CCTV Drain Inspection in Sydney
A CCTV drain camera lets us see exactly what's happening inside your drains without unnecessary digging. It's the fastest way to diagnose recurring blockages and pipe damage.
Overview
CCTV Drain Inspection in Sydney
A drain camera turns guesswork into evidence. Instead of digging to find out what is wrong, we push a high-resolution camera through the line and see exactly what is there: root intrusion, a cracked or displaced joint, a belly holding water, foreign objects, or a pipe that has partially collapsed.
We record the footage and locate the fault from the surface, so you know how deep it is and precisely where on the property it sits. That means any excavation or relining is targeted rather than exploratory, which usually saves more than the inspection costs.
CCTV inspections are also worth doing before you buy a property, before a renovation or extension over existing lines, and after repeat blockages when you want a straight answer about whether the pipe itself is the problem.
Symptoms
Common signs and problems
If you are seeing any of these, it is worth getting it looked at before it gets more expensive.
- Repeated blockages
- Suspected tree root intrusion
- Bad smells with no visible cause
- Pre-purchase property inspections
Scope
What this service includes
- High-resolution camera inspection
- Written or verbal report
- Recommendations for repair or relining
Our method
How SMA Plumbing approaches the job
- 1Access via existing inspection points where possible
- 2Record footage of the pipe interior
- 3Explain findings in plain language
Pricing
What affects the price
- Length of drain to be inspected and the number of access points
- Whether the line needs clearing before the camera can pass
- Surface locating and depth marking of a fault
- Recorded footage and a written report for insurance or council
Our own jobs, not stock photos
CCTV Drain Inspection jobs we have done
Photos from real cctv drain inspection jobs across Sydney, taken by our plumbers on site.
What came out of the drain
Trench dug around live services
Trap stripped and cleared
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