Advanced CCTV Drain Camera Inspections & Diagnostics

Guessing the location of an underground blockage leads to unnecessary digging, damaged landscaping, and inflated repair bills. Our licensed team uses state-of-the-art CCTV drain cameras to visually inspect your pipework and pinpoint the exact cause of your recurring plumbing issues instantly.

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Eliminate the Guesswork from Drainage Repairs

Whether you are dealing with a constantly backing-up sewer, unexplained damp patches in your garden, or suspected invasive tree roots, digging up your property blindly is a thing of the past. We utilise high-resolution camera technology attached to a flexible push-rod that travels deep inside your underground pipes, providing a crystal-clear live feed of the internal conditions directly to our monitors.

We take the uncertainty out of complex plumbing diagnostics. By accurately identifying crushed pipes, misaligned joints, or dense root masses from above ground, we can recommend a highly targeted, permanent repair solution. This precise approach saves you significant time, money, and completely avoids unnecessary destruction to your driveways and lawns.

Need to find the hidden cause of your blocked drain? Call our local team today.

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Pinpoint Accuracy

We locate the exact depth and position of underground pipe defects, ensuring we only excavate exactly where it is absolutely necessary.

Transparent Diagnostics

We show you the live camera feed so you can see the true condition of your drains for yourself before any repair work begins.

Non-Destructive Inspections

We assess the structural integrity of your entire drainage system without turning a single shovel of dirt in your garden.

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What Mindarie Locals Are Saying

       
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   Michael Mulcahy 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As a reticulation contractor, we are always looking for reliable plumbers to work with.

We had a client in Burns Beach who noticed water leaking down their driveway while they were overseas on holiday. After seeing it on their CCTV, it became an urgent priority to have it fixed as soon as possible.

We were initially called out, as it was assumed to be an issue with the reticulation system. However, upon inspection, we quickly identified a leak in the copper pipe coming off the water meter.

We contacted Brett from Mindarie Plumbing and Gas and sent through some photos. Brett was able to provide a prompt estimate and arrange a time to attend the property in Burns Beach.

He quickly repaired the leaking copper pipe near the water meter, and upon completion, sent through photos, giving us peace of mind that the issue had been resolved.

Outstanding service from a reliable local plumber. We highly recommend Brett and the team at Mindarie Plumbing and Gas for any plumbing work in Burns Beach and surrounding areas.
  
 
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   robin ainslie 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Brett...110% satisfied...Great service at a very reasonable cost.
  
 
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   Dan Steed 
 579 days ago
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always have scrutiny with any trade that you call in an emergency. Absolute gentleman. Charged us reasonably the whole way through. Didn’t ask for a review which means all of his reviews are organic. Probably the first review I’ve gone out of my way to make which speaks volumes about Brett.
  
 
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   Claire Creamer 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brett helped with a toilet leak. He turned up on time, was polite, efficient and knowledgeable and did the job quickly and without fuss. He was also very tidy! Thank you very much!
  
 
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   Elizabeth LS Cregan 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Efficient, great service, helpful and friendly, thanks Brett.
  
 
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   Stephen Thomson 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brett total pleasure to meet you today. It was a quick response and a fantastic outcome from you, who sorted our problem in no time. Extremely happy with the fix and billing. I don't often have these positive endings well recommended.
  
 
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   Michael Bretagne 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brett was friendly, quick and well priced. I would recommend him any time
  
 
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   Melanie Johnson 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Service was prompt, efficient and fixed the problem first time. Very impressed.
  
 
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   beth wilson 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Brett is very affordable saved my parents thousands of dollars for doing a simple repair will definitely be recommending him to friends and family and definitely be coming back in the future
  
 
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   Lam Ka Ho 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good knowledge , reasonable price.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What exactly is a CCTV drain camera inspection?

A CCTV drain inspection involves feeding a specialised, waterproof high-definition camera attached to a highly flexible rod directly into your plumbing system. As the camera navigates the twists and turns of your underground pipework, it sends a live, brightly illuminated video feed back to a monitor monitored by our licensed plumbers above ground.

This technology allows us to visually inspect the internal walls of your sewer or stormwater lines in real-time. We can clearly see hairline cracks, collapsed sections, misaligned pipe joints, and heavy grease build-ups that are completely invisible from the surface, providing a definitive diagnosis of your plumbing system's overall health.

When should I request a camera inspection for my drains?

The most common time to request a CCTV inspection is immediately after experiencing a severe or recurring blocked drain. If you have had a plumber clear a blockage only for it to return a few weeks later, there is almost certainly a structural defect or a heavy tree root infestation within the pipe that needs to be visually identified and permanently repaired.

You should also consider an inspection if you constantly smell raw sewage around your property, notice unexplained sinkholes or consistently damp patches in your lawn, or hear loud gurgling noises coming from your toilet when you run the shower. These are all major warning signs of a failing underground drainage system that requires urgent professional assessment.

Can the camera see through dirty water or a solid blockage?

While our drain cameras are incredibly advanced and feature powerful LED lighting, they cannot see clearly through thick, murky wastewater or a solid wall of compacted sludge. If your pipe is currently fully blocked and holding water, pushing a camera into the muddy water will not yield a clear picture of the underlying pipe defect.

In these situations, the first step is always to use our high-pressure hydro-jetting equipment to blast the blockage apart and flush the muddy water out of the system. Once the line is cleared and the water has drained away, we then send the camera down the freshly cleaned pipe to clearly inspect the walls and identify exactly what caused the blockage in the first place.

How do you know where to dig if the camera finds a broken pipe?

Finding the break on the camera screen is only half the battle; we also need to know exactly where that break is located beneath your property so we can dig it up. Our professional CCTV camera heads are equipped with a built-in electronic sonde, which emits a continuous frequency signal from deep underground.

Once we visually spot a crushed pipe or a severe root intrusion on the monitor, we leave the camera in place. We then walk over the surface of your property using a highly sensitive electronic locating wand that tracks the signal emitted by the camera head. This gives us the exact location and precise depth of the fault, allowing us to perform a targeted, minimal-impact excavation.

Is a drain inspection worth the cost before buying a new house?

A pre-purchase CCTV drain inspection is one of the smartest investments you can make before signing on the dotted line, especially when buying an older established property. Standard building inspections only cover the visible structures above ground; they do not assess the condition of the underground sewer and stormwater pipes, which are notoriously expensive to repair or replace.

By having us run a camera through the drains before settlement, you uncover hidden nightmares like massive tree root infestations, collapsed terracotta pipes, or illegal plumbing connections. Armed with this visual evidence, you can either negotiate the cost of the plumbing repairs off the final purchase price of the home or walk away from a potential financial disaster completely.

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Advanced CCTV Drain Camera Inspections & Diagnostics

Eliminate the Guesswork from Drainage Repairs

The Mindarie Plumbing Service Guarantee

Pinpoint Accuracy

Transparent Diagnostics

Non-Destructive Inspections

Need An Emergency Plumber?

What Mindarie Locals Are Saying

Frequently Asked Questions

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