CCTV Drain Inspections Lismore

CCTV is a modern tool utilised by plumbers to identify the issue within drainage systems. Instead of speculating or excavating plumbing lines, technicians now use CCTV drain cameras to accurately find the blockage.The inspection system consists of a waterproof camera attached to a specialised cable, which is pushed into the sewer system. The camera relays a real-time video of the pipe’s interior directly to the operator. This live footage can also be captured for future reference, helping the plumber diagnose 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 pushed down sewer systems, drainage expert can discover a vast range of different obstructions.

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

• Tree roots– The presence of tree roots within plumbing can be extremely difficult to manage. Tree roots seek moisture then expand within the pipe system. As a result, tree roots can block and break pipes, and CCTV hopes to detect before severe damage occurs. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes or other solid masses which get flushed down a drain might not dissolve. As a result, clogs are more likely to occur, and CCTV will assist in finding the exact location of these obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV is often used in kitchen sinks where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV drain services are conducted when there is a blockage as well as an issue within wastewater systems. A plumber must navigate the sewage and find out the cause of a blocked drain as well as additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – For repairs and preventative maintenance, CCTV serves as an ideal tool to detect cracks or gaps in pipes without excavating. – Structural pipe failures – If a pipe collapses or broken, in such cases CCTV becomes a highly effective and 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.