CCTV Drain Inspections Mollymook

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is an advanced technology employed in drainage work to pinpoint the source of obstructions. Rather than estimating or digging up pipes, drainage specialists now use camera inspection equipment to precisely identify the problem.The drain camera consists of a durable 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 technician. This real-time video can also be saved for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV inspection is incredibly useful and is frequently 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 CCTV are pushed down sewer systems, drainage expert may discover a vast variety of various objects.

The most common things or materials that drainage specialists identify when using CCTV are: –

• Intrusive roots– The presence of tree roots inside plumbing is often extremely challenging to manage. Root systems find moisture and expand inside drainage pipes. When this happens, these roots can obstruct or damage pipes, which CCTV hopes to locate early. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes or various foreign objects which get flushed into a sewer line might not break down. As a result, a blocked drain is prone to occur, and CCTV can assist in finding the exact location of such items. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV is often used for sink drains to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can build up.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer services are conducted if there has been an obstruction or a problem inside sewage pipes. A drainage professional will navigate the sewage to determine what is causing drainage failure or additional concerns.
• Pipe fractures – For repairs and general maintenance, CCTV is an ideal solution for finding cracks or gaps in pipes eliminating the need for digging. – Structural pipe failures – When a drainage line collapses or broken, in such cases CCTV becomes a highly effective and 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.