CCTV Drain Inspections Wheeler Heights

CCTV is a vital resource used in plumbing to identify the issue within drainage systems. Instead of speculating or excavating plumbing lines, plumbers now use camera inspection equipment to quickly detect the obstruction.The CCTV equipment consists of a submersible camera attached to a specialised cable, which is pushed into the sewer system. The camera transmits a continuous view of the inside of the plumbing directly to the technician. This real-time video can also be saved for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV drain cameras is extremely valuable and is frequently 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 down drainage pipes, a plumber can discover a vast range of various objects.

The frequent items and objects which drainage specialists search for when using CCTV are: –

• Intrusive roots– The growth of tree roots inside plumbing can be very challenging to manage. Tree roots seek water and grow within drainage pipes. As a result, tree roots may clog and break pipes, and CCTV aims to detect before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Flushable wipes or various solid masses that are pushed into a drain may not dissolve. When this happens, clogs is more likely to form, and CCTV can help finding the exact location of such obstructions. -Kitchen waste buildup – CCTV can be used for kitchen sinks to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Waste accumulation – CCTV drain inspections are used when there is a blockage or an issue inside sewage pipes. A drainage professional will navigate the sewage and find out the cause of drainage failure or another dilemma.
• Cracks and holes – Whether for repairs or general reasons, CCTV serves as an ideal tool to detect cracks as well as gaps in pipes eliminating the need for excavating. – Collapsed or damaged pipes – If a pipe collapses or broken, then CCTV is a highly effective and budget-friendly method 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.