See exactly what's going on
before anything gets dug up or cleared.
A CCTV drain inspection shows me precisely what’s happening inside your pipes, so any fix, or the decision not to fix anything at all, is based on what’s actually there, not a guess.
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When is a CCTV drain inspection worth doing?
After other work
Check a drain after excavation, building or other work.
Tree root intrusion
Roots entering through damaged joints or cracks.
Cracked pipes
Visible cracks or structural deterioration.
Collapsed sections
Sections that have failed or restricted the drain.
Shifted joints
Pipe sections that have moved out of alignment.
You don't need an active blockage
to inspect a drain.
You don’t need an active blockage to book a CCTV drain inspection. It’s just as useful if you’re buying a property and want to know what’s underground before you commit, checking a drain after other work’s been done, or you’ve just got a feeling something’s not right and want a straight answer instead of a guess.
What can a drain camera find?
A drain can fail in different ways. Some damage is obvious on camera, while other problems show up as the same blockage returning again and again.
- Cracked drain pipes
- Collapsed pipe sections
- Tree root intrusion
- Shifted or displaced joints
- Crushed or damaged pipework
- Repeated blockages in the same line
How a CCTV drain inspection works
I run a camera through the drain line and see the pipe’s actual condition in real time. Cracks, tree root intrusion, shifted joints, damage, or a straightforward clear pipe with nothing wrong at all. You get to see it too, not just take my word for it.
Being on a sand spit, the ground here doesn’t have the stability of Adelaide’s clay-heavy suburbs — sandy soil shifts and settles over time, which can misalign or sag underground pipework at the joints. Combined with the area’s established trees, that’s often what’s really behind a drain that keeps blocking in the same spot.
Book the inspection you need.
Dan can provide CCTV inspection as a standalone service, or use it where needed as part of diagnosing a blocked drain.
Standalone CCTV inspection
Suitable when you have recurring drainage problems, suspected tree roots, older pipework, or want a clearer understanding before considering repairs.
Blocked drain diagnosis
If Dan attends a blocked drain and finds signs of a deeper or recurring issue, he may recommend camera inspection to identify the likely cause.
Clear information before the next step.
You’re dealing with me directly, and you’ll see exactly what the camera sees, not just a verbal “yeah, it’s roots.” If there’s nothing wrong, I’ll tell you that too.
The point is to understand what’s actually happening inside the drain, not to find something extra to sell you.
01 Speak directly with Dan about the drainage issue.
02 Dan accesses the relevant drain line.
03 A CCTV camera is guided through the pipe.
04 Dan reviews what is visible inside the line.
05 You receive practical advice about the next step.
Drain inspection support across Adelaide’s western and coastal suburbs.
Taperoo • Largs Bay • North Haven • Semaphore • Port Adelaide • West Lakes • Henley Beach • Woodville and surrounding areas.
Not sure if your area is covered? Call Dan to check availability.
Why choose Wakeline?
- Speak directly with Dan
- Family-owned local plumbing business
- Honest advice
- Practical solutions
Questions about CCTV drain inspections.
What is a CCTV drain inspection?
A CCTV drain inspection uses a small camera to look inside the drain line so I can see the condition of the pipe and identify roots, cracks, damage, obstructions or shifted joints.
When should I get a CCTV drain inspection?
It can be useful when a drain keeps blocking, you suspect pipe damage, you want to check drainage before buying a property, or you want to know what is happening before deciding what to do next.
Can CCTV find tree roots in drains?
Yes. A drain camera can show tree root intrusion and help identify where roots are entering the line and whether the pipe is damaged.
Can a drain camera find cracked or collapsed pipes?
Yes. CCTV can identify visible cracks, collapsed sections, displaced joints and other structural problems inside accessible drainage lines.
Do I need a blockage to have a CCTV inspection?
No. You can book a CCTV inspection without an active blockage, including for pre-purchase checks, after other work, or to investigate an unexplained drainage concern.
Can you inspect drains before I buy a house?
Yes. A CCTV drain inspection can give you more information about the condition of accessible underground drainage before you commit to a property.
What happens if the CCTV inspection finds a blockage?
If the camera identifies a blockage that can be cleared, I can usually deal with it during the same visit and explain what caused it.
What happens if you find a broken pipe?
I will show you what the camera found and explain the options. If repair is needed, I will explain what fixing it properly involves and where that path leads.
Can I see what the CCTV camera finds?
Yes. You will see what I see, and I will explain what we are looking at so you are not relying on a verbal description alone.
What areas of Adelaide do you service?
Wakeline Plumbing is based in Taperoo and services Adelaide’s western and coastal suburbs, including Largs Bay, North Haven, Semaphore, Port Adelaide, West Lakes, Henley Beach, Woodville and surrounding areas.
Want to know what's actually
happening inside your drain?
Speak directly with Dan.
If something keeps happening, doesn’t feel right, or you simply want to know what condition the drain is in, a CCTV inspection can give you a clear answer before you decide what happens next.
You’ll deal directly with Dan from the first conversation.
Request a callback
Tell us what is happening and Dan will get back to you. For urgent blocked drain issues, calling is usually the fastest option.
Phone: 0403 626 998
Email: contact@wakelineplumbingsolutions.com.au
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