CCTV Drain Inspections Secret Harbour

A high-resolution waterproof camera mounted on a flexible cable is inserted through an access point:

• Toilet (for sewer line inspections)
• Outdoor drain or gully trap
• Inspection opening (cleanout)
• Floor waste

The camera is small enough to navigate standard residential pipes (typically 100mm diameter) while providing clear video footage.

As the camera travels through your drainage system:

• Live footage displays on our technician’s monitor
• We identify blockages, damage, root intrusion, and structural issues
• Distance measurements track exactly where problems are located
• Camera can navigate bends, junctions, and multiple pipe sections

What We’re Looking For:

• Tree root masses inside pipes
• Cracks, fractures, or holes in pipe walls
• Collapsed or crushed pipe sections
• Grease and debris buildup
• Foreign objects lodged in drains
• Pipe misalignment at joints
• Corrosion or deterioration
• Incorrect pipe fall (slope)

The entire inspection is digitally recorded with:

• Distance measurements from entry point
• Location markers for specific issues
• Still image captures of problem areas

This creates a permanent record of your drainage system’s condition.

You receive:

• Final Report documenting all findings
• Imagery highlighting specific issues
• Location indication showing where problems are located
• Recommended solutions with priority ratings
• Cost estimates for any required repairs

Total Inspection Time: Typically 45-90 minutes depending on property size and system complexity.

Recurring Blockages

Situation: Your drains block repeatedly (3+ times within 12 months) even after professional clearing.

Why Inspect: Recurring blockages indicate an underlying structural problem that temporary clearing doesn’t resolve. The camera reveals whether tree roots, pipe damage, or permanent obstructions are causing the pattern.

What We Often Find:

• Tree roots growing back through same cracks
• Collapsed pipe section creating permanent catch point
• Heavy grease coating that basic clearing doesn’t remove
• Foreign object lodged further downstream

Slow Drainage That Won’t Clear

Situation: Drains are slow despite multiple clearing attempts, or clearing provides only temporary improvement.

Why Inspect: Persistent slow drainage usually indicates partial pipe collapse, heavy buildup, or poor pipe fall that standard clearing can’t fix.

What We Often Find:

• Severe grease or scale coating reducing pipe diameter by 40-60%
• Partially collapsed pipe restricting flow
• Incorrect pipe pitch causing standing water
• Root intrusion creating partial blockage

Pre-Purchase Property Inspections

Situation: You’re buying a property (especially built 1990s-2000s) and want to know the drainage system’s condition before settlement.

Why Inspect: Drainage repairs can cost $3,000-$15,000+ for major issues. Knowing the condition beforehand gives you negotiating power or helps you budget for repairs.

What We Check:

• All accessible sewer and stormwater lines
• Evidence of previous repairs or modifications
• Age-related deterioration
• Root intrusion from mature trees
• Compliance with current standards

Planning Renovations or Extensions

Situation: You’re planning to build an extension, pool, or outdoor structure and need to know where drainage pipes are located.

Why Inspect: Accidentally damaging underground pipes during construction is expensive. Knowing exact pipe locations prevents costly accidents.

What We Provide:

• Accurate pipe location mapping
• Depth measurements
• Condition assessment to determine if pipes will handle additional load
• Recommendations for protecting or relocating pipes

Wet Patches or Sinkholes in Yard

Situation: Unexplained wet areas, soft ground, or small sinkholes appear in your yard, especially near the sewer line path.

Why Inspect: These signs often indicate leaking or broken underground pipes. Wastewater escaping into surrounding soil creates wet patches and can cause ground subsidence.

What We Often Find:

• Cracked pipes leaking wastewater
• Collapsed sections causing overflow
• Root-damaged joints separating

Urgency: These issues worsen rapidly and can cause environmental contamination or structural damage to driveways/paths.

Unexplained Sewage Odors

Situation: Persistent sewage smell around property but no visible backup or overflow.

Why Inspect: Odors can indicate cracked pipes venting sewer gas, debris buildup in underground lines, or damaged vent pipes.

What We Check:

• Pipe integrity (cracks allowing gas escape)
• Trap seals and vent system
• Buildup areas creating odor

Multiple Drains Affected in One Area

Situation: Several fixtures in the same area (e.g., bathroom) all drain slowly or back up together.

Why Inspect: This pattern suggests a shared pipe section downstream has a problem affecting everything connected to it.

What We Look For:

• Main branch line blockages
• Shared pipe damage affecting multiple fixtures
• Junction problems where branch lines meet