Advanced camera technology that diagnoses drain problems accurately, saves money on unnecessary excavation, and provides video evidence for insurance claims.
A CCTV drain inspection involves inserting a waterproof camera mounted on a flexible rod into your drainage system. The camera transmits real-time video to a monitor, allowing our technician to visually inspect the entire interior of your pipes without any excavation.
Our equipment includes push-rod cameras for pipes 40mm–225mm diameter, self-levelling camera heads, built-in distance counters that record exact location of defects, LED lighting for clear visibility, and recording capability for video evidence and reporting.
A camera inspection provides definitive answers that guesswork cannot:
• Tree root intrusion — exactly where roots have entered and how severe the infiltration is
• Pipe cracks and fractures — whether from ground movement, age, or external pressure
• Joint displacement — where pipe sections have separated or shifted
• Blockage composition — grease, scale, foreign objects, or collapsed pipe
• Pipe material and condition — identifying sections nearing end of life
• Incorrect falls — sections where water pools instead of flowing
• Previous repair quality — whether past work was done correctly
A CCTV inspection is recommended when you have recurring drain blockages (more than once per year in the same drain), slow drainage that plunging does not resolve, foul odours from drains without visible blockage, before purchasing a property (pre-purchase drain survey), after storm damage to confirm pipe condition, before renovation work near existing drainage, or for insurance claims requiring evidence of pipe condition.
A pre-purchase CCTV drain survey is one of the most valuable inspections a buyer can commission. Unlike a building inspection, which assesses visible structures, a drain survey reveals the condition of underground infrastructure that is expensive to repair and impossible to assess visually.
We provide a written report with video footage, defect locations, and repair cost estimates that you can use in purchase negotiations or to plan future maintenance.
A CCTV inspection typically costs between $250 and $450 depending on the extent of the system being surveyed. Compare this to the cost of exploratory excavation ($1,500–$5,000+) or the cost of repairing damage that was misdiagnosed ($3,000–$15,000+). The camera pays for itself by ensuring repairs are targeted, appropriate, and effective the first time.
A standard residential inspection takes 30–60 minutes. Larger properties or commercial systems may take 1–2 hours depending on the extent of the drainage network.
Yes. We provide a USB or digital copy of the full inspection footage along with a written report noting any defects and their locations.
Yes. Camera inspections can identify broken pipes, displaced joints, or dry traps that allow sewer gas to escape into your property.
We recommend CCTV after clearing a blockage to confirm the underlying cause. This is quoted separately but often bundled at a reduced rate when done at the same visit.
Book a CCTV Drain Inspection
See exactly what is happening inside your pipes — no guesswork required.