CCTV Drain Inspections Loftus

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool used in plumbing to identify the issue within drainage systems. Rather than estimating or digging up pipes, plumbers now use CCTV drain cameras to precisely identify the obstruction.The CCTV equipment consists of a waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable, which is pushed into the pipes. The camera transmits a live feed of the pipe’s interior directly to the technician. This live footage can also be recorded for future reference, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV technology 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 are inserted down sewer systems, a plumber may discover a large variety of various objects.

The most common things and objects which plumbers identify when using CCTV include: –

• Intrusive roots– The presence of tree roots within pipes is often extremely challenging to handle. Tree roots seek water then grow inside drainage pipes. As a result, tree roots can obstruct and break pipes, and CCTV aims to detect early. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes and various solid masses which are pushed into a drain might not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain is more likely to form, so CCTV can help finding the exact location of such obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV is often used for kitchen sinks where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) tend to accumulate.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV drain services are used when there is a blockage as well as an issue inside wastewater systems. A plumber will inspect the system and determine what is causing a blocked drain as well as another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for pipe relining and preventative maintenance, CCTV serves as a perfect solution for finding cracks or holes in plumbing systems without excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – When a pipe collapses or suffers damage, in such cases CCTV is an efficient and budget-friendly way 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.