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CCTV drain & pipe inspections in Sydney

Recurring blockage, mystery smell, or buying a home? Our licensed Sydney plumbers push a camera through your drains, locate the exact fault and its depth, and hand you a written report with the recorded footage; not a guess.

See The Real Fault HD footage, not guesswork
Located To The Metre Sonde depth & position marked
Written Report Video + findings emailed same day
No-Dig Diagnosis We look before anyone digs
ASBCA 2024 award ASBCA 2025 award
Push-rod & crawler cameras
Jet-clean before every survey
Sonde pipe locating & depth
Pre-purchase drain reports

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Sydney drain camera specialists

The crew that has surveyed 3,000+ metres of Sydney drainage

Anyone can clear a blockage; the question is what caused it. We run a camera into the line first, so you are paying to fix the actual fault, not to guess at it twice. Every van carries push-rod and crawler cameras plus a sonde locator.

From a recurring kitchen backup in Marrickville to a tree-root-choked sewer in Hunters Hill, our licensed Sydney plumbers survey drains before anyone lifts a shovel. We jet-clean the line, record the run in HD, mark the fault position and depth on the surface, and email you the footage with a plain-English report; so whether you are buying a house, planning relining, or chasing a smell, you have evidence, not opinion.

  • NSW licensed plumbers & drainers
  • HD push-rod & crawler camera rigs
  • Written condition reports supplied
Meet the team
Sydney-wide drain camera coverage
3,000m+ Of drainage surveyed
HD Recorded footage on every job
Sonde Locating & depth on every survey
24/7 Emergency drain response

Current availability

Latest dispatch estimate

Cameras available now · typical inspection arrival 35 to 60 mins For Sydney
Licensed plumber & drainer Camera, sonde & jetter on every truck

Hi there. What do you need eyes on today?

Drain surveys are our specialty; but if you landed here for a blocked drain, a smell, or a pre-purchase check, pick your job and we’ll tailor the inspection and the report to you.

When to book a camera

Not sure a CCTV survey is worth it? Run these 4 checks

A camera inspection pays for itself the moment it stops you paying to clear the same drain twice. Work through these; if any sound like your situation, a survey will show you exactly what is going on underground.

Live availability

How far away is your closest camera van?

Track our drain camera crews across Sydney in real time. Enter your suburb and we’ll show the estimated travel time from the closest available plumber carrying a CCTV camera, sonde locator and jetter.

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Get an arrival estimate for your suburb

Enter your suburb or address; we’ll show typical travel time and current dispatch availability for CCTV drain inspections in your area.

Approximate Service Zones

Before vs After

What changes when the drain is surveyed before it is dug up?

Excavating on a hunch is how a small pipe repair turns into a torn-up yard and a bill to match. Here is exactly what shifts when a licensed Sydney plumber cameras the line first instead of guessing.

Before

Clear-and-hope, no camera

  • The visible symptom has no confirmed source
  • A repair is chosen before the cause is checked
  • Access or price changes are left unexplained
  • The same symptom returns without further testing
  • There is no clear handover record
Licensed Fixed Today plumber holding a drain camera reel

After

Fixed Today CCTV survey first

  • The fault is checked with a suitable diagnostic method
  • The likely cause and repair options are explained
  • The scope and price are approved before paid work
  • The result is tested before handover
  • Relevant invoice, warranty and compliance records are supplied
What you’ll actually get

The exact thread you’ll see on inspection day

No marketing fluff. Every camera customer gets a thread like this on the day; booked, plumber assigned, ETA, vehicle ID, knock at the door, and the footage link once we’re done. You always know what’s next.

  1. Booked

    A real plumber assigned, in writing.

    Your 2-hour window, plumber name, vehicle and the exact inspection being run; confirmed by SMS within minutes. Not a queue, not a callback.

  2. Routed

    Live ETA, refreshed as they drive.

    Once your plumber leaves the depot the ETA SMS auto-refreshes. No need to call and ask whether the camera van is still coming.

  3. Warned

    5-minute heads-up at the door.

    We text when the plumber is 5 minutes away, including vehicle and plate so you know who’s knocking before you open the door.

  4. Reported

    Footage and findings, same day.

    Before we leave you get the recorded run and a plain-English condition report emailed; not a promise to send it “later in the week”.

On-Time, Live

We turn up when we say we will; here is the proof

Every drain inspection we attended today, with the booked window, the actual arrival time, and whether we hit it. We publish the misses too; and waive the call-out fee when we cause one.

