form, so CCTV will help pinpointing the exact location of such obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV can be employed for kitchen sinks to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can build up.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV sewer services are conducted if there has been a blockage as well as an issue within wastewater systems. A plumber must inspect the system to find out the cause of a blocked drain as well as another dilemma.
• Pipe fractures – Whether for repairs or general reasons, CCTV serves as an ideal solution for finding small fractures or holes in plumbing systems eliminating the need for digging. – Structural pipe failures – If a pipe collapses and broken, then CCTV is a highly effective as well as a cost-effective 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.