What Is A CCTV Drain Camera?

A CCTV Drain Camera is an extremely useful piece of technology that Drain Fixers use to take the guesswork out of your blockage or drainage problem. A high definition waterproof camera on the end of a cable is pushed down the drainage system to give our Drain Experts vision of inside the drain. This CCTV Drain Camera displays a live image on our monitor and is used to inspect damages and blockages in your drainage system easily and efficiently, which in turn takes the guesswork out of the equation. The CCTV Drain Camera will easily locate the problem and let our Drain Experts know exactly where the problem is and how deep it is, saving time and money.

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Why Use A CCTV Drain Camera?

The most important thing to remember is a blockage can be cleared without a CCTV Drain Camera but to actually give you the best solution that will stop the blockage from happening again CCTV Drain Camera inspection is essential. The CCTV Drain Camera eliminates the need for any unnecessary digging or excavating in your property, thus keeping your gardens and lawn in tip top shape.

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Can highly recommend all the team at Drain Fixers for their great service their expertise and their honesty.Second time I've used them and they go above and beyond.They not only do a great job but to me they take pride in doing a good job and also give great advice to help resolve any problems.thanks again
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Very prompt, professional and great work by Louis and colleague (apologies for not remembering your name) for a successful result. All done with a minimum of fuss.
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I was very happy with how efficiently the two guys went about doing the job and not damaging anything in the process.
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Very professional trustworthy professionals I had doing works at my house. Highly recommend
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Thanks for acting so promptly. We had some major problems and they were sorted very quickly. Great service from Tim, Ishka and the team.
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We are so happy with the service provided by the Drain Fixers team!! Our family property has had recurring sewer blocks from external tree roots for decades, and we have had a terrible time with local council (who care more about saving problematic trees than keeping sewers clear and hygenic) and water infrastructure authorities to ever get a permanent solution. Even with comprehensive reports from numerous plumbing contractors (including ones chosen by the water authorities) stating the problem was not on our property and therefore should not be our responsibility or continued expense, the reports continued to be ignored for YEARS. When we noticed the drain was partially blocked again (usually at least once a year), we decided to finally take action and get CCTV evidence of the issue to provide more comprehensive proof to the authorities yet again. Based on other reviews, we contacted Tim at the Drain Fixers, who was extremely helpful, understanding, and responsive from the first phone contact. Unfortunately, he had heard of plenty of other people who had also had the same experience with councils and those responsible for sewer . The team quickly arranged for Charlie to attend and clear the partial block and then complete the CCTV process. We received proof and a full report of the issue, detailing who was responsible for payment, our repair options and recommendation, and quotes for each of the sections that fell under private and public land responsibility. They also sent the evidence and assessment to our water authority, requesting they respond and repair their portion ASAP. Due to many years of previous reports being ignored, we decided to go ahead and have the full drain pipe relined at our expense with the intention of seeking a refund from the water authority (still pending response). We figured there was no point having our section clear while the public portion was still at risk of blockage while we waited for them to respond and/or finally act. Charlie and Louis attended and completed the relining. Both were highly professional and happy to explain everything, answer questions, and left the site clean. They are both great representatives of Drain Fixers and took pride in doing a great job! It's such a relief knowing the drain will no longer block and continue to be an ongoing expense, and I don't have to worry about the sewer overflowing every time there is a heavy downpour. By the way, we still haven't had a response from the water authority...but it's worth mentioning that within a week of having our pipe relined they had to attend further down the road and unblock the pipes, so I guess they are well aware of the issue and are choosing to still offer temporary fixes. Unfortunately for our neighbours, the issue has now become their battle and expense, but I at least know our toilets will not gurgle this winter when I do a load of washing!! 🙂 Thanks again to the Drain Fixers team, I highly recommend them and can't emphasise enough the honesty and integrity they provide their customers!!
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Exceptional service! was prompt, professional, and fixed the issue quickly. Highly recommend!" Very satisfied with the work done by drain fixers. They were knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient.More than Five stars 🌟 Lucky
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Highly recommend - great communication, very punctual and thorough work. Cost was as stated in the initial quote - no nasty surprises. Explained everything well on the day and they even send a thorough report including the camera footage they took of the drains when finished and have an easy online payment system.
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Tim and the Team from Drain Fixers were fantastic. Great service with everything clearly explained. No hidden extras and clear communication on what was required and when they would attend. The txt messages advising that they were on their way and when they expected to arrive was fantastic. The boys were polite, quiet and cleaned up after the job. Great value for money. Would highly recommend Drain Fixers to clear your drains and carry out any relining work.
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Excellent service highly recommended, the work was done very professionally, they had no hesitation in explaining , what was being done, .... totally transparent , very professional , drain surroundings were also cleaned up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A high-definition waterproof camera is pushed through your drainage system on a flexible cable, displaying a live feed so our technicians can see exactly what is happening inside your pipes without any digging or guesswork.

The camera is inserted through an existing access point and transmits a live image showing pipe condition, blockages, root intrusion, cracks, and damage. It also pinpoints exactly how deep the problem is, saving time and money on repairs.

Yes. Clearing a blockage without a camera only treats the symptom. A CCTV inspection reveals the underlying cause and whether there is damage that will make the problem return, giving you a permanent solution rather than a temporary fix.

Not at all. CCTV drain camera inspections eliminate the need for any digging or excavating, so your garden, lawn, and driveway remain completely untouched throughout the process.

Drain Fixers offers complimentary CCTV inspections for eligible residential sewer systems. This does not apply to stormwater drains. For faster sewer assessment, we offer a Priority CCTV Inspection for $195 including GST, usually within 24–48 hours. If repair works proceed with Drain Fixers, this fee is credited toward the repair.

Tree root intrusion, pipe cracks, collapsed sections, grease or debris build-up, misaligned joints, and foreign object blockages. You receive a clear report with footage so you can see the issue for yourself.

After the inspection, your CCTV footage is reviewed by a senior manager with years of drainage repair experience. We then send you a detailed quote, and the manager who reviewed your footage will contact you within 2–3 days to explain your repair options. There is no obligation to proceed.

Most CCTV sewer inspections are completed within an hour, depending on access and the condition of the drain. Complimentary sewer inspections are carried out when we have a technician working in the area. For faster sewer assessment, we offer a Priority Inspection for $195 including GST, usually within 24–48 hours, with the fee credited toward the repair if recommended works proceed.