46/47 On time today (inspections)
24 min Avg arrival into window
97.4% 30-day on-time rate
Arrival updates From booking to arrival
  1. 01 11:44 am · Pre-purchase drain survey, Hunters Hill Check
  2. 02 10:52 am · Recurring kitchen blockage, Marrickville Check
  3. 03 10:21 am · Root intrusion locate, Hornsby Check
  4. 04 9:51 am · Sewer smell survey, Penrith Check
  5. 05 9:08 am · Pre-relining survey, Ryde Check
  6. 06 8:19 am · Stormwater camera run, Manly Check
46/47 On time today (inspections)
The honest comparison

What other drain “camera” jobs won’t tell you.

Side-by-side with what most people actually get when they pay for a drain inspection; no spin, no fine print. Just what we include as standard, and what quietly gets skipped elsewhere to make a cheap price look good.

  • Verified against how we run every survey
  • Every column reflects our standard offer
  • No “premium” tier; this is what you get
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What matters
Fixed Today What you get
Other quotes What to check
  • Invoice and approved scope
    PROVIDED
    ? Check the quote
  • Repair testing explained
    INCLUDED
    ? Check the quote
  • Compliance paperwork
    WHEN REQUIRED
    ? Check the quote
  • Workmanship guarantee
    WRITTEN TERMS
    ? Check the quote
  • Product warranty details
    WHERE APPLICABLE
    ? Check the quote
  • Site clean-up after the job
    INCLUDED
    ? Check the quote
  • Required follow-up recorded
    IF NEEDED
    ? Check the quote
How It Works

What happens when you book a CCTV drain inspection in Sydney?

Same clear process whether it is a recurring blockage, a pre-purchase check, or a survey before relining. Here is exactly what to expect from the first call to the report landing in your inbox.

Step 01
Step 01

Tell us the symptom and the drain

Which fixture backs up, how often, any smells or damp patches, and whether it is sewer, stormwater or a single fixture waste. We use this to load the right camera head and locator before we leave the depot.

Booking Recorded

Visit details confirmed

Contact method Confirmed
Address checked
Access notes Added
Step 02
Step 02

Access, jet-clean, then camera in

We find the inspection opening or lift a boundary shaft, hydro-jet the line so the pipe walls are actually visible, then feed the camera through while you watch the live monitor with us.

On-site Assessment

Fault checked in context

Symptoms checked
Likely cause explained
Options As needed
Step 03
Step 03

Locate the fault and its depth

When we find roots, a crack, a belly or a collapse, we use the on-camera sonde and a surface locator to mark the exact position and depth; so any repair is targeted, not exploratory.

Scope and Price

Confirmed before repair

Repair scope Written
Fixed price Confirmed
Approval Required
Step 04
Step 04

Footage plus a written report

You get the recorded run and a plain-English condition report emailed the same day, with a fixed-price repair option if anything needs fixing. No obligation to proceed with the repair.

Completion Check

Result and records reviewed

Result tested
Work area cleaned
Invoice provided
Every CCTV drain inspection in Sydney comes with recorded footage you keep and a written condition report; and our lifetime workmanship warranty on any repair we carry out from it.
Licensed Fixed Today plumber running a drain camera survey
RIDGID drain camera equipment iPEK crawler camera systems Pearpoint pipe inspection cameras
Drain camera monitor showing a clear pipe after repair
Our Guarantee

Evidence, not opinion; that is what you’re paying for

Every camera inspection ends with recorded footage you keep and a written condition report in plain English. If we carry out a repair from what we find, it is covered by our lifetime workmanship warranty; and re-surveyed on camera so you can see the line is clear.

Why licensing matters

Licensed plumber vs. unlicensed worker

Plumbing work in NSW must be carried out by a licensed plumber. It is not just a formality, licensing protects your home, your insurance, and your right to recourse if something goes wrong.

Licensed plumber

What you get

  • Work is insured and meets the National Plumbing Code
  • Compliance Certificate issued for every job
  • Home insurance and warranty stay valid
  • Statutory warranty backed by NSW Fair Trading
  • Clear path to dispute resolution if needed
Unlicensed worker

What you risk

  • Work may breach the NSW Plumbing and Drainage Act
  • No Compliance Certificate: issues at resale
  • Home insurance claims commonly denied
  • No statutory warranty on the work performed
  • Limited recourse: Fair Trading cannot assist
Our NSW Plumbing Licence 236784C Fixed Today Plumbing Pty Ltd

Most home insurance policies will not pay out for damage caused by unlicensed plumbing work. A burst hot water unit from a non-compliant install can void cover on the entire claim, often tens of thousands of dollars.

