CCTV Drain Inspections West Wyalong

CCTV is a vital resource used in plumbing to identify the source of obstructions. In place of guessing or digging up pipes, technicians now use CCTV drain cameras to quickly detect the obstruction.The CCTV equipment consists of a durable camera attached to a flexible cable, which is pushed into the drainage lines. The camera sends a real-time video of the pipe’s interior directly to the technician. This live footage can also be saved for future reference, helping the plumber resolve the issue with confidence.CCTV technology is extremely valuable and is commonly used in the following applications:

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 into sewer systems, drainage expert can discover a wide range of various obstructions.

The frequent things and materials that drainage specialists search for while using CCTV are: –

• Intrusive roots– The growth of tree roots inside pipes is often extremely difficult to handle. Tree roots seek water and grow within the pipe system. When this happens, tree roots can clog and damage pipes, which CCTV hopes to locate before severe damage occurs. –
• Non-degradable waste – Flushable wipes or other solid masses which are pushed into a drain might not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain are more likely to form, so CCTV can assist in finding where such items. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV can be used in sink drains to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer services are used if there is a blockage as well as a problem inside wastewater systems. A drainage professional will navigate the sewage to determine the cause of a blocked drain as well as additional concerns.
• Pipe fractures – Whether for pipe relining or general reasons, CCTV is a perfect tool to detect cracks or holes in pipes eliminating the need for excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – When a pipe collapses and suffers damage, then CCTV becomes an efficient 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.