CCTV Drain Inspection in Paddington
1000+ five-star reviews
Before we clear anything, we like to know exactly what we're dealing with. CCTV drain inspection puts a camera down the pipe first, aimed at the real cause.
Not a guess. Call (02) 9139 8009.
- Lic #275278C
- Fully Insured ($20M)
- $0 Call-Out
- Lifetime Labour Warranty
- On-Site in 30 Minutes Guaranteed
- 1000+ Five-Star Reviews
- 11+ Years Family Business
- 35+ Years Combined Experience
- Trusted by 15,000 Sydney Families
- Lic #275278C
- Fully Insured ($20M)
- $0 Call-Out
- Lifetime Labour Warranty
- On-Site in 30 Minutes Guaranteed
- 1000+ Five-Star Reviews
- 11+ Years Family Business
- 35+ Years Combined Experience
- Trusted by 15,000 Sydney Families
On-Site in 30 Minutes, Guaranteed
Whether it's an emergency or a routine check, we guarantee arrival within 30 minutes.
1000+ Five-Star Reviews
Rated five stars by more than 1000 Sydney homeowners, camera work included.
$0 Call-Out, Free Quotes
The inspection itself comes with a free, no-obligation quote for whatever it finds.
35+ Years Combined Experience
Interpreting footage correctly takes real trade time on the tools, and our team brings decades of it.
Inside a Typical CCTV Drain Inspection Job
A camera inspection is diagnostic work first, and it feeds everything else we might do afterward.
- Full-line camera surveys to see the actual condition of the pipe, not just where it blocks.
- Depth and position locating, marking exactly where a fault sits should digging prove unavoidable.
- Before-and-after proof on any clearing or repair job, footage handed straight to you.
- Recurring-blockage diagnosis, finding why a drain keeps coming back after being cleared elsewhere.
- Pre-purchase drain reports for buyers wanting to know what they're taking on before settlement.
When It Is Time for CCTV Drain Inspection
A camera check earns its keep in a handful of situations:
- A drain that keeps blocking however many times it's been cleared.
- Buying an older property and wanting to know the drain condition before you commit.
- A smell or damp patch with no obvious surface cause.
- Roots suspected but not confirmed.
- Wanting proof a previous clearing job actually worked.
- Planning a renovation near an existing drain line.
CCTV Drain Inspection in Paddington Homes
Paddington's terraces are dominated by pre-1940 housing, most of it built between the 1870s and the early 1900s with drainage to match its age.
That older pipe stock means a camera check often turns up more than expected, offsets, root intrusion, or a section that's simply worn thin from over a hundred years in the ground.
Around Gordon Street, that older housing stock is a big part of why we recommend a camera pass before quoting any repair. It settles what's actually going on rather than guessing from the symptoms alone.
CCTV Drain Inspection Pricing: What Moves the Quote
What a camera inspection ends up costing comes down to this:
- How many separate lines need checking on the one property.
- Total length of pipe run to survey.
- Access, whether through an existing gully or a tighter terrace side entry.
- Whether it's a standalone inspection or bundled with a clearing job.
- Whether a written report is needed, such as for a pre-purchase check.
Gordon Street's older terrace layouts sometimes mean the camera has to navigate more bends than a modern straight run would have, which can add a little time to the survey. You still get a free quote and $0 call-out fee either way, with the price agreed before we start.
How We Clear a CCTV Drain Inspection Job Properly
1. Access the line. We find the best entry point, an existing gully, boundary shaft or fixture.
2. Run the camera. The full length gets surveyed, recording as it goes.
3. Review the footage together. We walk you through what the camera found, in plain language.
4. Provide the report. You get the findings and, if needed, a fixed price for any follow-up work.
A single-line survey is often done inside 45 minutes. Multiple lines or a longer property take longer to cover properly.
Whose Drain Is It, and What NSW Requires
Drain inspection and any resulting work must be carried out by a licensed plumber in NSW, the same rule that applies to clearing and repair jobs.
Everything from your boundary shaft in is your responsibility as the property owner. Past that point sits the water authority's network, and a different set of rules applies there.
Where a camera survey shows the fault is on the private side, we can quote the fix directly. Where it sits past the boundary, we'll say so and point you toward the right authority to contact.
What Usually Gets Booked Alongside This
A camera survey rarely stands entirely alone. Most inspections lead straight into whatever fix the footage points to.
Find grease or scale rather than a structural fault, and drain cleaning handles it from there without a second callout. Find a genuine crack or collapse, and it flows into blocked drain repair instead.
Booking the inspection first, rather than jumping straight to a clean or a repair, means the job you pay for is the job you actually needed.
The Difference on a CCTV Drain Inspection Job
Camera proof means you're not taking anyone's word for what's wrong or whether it's actually fixed. You see the footage yourself.
Our 35+ years of combined experience on the tools means the diagnosis is right the first time, not a second guess after the wrong fix has already been tried.
Servicing Nearby Homes Too
Camera diagnostics run to the same standard across Paddington and the surrounding Woollahra area. We extend the same fixed-price inspection to homes in Woollahra and Bellevue Hill.
Once a survey confirms what's wrong, our blocked drain repair and drain cleaning teams take the findings straight into the fix, no repeat explanation needed.
Get in Touch Today for a Fixed Price
Stop guessing what's wrong with a drain that keeps causing trouble. Call (02) 9139 8009 for a camera inspection and a straight answer.
Common questions
Your CCTV Drain Inspection FAQs
Questions we get asked most before booking a camera inspection.
Do I actually get to see proof the pipe is clear?
That's the point of the camera. You see the footage, before and after, so you know exactly what was found and that it's actually gone, not just assumed.
Does an inspection mean digging anything up?
No, that's the whole appeal of it. Feeding the camera in through a gully or fixture gives a full picture without a single shovel going into the ground.
Do I need a licensed plumber for cctv drain inspection?
For anything beyond a basic look, yes. Reading what a camera shows, root intrusion versus a genuine crack versus scale build-up, takes trade experience most homeowners simply don't have.
How long does cctv drain inspection take?
A straightforward single-line inspection is usually done inside 45 minutes. A property with several runs to check or a longer line takes a bit more time on site.
Do you offer cctv drain inspection in Paddington on weekends?
Every day, weekends and public holidays included. Whoever answers books you in with the identical fixed-price approach, whatever day it is.
Who is responsible if the blockage is in the sewer main?
If the footage shows the fault sits past your boundary shaft in the main line, that's the water authority's responsibility, and we'll tell you plainly so you know who to contact.