CCTV Drain Camera Inspections Melbourne
Every drain job Drain Solutions attends starts with a CCTV camera inspection. The camera shows what is in the pipe before any work begins.
BPC licensed. Push rod camera for residential. Tractor camera for commercial drainage up to 600mm. USB footage and written report on every job. Call 0413 522 220.
BPC Licensed · CertLoc Certified · 40+ Years Experience · Call 0413 522 220
Every drain job Drain Solutions attends starts with a CCTV drain camera inspection. The camera goes in before any work begins. What it shows determines what happens next.
Sometimes the inspection is the whole job. A property owner wants to know the condition of the drainage before buying. A plumber needs footage before making a repair decision. A building manager needs a written report for strata records. The camera goes in, the footage is recorded, a written report is provided, and that is the end of the visit.
More often the CCTV inspection is the starting point for something else. The camera finds a blockage. It shows a cracked pipe, root intrusion through a junction, a collapsed section, or a pipe that has silted up. Once the camera tells us exactly what we are dealing with, we know what the job actually is.
That is the point. You cannot fix what you cannot see. Drain Solutions does not clear blocked drains Melbourne by guessing and hoping. The camera goes in first.
One Call - Every Service In-House
Whatever the CCTV camera finds, Drain Solutions can handle it in-house. No subcontractors. No second company. No one pointing at each other while the problem waits.
If the camera finds a blockage, we clear it with the high-pressure jetter. If the pipe is damaged, we reline it from the inside without excavation. If there are underground services that need locating before any digging starts, we have the GPR and radio frequency locating equipment on site. If the pipe needs repair or replacement, we carry out the drain repair work.
Push rod camera for residential pipes. Tractor camera for large commercial drainage up to 600mm diameter. USB footage and written report on every job. BPC licensed. 40+ years of specialist drainage experience.
When CCTV Drain Camera Inspection is Used
Blocked drain diagnosis
When a drain is blocking repeatedly or the cause is not immediately obvious from the drain pits, the CCTV camera goes in. It shows exactly where the blockage is and what is causing it. Tree root intrusion, grease accumulation, a collapsed pipe, a foreign object, a broken junction. Once we know the cause we know the fix.
Pre-reline assessment
Before any drain relining work, the pipe must be inspected with a CCTV camera. The inspection confirms the pipe diameter, the length to be lined, the location and type of damage, and whether the pipe is suitable for relining. We do not reline a pipe we have not inspected on camera.
Pre-excavation locating
When underground pipes need to be located before excavation, the CCTV camera is used alongside ground penetrating radar and radio frequency locating equipment to confirm the position and depth of the pipe. Drain Solutions is a CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation (CLO) authorised to access Telstra and Optus underground assets. BYDA registered. More on underground utility locating.
CCTV and high-pressure jetting sequence
On blocked drain jobs, the typical sequence is: camera inspection to find the blockage, high-pressure water jetting to clear it, camera inspection again to confirm the pipe is clear and check the pipe condition. The second inspection is not optional. It confirms the job is done and shows whether the pipe has any damage that needs attention.
Standalone drainage inspection
Pre-purchase property inspection. Insurance claim documentation. Strata body corporate drainage report. End-of-lease condition report. Drainage condition assessment before renovation work. These are all standalone CCTV inspection jobs where the camera records what is in the pipe and a written report is provided on completion.
Our Camera Equipment
Push rod camera - residential and light commercial
Our push rod camera handles pipes from 50mm to 225mm diameter. Used on household sewer lines, stormwater drains, kitchen waste pipes and most residential drainage. The camera head is flexible and can navigate bends. Footage is recorded and provided on USB on completion of every job.
Tractor camera - large commercial and industrial drainage
Our tractor camera handles pipes from 150mm to 600mm diameter. Used on large diameter commercial sewer lines, stormwater infrastructure, industrial drainage, and council drainage assets. The tractor drives along the base of the pipe and provides clear footage of the full pipe circumference. Written report provided.
CCTV Drain Camera Inspections Across Melbourne Inner Suburbs
Drain Solutions carries out CCTV drain camera inspections across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs every day.
Kew. Hawthorn. Toorak. Camberwell. Richmond. Fitzroy. Carlton. South Yarra. East Melbourne. Glen Iris. Balwyn. St Kilda. Brighton.
Melbourne's inner eastern suburbs have some of the oldest drainage infrastructure in the city. Properties built between the 1880s and 1930s commonly have the original clay and cast iron drainage under them. CCTV inspection is the only reliable way to assess the condition of that infrastructure before problems develop.
Call 0413 522 220 to confirm we cover your area.
Case Studies - Real CCTV Inspection Jobs
Camberwell - Pre-purchase inspection, cracked sewer found
A buyer had an offer accepted on a large Edwardian home in Camberwell. The tractor camera revealed a 4-metre section of 150mm clay sewer with significant longitudinal cracking and root intrusion through two junctions. The buyer used the footage and written report to negotiate a price adjustment and had the section relined before moving in.
