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CCTV pipe inspection

A CCTV drain inspection can show why a drain keeps blocking and where the problem sits before you decide on a repair.

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CCTV drain camera monitor and reel set up beside an outdoor drain line
  1. 01DescribeTell us which drain keeps blocking and what clearing has already been done.
  2. 02ClearA solid blockage may need clearing before the camera can see the pipe.
  3. 03InspectRecord the accessible pipe and locate the problem when included.

Fast answer

Use CCTV when the cause needs to be seen

A CCTV inspection can show why a drain keeps blocking and where the problem sits inside the pipe. A solid blockage may need clearing first so the camera can travel and show the pipe wall.

CCTV is useful when

  1. 01The drain blocks again after clearing
  2. 02You need to know where the problem is in the pipe
  3. 03Repair or relining is being considered
  4. 04Strata, an insurer or an authority needs footage or a report

Looking inside the drain

See why the drain keeps blocking

CCTV is most useful when the same drain blocks again, the cause is unclear or repair is being considered. The line may need clearing before the camera can travel.

CCTV drain camera cable feeding into an outdoor pipe access point
CCTV camera cable feeding into an outdoor pipe access point.

What the inspection can include

01
CCTV inspection
You need footage from inside an accessible sewer or stormwater pipe.
02
Electronic locating
The camera head or problem position needs to be marked from the surface.
03
Inspection after clearing
The obstruction has been removed and the pipe wall can be seen properly.

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What happens

Access the pipe, inspect it and explain what it shows

The camera shows the accessible inside of the pipe. Locating may also help mark where the problem sits from the surface.

  1. 01

    Access

    Open the safest access point.

  2. 02

    Inspect

    Run the camera through the accessible pipe.

  3. 03

    Check

    Identify the blockage and pipe condition.

  4. 04

    Explain

    Explain the footage and next step in plain language.

Before you book

CCTV Inspections questions

Straight answers about when this service helps, what is involved and what happens next.

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Do I need CCTV for every blocked drain?

Not every time. It is most useful for repeat blockages, property purchases, suspected roots, damaged pipes, or unclear outdoor drainage issues.

Can CCTV find tree roots?

Yes. Camera footage can show root entry points, root mass, damaged joints, and whether the pipe may suit relining or needs another repair.

Can a drain camera pass through a complete blockage?

Often it cannot. Standing water, debris and a solid obstruction can prevent travel or hide the pipe wall, so enough flow may need to be restored before the inspection.

Can CCTV locate the damaged section from the surface?

Where electronic locating is included and the signal can be read, the camera head or problem position can be marked from the surface. Access and site conditions affect what can be located.

What should I receive after a CCTV inspection?

Before booking, ask whether the inspection includes an explanation of the pipe condition, recorded footage, electronic locating or a written report.

Helpful reading

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  2. Collage showing root blockage, damaged pipe, and replacement pipework5 June 2026 · 2 min readTree Roots In Sewer Drains: How They Get In, Signs And Repair OptionsTree roots are a recognised cause of recurring sewer blockages. Learn how they enter damaged pipes, what the warning signs mean and how repair options are assessed.Read guide
  3. Exposed clay drain pipe with root damage visible in the trench5 June 2026 · 3 min readWhen Drain Relining Is Worth It vs When to DigRelining can avoid some excavation, but it only suits certain pipe conditions. CCTV checks the pipe before the repair is chosen.Read guide

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