CCTV Drain Inspections Woolloomooloo

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a vital resource employed in drainage work to pinpoint the issue within drainage systems. In place of guessing or digging up pipes, plumbers now use camera inspection equipment to quickly detect the obstruction.The drain camera consists of a durable camera attached to a flexible cable, which is fed into the sewer system. The camera sends a live feed of the inside of the plumbing directly to the technician. This live footage can also be captured for ongoing assessment, helping the plumber address the issue with accuracy.CCTV inspection 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 CCTV is inserted down drainage systems, a plumber can find a large range of various objects.

The frequent things or objects which plumbers look for when utilizing CCTV include: –

• Intrusive roots– The presence from tree roots inside pipes is often very challenging to handle. Tree roots find moisture then grow within the pipe system. As a result, tree roots can block and damage plumbing systems, and CCTV hopes to detect before severe damage occurs. –
• Solid Masses – Wipes and various solid masses which get flushed down a drain might not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain are more likely to form, and CCTV will assist in pinpointing where such obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV is often used for kitchen sinks to identify areas where food scraps, oils, and greases tend to build up.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer inspections are used if there has been a blockage or a problem inside sewage pipes. A drainage professional will navigate the sewage and find out the cause of drainage failure or additional concerns.
• Pipe fractures – Whether for repairs or general reasons, CCTV is a perfect tool for finding small fractures as well as gaps in pipes without excavating. – Structural pipe failures – When a pipe collapses and suffers damage, in such cases CCTV becomes a highly effective and cost-effective 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.