CCTV Drain Inspections Muswellbrook

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool utilised by plumbers to locate the issue within drainage systems. Rather than estimating or resorting to invasive methods, drainage specialists now use advanced video inspection systems to precisely identify the problem.The inspection system consists of a waterproof camera attached to a specialised cable, which is fed into the sewer system. The camera sends a real-time video of the internal condition directly to the operator. This visual feed can also be captured for future reference, helping the plumber address the issue with confidence.CCTV inspection is extremely valuable and is commonly used in the following services:

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 pipes, drainage expert may discover a wide range of different obstructions.

The frequent items and materials which drainage specialists look for when using CCTV are: –

• Tree roots– The growth of tree roots within pipes is often very difficult to handle. Tree roots find water and grow within the pipe system. When this happens, tree roots can obstruct or break pipes, and CCTV hopes to detect before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Flushable wipes or various solid masses which are pushed into a drain might not break down. When this happens, clogs are more likely to form, and CCTV can assist in finding where such obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often used for sink drains to identify areas where food scraps, oils, and greases can build up.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV sewer inspections are used when there has been a blockage or a problem within wastewater systems. A drainage professional must navigate the sewage to find out what is causing a blocked drain or additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs or general reasons, CCTV serves as a perfect tool to detect cracks or gaps in pipes without excavating. – Structural pipe failures – If a pipe collapses or broken, then CCTV becomes a highly effective and budget-friendly way for identifying 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.