CCTV Drain Inspections Sawtell

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool used in plumbing to identify the cause of blockages. Instead of estimating or resorting to invasive methods, plumbers now use advanced video inspection systems to accurately find the problem.The inspection system consists of a durable camera attached to a flexible cable, which is fed into the pipes. The camera sends a live feed of the pipe’s interior directly to the operator. This visual feed can also be saved for later analysis, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV technology is incredibly useful and is commonly 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 drain cameras are inserted into drainage pipes, drainage expert can find a large variety of various items.

The frequent items or materials which drainage specialists look for while using CCTV are: –

• Tree roots– The growth from tree roots within pipes can be very challenging to manage. Root systems seek moisture then grow within drainage pipes. When this happens, these roots can obstruct or damage plumbing systems, and CCTV aims to locate before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Flushable wipes or various foreign objects which get flushed into a drain may not break down. When this happens, a blocked drain is prone to form, and CCTV will help pinpointing where such items. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV can be used in sink drains to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) tend to accumulate.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV drain inspections are used when there has been a blockage as well as a problem inside wastewater systems. A drainage professional will navigate the system to determine what is causing drainage failure as well as additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for pipe relining or general maintenance, CCTV is an ideal solution to detect cracks or gaps in plumbing systems without digging. – Structural pipe failures – If a pipe collapses or broken, in such cases CCTV becomes a highly effective and cost-effective 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.