CCTV Drain Inspection & Location | Pinpoint Accuracy for Hidden Defects

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Free Flood Prevention and Compliance Check: We include this vital inspection after every completed job to protect your home from future worries

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You cannot fix what you cannot see. Our Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) drain inspection service provides non-invasive, high-definition visualization of your entire underground drainage system. At Your Choice Plumbers, we utilize the industry-leading Ridgid SeeSnake video inspection system to accurately diagnose and locate hidden defects, eliminating guesswork and preventing unnecessary excavation.

Our Expert Diagnostic System: Eyes Below Ground

Our Expert Diagnostic System: Eyes Below Ground

We use the most reliable equipment on the market to ensure precision and clarity in every inspection:

  • Ridgid SeeSnake System: This system provides exceptional picture clarity via its HDR (High Dynamic Range) capabilities and a self-leveling, highly flexible camera head, allowing us to navigate complex drain environments.
  • Pipe Range and Reach: Our equipment is effective for pipes ranging from narrow DN40 to large DN225 and features a rigid 60-meter cable, allowing us to push the camera long distances through pipes and around offsets often found in older drainage systems.
Verification & Quality Assurance for Clearing and Repair

Verification & Quality Assurance for Clearing and Repair

The camera is essential not just for locating, but for ensuring our hydro-jetting drain clearing is performed correctly and completely.

  • Pre-Jetting Check: We inspect the pipe first to identify structural damage (like cracks/collapses) before using hydro-jetting drain cleaning equipment.
  • Post-Jetting Verification: The camera is run immediately after clearing to confirm the blockage is gone and that the pipe walls are free of residue, grease, and scale. We use this visual check to guarantee the drain is running at maximum efficiency.
Beyond the Visuals: Locating the Exact Defect

Beyond the Visuals: Locating the Exact Defect

The key to an efficient repair is knowing the precise location and depth of the damaged pipe.

  • The Sonde Signal: The camera head features a built-in 512 HZ Sonde (transmitter). When the camera reaches a defect, our plumber activates this signal.
  • Pinpoint Accuracy: We use the specialised Ridgid NaviTrack Scout Locator tool above ground to trace the 512 HZ signal. This allows us to pinpoint the exact location and depth of the camera head with unparalleled accuracy.
What We Find: Defects Located by CCTV

What We Find: Defects Located by CCTV

CCTV inspection is the only way to verify the true condition of your drainage system. We provide conclusive visual evidence for defects such as:

  • Tree Root Intrusion: Locating the fine root hairs entering joints or caps.
  • Collapsed or Broken Pipes: Identifying structural failures (like the collapsed drain in our Glen Iris case study).
  • Pipe Offsets or Bellies: Finding areas where pipes have separated or sagged due to ground movement, causing slow drainage and recurring blockages.
  • Worn Fittings: Verifying the condition of old inspection openings, caps, and junctions.

Verification and Guarantee

We guarantee transparency. We provide our clients with high-definition before-and-after footage on the monitor, ensuring they see the defect, understand the required repair, and verify the successful outcome after any clearing or jetting service.

Contact Us for Fast and Reliable CCTV Drain Inspection

Get the clear facts about your drains. For expert CCTV Drain Inspection and precise fault location, contact Your Choice Plumbers today. Call 1300 852 779.

Booking Your Service is Easy in Three Simple Steps

"Solving your plumbing problems shouldn’t be stressful. We’ve streamlined our process to ensure you feel informed, respected, and protected from the first call to the final sign-off."

When you call, our team listens. We’ll discuss your concerns and pair you with a Your Choice specialist. We respect your schedule with guaranteed 2-hour arrival windows—no waiting around all day for a plumber to show up.

Step 1: Professional Consultation

When you call, our team listens. We’ll discuss your concerns and pair you with a Your Choice specialist. We respect your schedule with guaranteed 2-hour arrival windows—no waiting around all day for a plumber to show up.

When you call, our team listens. We’ll discuss your concerns and pair you with a Your Choice specialist. We respect your schedule with guaranteed 2-hour arrival windows—no waiting around all day for a plumber to show up.

After a thorough assessment, we explain the "why" behind the issue and provide clear solutions with upfront pricing. You stay in total control of the budget; no work starts until you’ve made a Your Choice informed decision.

Step 2: On-Site Diagnosis & Options

After a thorough assessment, we explain the "why" behind the issue and provide clear solutions with upfront pricing. You stay in total control of the budget; no work starts until you’ve made a Your Choice informed decision.

After a thorough assessment, we explain the "why" behind the issue and provide clear solutions with upfront pricing. You stay in total control of the budget; no work starts until you’ve made a Your Choice informed decision.

We execute the repair to the highest Australian Standards, leaving your home spotless. We handle all compliance paperwork and mobile payment on-site, backed by the Your Choice Property Protection Guarantee for total peace of mind.

Step 3: Precision Completion

We execute the repair to the highest Australian Standards, leaving your home spotless. We handle all compliance paperwork and mobile payment on-site, backed by the Your Choice Property Protection Guarantee for total peace of mind.

We execute the repair to the highest Australian Standards, leaving your home spotless. We handle all compliance paperwork and mobile payment on-site, backed by the Your Choice Property Protection Guarantee for total peace of mind.

The Your Choice Standard: Why Melbourne Homeowners Trust Us

Licensed & Master Plumbers Association Members

We don’t just "have a go." Our team consists of fully licensed, highly trained operators with nearly two decades of experience. As proud Master Plumbers Association members, we stay at the forefront of Australian Standards, ensuring every repair is technically superior and fully compliant.

The $189 Property Protection Audit

Most plumbers fix the leak and leave. We look at the big picture. Every service includes the option for our professional audit, where we check for "silent killers" like excessive water pressure and failing flexi-hoses that could lead to devastating floods.

Upfront Quotes & Informed Decisions

We believe you should be in total control of your budget. We provide clear, detailed, no-obligation quotes before any work begins. With Your Choice Plumbers, there are no hidden fees, no "vague" invoices, and no unexpected costs—just honest advice and fair value.

Protecting Your Home & Insurance Standing

Did you know non-compliant plumbing can void your home insurance? We bridge the "Compliance Gap" by ensuring all work meets NCC 2022 safety mandates. We provide the necessary Certificates of Compliance to keep your property secure and your insurance valid.

Guaranteed Windows & Spotless Work

Your time is valuable. We book in 2-hour arrival windows so you aren't waiting all day. Our plumbers arrive well-presented, treat your sanctuary with meticulous care, and ensure we leave your home as clean (or cleaner) than we found it.

A Local Legacy of Trust & Accountability

We aren't a faceless franchise. Led by Sam and Natasha, Your Choice Plumbers is a family business built on long-term relationships. We stand behind every job with a personal guarantee of quality, reliability, and old-fashioned service.