CCTV Drain Inspections Oxford Falls

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a vital resource employed in drainage work to pinpoint the issue within drainage systems. Instead of estimating or resorting to invasive methods, plumbers now use CCTV drain cameras to accurately find the obstruction.The inspection system consists of a waterproof camera attached to a sturdy cable, which is fed into the pipes. The camera transmits a continuous view of the internal condition directly to the operator. This live footage can also be captured for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber address the issue with accuracy.CCTV drain cameras is highly effective 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 is inserted down sewer systems, a plumber may find a vast range of various objects.

The most common items or materials that drainage specialists look for when using CCTV include: –

• Tree roots– The presence of tree roots within pipes can be very difficult to manage. Tree roots seek water and grow inside drainage pipes. When this happens, these roots may obstruct or damage plumbing systems, and CCTV aims to find before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Wipes or various solid masses that get flushed into a sewer line may not break down. When this happens, clogs is more likely to occur, and CCTV will help finding the exact location of these obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV is often employed in kitchen sinks where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) tend to accumulate.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV drain inspections are used if there has been a blockage as well as a problem within wastewater systems. A plumber must navigate the system to find out the cause of a blocked drain as well as another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – For repairs or general maintenance, CCTV serves as a perfect solution to detect small fractures or holes in pipes without digging. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – If a pipe collapses and broken, in such cases CCTV is a highly effective and cost-effective method 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.