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Drain inspection

CCTV Drain Inspection Services in Melbourne

A blocked or damaged drain can delay excavation, trigger rework, or hide a deeper problem. HR Utilities inspects drains and pipes with CCTV cameras to show what is happening inside the line before any ground is opened.

We inspect stormwater, sewer, and trade waste lines across Melbourne and Victoria, delivering HD footage, condition reports, and location data that site teams can act on.

Clearing a drain does not fix every problem

When a drain keeps blocking, the cause is often structural: root intrusion, displaced joints, pipe collapse, incorrect fall, or a foreign object. A CCTV inspection shows the real issue so the repair targets the right place.

HR Utilities helps project teams, plumbers, and civil contractors inspect pipes before excavation, after a blockage, or as part of a condition assessment.

When to use drain CCTV inspection

CCTV inspection is useful when the problem is inside the pipe, not just at the surface.

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Recurring blockages

Find the structural cause when clearing only provides short-term relief.

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Pre-excavation checks

Confirm pipe position, depth, and condition before trenching nearby.

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Condition reporting

Document pipe condition for asset owners, councils, or dispute records.

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Stormwater and sewer

Inspect gravity lines, junctions, and pits where access allows camera entry.

How our drain inspection works

HR Utilities scopes the access, deploys the camera, and reports findings with supporting footage.

  1. 1

    Confirm access points, line direction, and the problem the team needs to solve.

  2. 2

    Deploy a CCTV camera through the pipe or drain to capture HD video of the internal condition.

  3. 3

    Record distances, pipe defects, blockages, root intrusion, and structural issues.

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    Locate the camera position where required so findings can be tied to surface coordinates.

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    Deliver a condition report with video, observations, and recommendations.

Drain inspection outputs

  • HD CCTV footage of the pipe interior
  • Condition report with defect descriptions and distances
  • Location data tied to surface coordinates where scoped
  • Recommendations for repair, cleaning, or further investigation

Questions project teams ask

What size pipes can you inspect?

HR Utilities inspects a range of pipe sizes where access points allow camera entry. Contact the team with the pipe diameter and access arrangement to confirm suitability.

Can you locate the camera position?

Yes. Where the scope requires it, HR Utilities can record the camera location so defects and observations can be referenced to surface coordinates.

Do I need a drain inspection or pipe locating?

Use drain inspection when you need to see inside the pipe. Use pipe locating when you need to know where a pipe runs underground. Many projects need both.

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