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What we can put a camera on

Common CCTV inspection jobs we run every day

These tiles describe the inspections we do; they are not separate booking pages. Tap through to the quick enquiry on this page and tell us what is going on; we match you to the right survey and quote from there.

What we do

Sydney drain inspections, by the numbers

We camera drains every day across Sydney, from Federation cottages in the Inner West to new builds on the outskirts. Here is the volume behind the crew.

  • NSW licensed plumbers & drainers on every survey
  • HD camera, sonde locator and jetter carried on every truck

3,000m+

Of drainage surveyed on camera

97.4%

On-time arrival, 30-day average

1 in 3

Recurring blockages caused by root intrusion

100%

Inspections finished with footage & a report

Customer Reviews

What Sydney says after we’ve shown them what’s underground

A drain problem is stressful when you cannot see it. These are real customers; recurring blockages, pre-purchase checks, root intrusions; telling you what it was like to finally see the cause on screen.

4.8out of 5 4.7out of 5 4.6out of 5 4.5out of 5
Kai Hussain Google
5 out of 5 stars

Steven arrived on time and was very knowledgeable regarding the problem with my blocked drain. He took the time and effort to really sort the problem out, which no other plumber had done previously and advised me of future maintenance for the drain. I would highly recommend him to anyone for his care and diligence taken with great respect.

Blocked Drains
Mel P Google
5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Joe, Dave and Jack who worked hard digging and repairing my broken sewer pipe. I found them professional and a pleasure to deal with. Price quoted was 25% less than previous quote given from another plumber. Will recommend and use them again.

Blocked Drains
Sofie Dimos Google
5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend. Marvin fixed a blocked drain at our home. He was friendly, upfront with the pricing and clean. He also provided suggestions on how to prevent the problem from happening again which was considerate and nice. I would call them again!

Blocked Drains
Samuel Yue Google
5 out of 5 stars

Charlie & Steven are very helpful, as they found the correct defective spot where the pipe had been blocked and damaged by tree roots, they cut the concrete, dug a new trench, relined a new PVC, all in one day!! With a reasonable price GREAT JOB!

Blocked Drains
Charle Cosed Google
5 out of 5 stars

Best plumbers in Sydney. I had three different plumbers try to fix my blocked drain but couldn’t fix it properly. They all wanted to dig up my back yard. These guys were able to reline the section without digging the pipe at all! Amazing service!

Blocked Drains
Morgan Berry Google
5 out of 5 stars

Great from Get Go. Customer service was 100 percent. Steven arrived on time fixed my unblocked drain. His service was excellent and highly recommend Fixed Today. Thanks again

Blocked Drains
4.9 out of 5 761 customer reviews
Payment options

Pay how you like, only when the job is done

Cards, EFTPOS, mobile wallets and bank transfer accepted on the spot. No payment required until your plumber finishes the job to your satisfaction.

We accept
Pay on completion

Settle once you’re happy with the work.

Tax invoice supplied

Itemised invoice emailed on the spot.

Split payments

Afterpay & Zip on jobs over $200.

Secure mobile payment

Tap-to-pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay.

Homeowner’s Handbook

How to get a drain inspection that’s actually worth paying for

A short editorial guide written by our senior drainage plumbers. No fluff, no upsell; just the checks an experienced homeowner or buyer makes before trusting a camera report.

Homeowner checks

The six things that separate a real survey from a look-see

  • Clean the line before you film it
  • Push-rod vs crawler; use the right camera
  • A fault you can’t locate isn’t much use
  • Insist on footage and a written report
  • Camera the drains before you buy
  • Match the repair to the footage, not the sales pitch
Quote checklist

Walk-away signs on a drain “camera” job

  • No jetting or cleaning before the camera goes in
  • “You saw it on my screen”; no footage handed over
  • A fault found but no location or depth marked
  • Operator can’t show a plumbing/drainage licence number
  • Straight to “dig up the whole line” without the footage
  • No written report; just a verbal quote at the door
Trust check

Verify a drainage plumber’s licence yourself. Service NSW lets anyone verify a plumber’s contractor licence in under a minute; and any repair from a survey legally requires one. Bookmark the link: it is the single most useful tool a homeowner or buyer has.

Open the Fair Trading check

Six questions to ask before you book a survey

Live

Right now across Sydney

Our team is on the road today. Here’s where they’ve been.

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FAQs

CCTV drain inspection questions, answered straight

Direct answers to the questions our inspection customers ask most. If yours is not here, give us a call; we’ll tell you straight.

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