CCTV Drain Inspection Cost Melbourne
2026 Price Guide
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What does a drain camera inspection cost?
Yes, the guide below shows what is included in a drain camera inspection and what changes the cost.
Not sure you need one? Call 0413 522 220 and talk it through.
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Price Guide
How much does a CCTV drain inspection cost in Melbourne?
- Standard CCTV inspection during the weekday: $300 to $400.
- If jetting is required: $400 to $600.
- After hours: call for pricing.
- Pipe locating is included in the above pricing.
Advertised prices of $99 to $150 from others usually include only a service call to attend site. CCTV, high pressure water jetting to unblock and clear the drain, locating and the report are then extra charges.
These are typical prices for Melbourne's inner and middle suburbs. How long an inspection takes is not known until we see the pipe, so we explain our rates when you book.
What affects the cost of a CCTV drain inspection?
The cost of a CCTV drain inspection depends mainly on time on site: how many pipe runs are inspected, the pipe size, access, whether the pipe must be cleared first, and whether you need a written report.
- Number and length of pipe runs
- Push rod camera or tractor camera
- Access to pits and inspection openings
- Clearing needed before the camera can see
- A written report, and buying the sewer plan from the water authority
- Site inductions and meetings on commercial sites
What is not included in a standard price?
- Unblocking or cleaning the drain. If the pipe is too dirty or blocked to see clearly, it is cleaned and inspected again, charged separately.
- Removing fixtures or cutting new access openings into the drain.
- Opening manholes, council permits or traffic management.
- Parking fees and the extra time to carry equipment when we cannot park near the drain.
- Materials, and buying a sewer plan from the water authority.
Is a pre-purchase drain inspection worth the cost?
For older homes, usually yes: the inspection can uncover cracked or root-filled drains that a building inspection does not check, and buyers often use the report to negotiate on price.
What is in a written inspection report?
A Drain Solutions report sets out the findings by metre, the condition of the pipe, a sewer plan showing where the drains run, snapshot photos and our recommendations.
How do I get an exact price?
Call Drain Solutions on 0413 522 220. We explain our rates when you book, and if the camera finds a problem you get a written quote before any repair work.
Drain Solutions is a specialist drainage company in Kew East. BPC licensed plumbers, Licence No. 21741. Any extra work is explained and approved by you before it is done.
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Direct Debit, and Cash on completion.
CCTV Drain Inspection Cost: Frequently Asked Questions
Is the footage included?
Yes. Every Drain Solutions inspection is recorded, and you receive the footage. A written report is available if you need one.
Do building inspections include drains?
Most standard building inspections do not inspect inside the drains, which is why buyers book a separate CCTV drain inspection.
Can I use the report for insurance?
Yes. The footage and written report can be given to your insurer, strata manager or the other party in a property sale.
What if the camera finds a problem?
You get a written quote for clearing, relining or repair before any further work.
Why can you not give a fixed price for an inspection?
A CCTV inspection is an investigation. How long it takes depends on what the camera finds, how many pipe runs there are and whether they need clearing first, which is not known until we are on site.
How do I get a price?
Call 0413 522 220. We explain our rates when you book.
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