CCTV Drain Inspection Melbourne

CCTV Drain Camera Inspections Diagnostics That End the Guesswork

A CCTV drain inspection is the fastest, least invasive way to see exactly what is happening inside your underground pipework. Water Serpent Plumbing uses high-resolution self-levelling colour cameras with on-screen distance counters to film sewer, stormwater and waste lines from 40mm right up to 300mm.

You get visual proof of the problem, an accurate location of the defect, and a clear written report — essential for pre-purchase building inspections, insurance claims, owners corporation works and tenant disputes.

Common Warning Signs

• Pre-purchase inspections: buying a home built before the mid-1990s? Earthenware sewers, tree-root intrusion and undocumented repairs are common — worth checking before you sign.
• Repeat blockages: a line that blocks every 6–12 months almost always has a structural defect that needs identifying.
• Insurance claims: insurers require documented evidence of the cause and location of damage. Our reports are accepted by all major insurers.
• Sinkholes or wet patches: unexplained subsidence or moisture in the lawn usually points to a fractured or collapsed pipe.
• New tenancy handover: document the condition of drainage on entry/exit to protect against future disputes.

Our Diagnostic & Repair Process

1. Site walk-through: we identify all access points and the lines you want filmed.
2. Pre-clean if required: heavy build-up is jetted out so the camera can travel and produce a clear image.
3. Camera survey: self-levelling colour camera is fed through the line at controlled speed with distance, depth and pan/tilt recorded.
4. Sonde location: defects are marked on the surface using a pipe locator accurate to within 100mm and to the correct depth.
5. Written report & footage: you receive a PDF report with screenshots, GPS markers and recommendations — plus the full video on request.

Equipment We Use

• Self-levelling colour push cameras: for 40–150mm lines including basins, showers, vents and small sewers.
• Tractor-mounted crawler cameras: for 150–300mm commercial and council mains with pan/tilt heads.
• Sondes & pipe locators: precise above-ground location of any defect, junction or blockage.
• Digital reporting software: industry-standard reports with timestamped images, distance and depth.

Service Area Across Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs

We service Ringwood, Bayswater, Croydon, Ferntree Gully, Boronia, Wantirna, Kilsyth, Mooroolbark, Glen Waverley, Lilydale, Rowville, Knoxfield, Vermont, Blackburn, Mitcham, Nunawading, Box Hill, Forest Hill, Heathmont, Mount Evelyn, Healesville, Belgrave, Tecoma, Upwey, Olinda, Kalorama, Montrose, Silvan, Seville, Coldstream, Yarra Junction, Emerald, Gembrook, Cockatoo, Monbulk and surrounding eastern and outer-eastern Melbourne suburbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a CCTV drain inspection cost?

Most residential inspections are a single fixed price that includes camera survey, sonde location and a written report. Call us with your suburb and we will quote upfront.

Can you locate the exact position of a defect?

Yes. Our cameras contain a sonde transmitter that allows us to mark the position on the surface and provide an accurate depth, so any future excavation is targeted and minimal.

Do you provide the video footage?

Yes — we provide the full video plus a written summary report at no extra charge for any inspection where a defect is found.

Is a CCTV inspection worth it before buying a house?

For any property over 25 years old, absolutely. The cost of an inspection is a fraction of the cost of a sewer replacement, and gives you genuine negotiating evidence.

Book Your CCTV Drain Inspection Job Today

Book a CCTV inspection with a fully licensed Victorian plumber. Written report, sonde location and footage included.