CCTV Drain Inspections The Ponds

CCTV is a modern tool used in plumbing to locate the issue within drainage systems. Rather than speculating or excavating plumbing lines, drainage specialists now use CCTV drain cameras to precisely identify the problem.The drain camera consists of a waterproof camera attached to a flexible cable, which is pushed into the pipes. The camera sends a continuous view of the internal condition directly to the operator. This live footage can also be recorded for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber address the issue with accuracy.CCTV inspection is extremely valuable and is regularly 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 down sewer pipes, a plumber may find a large variety of various obstructions.

The most common items or objects that drainage specialists search for when using CCTV include: –

• Intrusive roots– The growth of tree roots within plumbing can be extremely challenging to handle. Tree roots find moisture then grow inside the pipe system. As a result, these roots can clog or break pipes, which CCTV aims to locate before severe damage occurs. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes or other foreign objects that are pushed into a drain may not break down. When this happens, clogs is prone to form, and CCTV can assist in pinpointing where these obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV can be employed for sink drains where food scraps, oils, and greases can build up.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV drain services are conducted when there has been an obstruction or a problem inside wastewater systems. A drainage professional must navigate the sewage and determine what is causing a blocked drain as well as another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs and preventative reasons, CCTV serves as a perfect solution to detect small fractures as well as holes in pipes eliminating the need for excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – When a drainage line has collapsed or broken, then CCTV is a highly effective as well as a 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.