Mr. Clog Plumbing
CCTV Drain Inspection Sydney
See exactly what's inside your pipes — before you spend a dollar on repairs. Licensed local plumbers, phones answered 24/7.
No surprise bills: $0 call-out and a fixed price before any work starts.
Our guarantee: 12 months on our workmanship, in writing. What it covers
About This Service
A CCTV drain inspection sends a high-resolution camera through your pipes to reveal blockages, cracks, root intrusions, and collapsed sections — with pinpoint accuracy. Mr. Clog uses professional drain cameras on every blocked drain job and as a standalone inspection service for home buyers, property managers, and anyone with recurring drainage issues.
What’s Included
- High-resolution colour camera footage
- Pinpoint location of blockages, cracks, and root intrusions
- Footage and report provided
- Essential for pre-purchase property inspections
- Recommended before any pipe relining or major drain work
Fixed price quoted before we start. $0 call-out fee.
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(02) 9139 8945 — available 24/7What the Camera Shows
A drain can block for many reasons, and most of them look the same from above ground. On camera, they don't.
Tree roots at joints and cracks
Fine roots or a solid mass of them, growing in where clay pipe joints have opened or the pipe has cracked.
Dislodged or offset joints
Sections of pipe that have shifted out of line as the ground moved, leaving a lip that catches waste every time.
Cracks and breaks
From hairline cracks to a section that has broken or collapsed, which decides whether the pipe can be relined or needs digging up.
Sags that hold water
A dip in the line where water sits instead of draining, and waste settles out with it.
Grease, scale and objects
Build-up narrowing the pipe, or something that shouldn't be there, such as wipes, a toy or building rubble.
Camera, Jet, Camera: How We Use CCTV With Jet Blasting
Most of our camera work happens on blocked drain jobs, alongside the high-pressure jet blaster.
Camera first, to find the cause
Before clearing anything, the camera shows what is blocking the pipe and where, so the fix suits the fault.
Jet to clear it
The jet blaster clears roots, grease and silt from the full width of the pipe.
Camera again, to confirm
A second pass confirms the line is clear and shows the pipe itself once it is clean. If it is damaged, you see the footage before any repair is quoted.
When a Camera Inspection Is Worth It
A drain that keeps blocking
If the same drain blocks every few months, something in the pipe is catching waste. The camera finds it.
Before you buy an older home
A general building inspection usually doesn't look inside the sewer. On a house with original clay pipe and mature trees, a camera inspection shows what you are buying.
Before relining or renovating
Relining starts with a camera inspection, and it is worth knowing the state of the drains before building over them or adding a bathroom.
When it isn't clear whose problem it is
In strata buildings and on shared lines, the footage and the measured location show whether the fault is in a private pipe or common property.
By Suburb
Blocked Drains Near You
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How It Works
Our Process
Access
We locate the nearest inspection opening or cleanout point to access your drain.
Camera
We feed a flexible camera through the pipe, recording footage and noting any defects, blockages, or damage.
Report
We provide a clear written report with footage and our recommended course of action.
Quote
If repairs are needed, we quote upfront before any work begins.
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Common Questions
FAQs
When should I get a CCTV drain inspection?
Before buying a property, after recurring drain blockages, before a renovation, or if you suspect root intrusion or pipe damage.
Do I get to see the footage?
Yes — we show you the footage on-site and provide a copy with our written report.
How long does a CCTV inspection take?
Most residential inspections take 30–60 minutes depending on the length and complexity of the drain system.
Is CCTV inspection included with blocked drain jobs?
Yes — we include a camera inspection on blocked drain jobs to identify the cause and confirm the drain is clear after jetting.
Can you inspect a drain that is completely blocked?
The camera can go as far as the blockage and show what it is. To see the rest of the line, we usually clear it with the jet blaster first and then run the camera through again.
Will the inspection show where the problem is on my property?
Yes. The footage records how far along the pipe each fault is, and we locate it to a measured depth and distance, so you know where it sits relative to the house, the garden and the boundary.
Do I need a camera inspection before pipe relining?
Yes. The camera shows whether the pipe is sound enough to reline, which sections need it, and where a section has collapsed and needs to be dug up instead. We camera the pipe again after relining to check the result.
What Sydney Customers Say
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