CCTV Drain Inspections Surfside

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool used in plumbing to pinpoint the cause of blockages. Instead of guessing or excavating plumbing lines, drainage specialists now use camera inspection equipment to quickly detect the obstruction.The drain camera consists of a durable camera attached to a specialised cable, which is inserted into the drainage lines. The camera transmits a real-time video of the inside of the plumbing directly to the technician. This visual feed can also be saved for later analysis, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV technology is extremely valuable and is regularly 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 drain cameras is pushed down drainage systems, a plumber may find a vast variety of different obstructions.

The most common items and objects that drainage specialists search for while utilizing CCTV are: –

• Tree roots– The presence of tree roots within pipes can be extremely challenging to manage. Root systems find water then expand within the pipe system. When this happens, tree roots can obstruct and break pipes, which CCTV aims to find before severe damage occurs. –
• Non-degradable waste – Flushable wipes or various foreign objects that get flushed down a sewer line might not break down. As a result, clogs is more likely to form, and CCTV will assist in pinpointing the exact location of these obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often used for kitchen sinks where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) tend to accumulate.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV sewer services are conducted when there is an obstruction as well as a problem inside sewage pipes. A plumber will navigate the system and determine what is causing a blocked drain as well as another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – For repairs or preventative maintenance, CCTV serves as a perfect tool for finding small fractures or gaps in pipes eliminating the need for excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – If a pipe collapses or broken, then CCTV is an efficient and cost-effective method 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.