CCTV Drain Inspections Valley Heights

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is an advanced technology used in plumbing to pinpoint the source of obstructions. Rather than estimating or resorting to invasive methods, drainage specialists now use advanced video inspection systems to precisely identify the problem.The drain camera consists of a durable camera attached to a sturdy cable, which is fed into the sewer system. The camera sends a real-time video of the pipe’s interior directly to the technician. This visual feed can also be recorded for future reference, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with accuracy.CCTV inspection is highly effective and is frequently 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 pushed down sewer pipes, a plumber can discover a vast range of different objects.

The frequent items or objects that plumbers identify while utilizing CCTV include: –

• Tree roots– The presence from tree roots inside pipes can be very difficult to manage. Tree roots seek moisture then grow inside the pipe system. As a result, tree roots can clog or break pipes, and CCTV hopes to locate early. –
• Solid Masses – Flushable wipes and other foreign objects that get flushed into a drain may not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain are prone to form, and CCTV will assist in finding the exact location of such items. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often used for kitchen sinks where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer services are used if there has been a blockage or a problem within sewage pipes. A drainage professional must navigate the system to find out what is causing a blocked drain as well as additional concerns.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs or general reasons, CCTV is an ideal solution for finding small fractures or gaps in pipes eliminating the need for excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – When a drainage line has collapsed and broken, then CCTV becomes a highly effective and cost-effective way to locate 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.