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CCTV Drain Inspection Adelaide
Slow, gurgling or blocked drains hide their cause underground, so our plumbers at Exceed Plumbing run a CCTV drain inspection across Adelaide, showing the fault, recording footage and backing every finding with a written report.
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Fixed Upfront Pricing
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Fully Licensed & Insured
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Guaranteed Workmanship
On call 24/7 across Adelaide
What a CCTV Drain Inspection Shows Adelaide Homes
A CCTV drain inspection is a camera survey inside your drains, where a small rod-mounted waterproof camera records live video of cracks, tree roots and collapses, locating faults underground without digging. Curious what's down there?
What we find on the job
Drain Faults Our Camera Finds Underground
Our camera uncovers the hidden faults behind drains that keep blocking after every clean, most commonly these six problems:
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Tree Root Intrusion
Fine feeder roots slip through hairline cracks and loose joints chasing moisture, and the camera reveals how dense the root mass has grown and exactly where it enters the line.
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Cracked Pipes
Cracks in older pipes appear clearly on screen, letting our plumber judge whether a damaged section suits relining or needs replacing rather than guessing at the extent of the damage.
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Collapsed Sections
Where a pipe has caved in under soil pressure or heavy loads, the footage pinpoints the collapse so drain replacement targets the failed length alone instead of trenching the yard.
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Hidden Blockages
Grease buildup, wipes and foreign objects lodged past the bends show up in real time, which tells us whether jetting will clear the line or a structural repair is needed.
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Sagging Pipes
Pipe sections dropped out of fall, often called bellied pipes, hold standing water and settling silt, and on camera the pooling becomes obvious well ahead of a full blockage forming.
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Displaced Joints
Offset or separated joints leave a lip snagging waste and inviting roots, and the inspection records each one along with its distance from the access point for accurately targeted repairs.
When a Drain Inspection Is Worth Booking
You need one whenever a drain problem has no obvious cause, and one camera run answers it in these situations:
Recurring Blockages
Repeat blocked drains slowing, gurgling or backing up weeks after clearing usually point to a structural fault, and a single camera run finds it so the next repair actually lasts.
Buying a Home
Prospective buyers can have both the sewer and stormwater lines checked ahead of settlement, turning hidden pipe damage into a documented finding to inform the purchase decision or price negotiation.
Before Pipe Relining
Mapping the damaged length with the camera first confirms the pipe suits pipe relining, and the same footage lets us measure precisely where each new liner should start and finish.
Insurance & Council Records
Homeowners lodging a claim after storm damage, or needing drainage documentation for council, receive recorded footage and a written report clearly showing the pipe's condition on the day of inspection.
No surprises, start to finish
How Our Plumbers Work
See Exactly What We See
At Exceed Plumbing, every inspection we run follows five steps, and clearing outdoor access speeds the visit:
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Access the Line
Using the gully trap, inspection opening or cleanout nearest the problem, our plumber feeds the camera into the line with no pavers lifted or trenches dug anywhere in your yard.
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Camera Inspection
Pushed slowly along the flexible rod, the waterproof camera streams live video of the pipe's interior, so every joint, bend and junction is checked in turn rather than skimmed past.
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Locate & Measure
Once a defect appears on screen, we note the metre reading from the rod and sweep a receiver above ground to pick up the sonde signal, then mark the spot.
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Footage & Report
With the footage recorded onsite, our plumber writes up the diagnostic report, so you hold evidence of the pipe's condition to weigh every option against before committing to a fix. The recorded footage and written diagnostic report are included in the fixed upfront price, giving you a lasting record for insurers, council or any future plumber working on the line.
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Fixed Repair Quote
Any repair the footage calls for comes with a fixed upfront quote based on what the camera found, whether hydrojet drain cleaning, relining or full replacement, with no hourly billing.
Local knowledge
Ageing Adelaide Drains and Network Faults
Not every camera fault is yours to fix, since drains from Modbury to West Lakes split between three owners:
Sewer vs Stormwater
Sewer lines carry waste from toilets, showers and sinks whereas stormwater pipes carry roof and yard runoff, and the camera confirms which system is failing ahead of any repair quote.
SA Water Network Faults
According to SA Water's sewer guidance, plumbers may not work on SA Water infrastructure, so when our camera traces a fault into its network, we report it instead of digging.
Council Stormwater Drains
Stormwater drains are not managed by SA Water but are the responsibility of your local council, per SA Water's stormwater page, meaning overflowing drains after rain get reported to council.
Family-owned, Payneham-based
Why Norwood and Burnside Locals Choose Exceed Plumbing for CCTV Inspections
Adelaide homeowners choose us because nobody should pay for an inspection and still be left guessing about the fix:
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Aiming Within the Hour
Aiming to reach homes across Adelaide within the hour for urgent drain problems, our team gets the camera into the line quickly and stops a backed-up drain from causing further damage indoors.
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Fixed Upfront Pricing
You pay by the job, not by the hour, with one fixed upfront price covering the camera inspection, the recorded footage and the written report, and no hidden fees added.
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Fully Licensed & Insured
Licensed under SA licence 333997 and fully insured, our own qualified plumbers carry out every inspection and repair themselves, with no subcontractors and all work to current Australian plumbing standards.
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Lifetime Labour Warranty
Backing every repair following an inspection, our lifetime labour warranty means if a fault we fixed returns, a licensed plumber comes back and puts it right at no labour cost.
Wherever you are in Adelaide
CCTV Drain Inspections Across Salisbury, West Lakes and Stirling
We carry out CCTV drain inspections right across Adelaide metro and the Adelaide Hills, including Norwood, Burnside, Mitcham, Modbury, Salisbury, Morphett Vale, West Lakes and Stirling, with same-day bookings and 24/7 emergency call-outs available for urgent sewer and stormwater problems.
One call sorts it
Book a CCTV
Drain Inspection in Adelaide
Stop paying to clear the same drain twice. Call Exceed Plumbing on 0456 461 354 for a same-day CCTV drain inspection in Adelaide, with fixed upfront pricing, recorded footage and repairs backed by our lifetime labour warranty.
Straight answers
CCTV Drain Inspection Adelaide Frequently Asked Questions
These answers cover what Adelaide homeowners most want to know before booking a CCTV drain inspection with us:
What is a CCTV drain inspection?+
A CCTV drain inspection checks your pipes from the inside, with our plumber guiding a waterproof camera through the line to spot and record cracks, roots, blockages and collapses without excavation.
Is recorded footage and a report included in the price?+
Yes, every CCTV drain inspection includes the recorded footage and a written diagnostic report in the fixed price, giving you a permanent record for insurers, buyers, council or any future plumber.
Should I get a CCTV drain inspection before buying a house in Adelaide?+
Yes, a pre-purchase inspection is worth booking in Adelaide because it checks the sewer and stormwater lines before settlement, giving you documented evidence of any pipe damage while you can still negotiate.
Can a CCTV camera find tree roots in my drain?+
Yes, the camera shows exactly where tree roots have entered through cracks or joints and how heavily they have grown, which tells us whether cutting and jetting will clear them or the pipe needs relining.
How do I book a CCTV drain inspection in Adelaide?+
Call Exceed Plumbing on 0456 461 354 any hour or use our online booking form, and we'll confirm a fixed upfront price before our plumber feeds the camera into your drain.
How much does a CCTV drain inspection cost in Adelaide?+
Our licensed plumbers at Exceed Plumbing quote one fixed upfront price in Adelaide covering the inspection, footage and report, set by how easily the line is reached and how far the camera travels.