What’s A CCTV Test and Why You May Need One

Keeping up to date with drain maintenance is something we can’t stress enough. Often, we adopt an out of sight, out of mind mentality, but this can lead to ignoring drain issues that can end up being costly. By conducting regular check-ups, we can identify any problems or blockages before they get worse. This is so important and can save you in the long run. If you have a leak or blockage, a CCTV test is one of the best ways to assess and locate the problem. 

How does it work?

CCTV testing is a simple and effective way of diagnosing drain issues. The CCTV camera is sent down an open drain, and the camera then sends a live feed to a monitor so we can see exactly what’s happening underground. This type of testing allows us to non-invasively access drains, stormwater and sewerage pipes that are too dangerous or otherwise inaccessible.

What to expect 

Step 1: Accessing the drains

When arriving on site, the plumbing technician will need to locate an access point to the drainage system. From here, the operator will feed the camera slowly into the access point and guide it through the pipelines.

Step 2: Monitoring and Examining

Once inserted into the pipework, a trained plumbing technician will monitor the live feed to detect any defects and irregularities. Some common problems CCTV testing can observe are: blockages from debris, corrosion, collapsed drains, leaks and burst pipes, tree roots growing into the pipework, misaligned or displaced joints and even animal infestation. If found, these findings will be noted, and photos will be taken to include in the following step. 

Step 3: Reporting

Finally, the observations noted in the assessment stage will be compiled into a CCTV report for you to review with the photo evidence of the detected issues. With the concerns located, steps to remedy the problems can be planned and put into place to prevent further damage and get your plumbing back to functioning at 100%. 

The benefits of CCTV testing

There are many benefits to conducting CCTV testing, starting with it being cheaper than the alternative routes to locating the problem. The alternative is excavating the site to find the issue, which can take time and become quite costly. Instead, CCTV testing is non-invasive and can accurately pinpoint the problem area. It’s a time-saver as we’re able to diagnose the issue with precision and efficiency and work towards getting your plumbing back up and running in no time.

While accessing your pipes, we may even locate other hidden, unexpected issues that haven’t shown any signs of damage. This means that we can undertake preventative maintenance and address these concerns before they can cause any additional damage to your property. 

If you suspect your plumbing systems have a leak or blockage, or if you want to ensure that there are no structural damages in your drains, contact the experts at Aquatap today! ​​ You can call us on (03) 9369 0144 or send us an enquiry online.