Richmond - Recurring blockage, root intrusion confirmed
A terrace house owner in Richmond had their sewer blockage cleared four times in two years by different plumbers. A CCTV inspection by Drain Solutions found a cracked clay pipe at 8 metres with root intrusion through the crack. A patch reline sealed the crack. The blockage has not returned.
South Yarra - Strata body corporate drainage report
A strata manager for a 1970s apartment block in South Yarra commissioned a full CCTV inspection of the shared drainage infrastructure. The tractor camera inspected 85 metres of 225mm sewer and identified two sections with significant joint displacement requiring relining. The written report and USB footage were used to obtain quotes and approve works at the next owners corporation meeting.
Why Drain Solutions for CCTV Drain Camera Inspection
- 40+ years of specialist drainage experience. Drainage is all we do.
- Full colour CCTV camera footage recorded and provided on USB on every job.
- Written report provided on completion of every inspection.
- Push rod camera for residential pipes. Tractor camera for large commercial drainage up to 600mm.
- Whatever the camera finds, we can handle it in-house. No subcontractors.
- BPC licensed. Plumbing Licence No. 21741.
- Written quote before any repair work starts.
- CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation. BYDA registered.
FAQ - CCTV Drain Camera Inspections Melbourne
Q1: What does a CCTV drain camera inspection involve?
A CCTV drain camera is inserted into the pipe through an existing access point such as a drain pit, gully trap or inspection opening. The camera transmits live footage to a monitor and records the full inspection. We look at the pipe interior, identify any blockages, damage, root intrusion, cracks or displaced joints, and check the overall condition. USB footage and a written report are provided on completion of every inspection.
Q2: Does every job start with a CCTV camera inspection?
Every drain job Drain Solutions attends starts with a camera inspection. Every job is different - the camera does not predict what it will find, it shows what is there. What it reveals determines what the actual job is. Sometimes the inspection is the complete job. Sometimes it leads to clearing, relining, locating or repair. We do not guess.
Q3: If you find a problem, do I need to call another company?
No. Whatever the camera finds, Drain Solutions can handle it in-house. Blockage - we jet it clear. Damaged pipe - we reline it from the inside. Underground services to locate before digging - we carry GPR and radio frequency locating equipment. Drain repairs Melbourne or replacement - we carry out the drain repair work. No subcontractors. No second company.
Q4: What size pipes can you inspect?
Our push rod camera handles pipes from 50mm to 225mm diameter, covering most residential household drainage. Our tractor camera handles pipes from 150mm to 600mm diameter, covering large commercial sewer lines, stormwater infrastructure and industrial drainage. Call 0413 522 220 to confirm which camera is right for your job.
Q5: Do you provide footage and a report after the inspection?
Yes. Full colour CCTV camera footage is recorded and provided on USB on completion of every inspection. A written report documenting what the camera found is also provided. These are used for insurance claims, strata reports, pre-purchase negotiations, building permit applications, and repair quotations.
Q6: Can a CCTV inspection be used for a pre-purchase property inspection?
Yes, and it is one of the most common standalone inspection jobs we carry out. The camera goes in before settlement and records the condition of the drainage. If the footage reveals cracked pipes, root intrusion or other damage, the written report and footage can be used to negotiate a price adjustment or require the vendor to repair before settlement. Most building inspectors do not include drainage in their standard report.
Q7: What Melbourne suburbs do you cover for CCTV drain camera inspections?
Drain Solutions carries out CCTV drain camera inspections across Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs including Kew, Hawthorn, Camberwell, Toorak, Richmond, Fitzroy, Carlton, South Yarra, East Melbourne, Glen Iris, Balwyn, St Kilda and Brighton. Call 0413 522 220 to confirm coverage for your property.
Q8: How long does a CCTV drain camera inspection take?
A typical residential inspection takes 30 to 60 minutes depending on the pipe length and access conditions. Larger commercial inspections with multiple pipe runs may take longer. We will give you a time estimate when you call to book.
Q9: Can you inspect a pipe under a slab or driveway?
Yes. The CCTV camera is inserted through an existing access point and travels through the pipe without any excavation. The camera can inspect pipes under concrete slabs, driveways, garden beds and inside walls. If excavation is required for a repair following the inspection, we will identify the location precisely so any digging is targeted.
Q10: Are your plumbers licensed for this work in Victoria?
Yes. All drain camera inspection and drainage work carried out by Drain Solutions is done by BPC licensed plumbers under Licence No. 21741. We are also a CertLoc Certified Locating Organisation (CLO) authorised to access Telstra and Optus underground assets, and BYDA registered. All regulated drainage work is done to BPC standards.
Book a CCTV Drain Camera Inspection - Melbourne
Every drain job Drain Solutions attends starts with the camera. Push rod for residential. Tractor camera for large commercial drainage up to 600mm. USB footage and written report on every inspection. Whatever the camera finds, we handle it in-house. BPC licensed. 40+ years experience. Call 0413 522 220.
