A drain inspection is performed by sending down a specially designed drain camera. This is essentially a CCTV (or closed circuit TV) system with a camera placed at the end of a long flexible rod. The operator pushes this rod down the drain to view the entire length of the pipe. If they identify any problem areas, they will record it for future playback (allowing them to work out the best repair solution) and work out the exact location.
Before we had drain cameras a plumber had to take a rough guess to what and where the problem is and then start digging. With a CCTV drain inspection camera, we can easily work out exactly what and where the problem is and then work out the best solution to fix this; all without having to dig your property. Then in most cases, Melbourne Civil & Structural Engineers Plumbing contractors can fix the problem without digging. That will not only save you money in many instances but more importantly the inconvenience.
What will CCTV drain inspections identify?
Plumbing inspections will not only identify blockages but also whether the pipe has deteriorated in any areas which could lead to issues in the near future. Some of the specific problems a CCTV pipe inspection can identify are:
- blocked drains
- cracked drains
- tree root intrusion
- squashed pipes
- deterioration of pipes
- foreign objects causing blockages
inspection can also be used to accurately locate drainage pipes on your property.
Once our plumbing contractors have identified any issues, we can recommend the best solution.
We approached MCS Engineers to investigate the cracked walls and brickwork at our home. A couple of builders and underpinners had already inspected the damages and provided me with their quotations to repair the damages and underpin the building. A Geotechnical Engineer had also recommended underpinning. Adam from MCS Engineers attended the property and carried out an extremely thorough investigation of the damages which no one else did, he also examined the building permits and engineering reports and found a series of issues and underlying causes of the damage. He got to the bottom of the issue and found the water leaks that were causing the damages. Had we not engaged MCS to investigate, we could have ended up spending thousands of dollars for the repairs and could have ended up with the same issue again as the underlying causes were not identified. Adam was very professional and he also took the time to explain everything in detail in a language that someone with no engineering/ building background could understand and recommended the most appropriate remedial action required. The fee for the investigation was money well spent as it saved us thousands in repairs that could have resulted in the same issue a few months down the track. It goes to show the importance of professionals and the expertise they carry and will definitely use MCS in the future and highly recommend them.
Inzi - WANTIRNA - VIC
