CCTV Drain Inspections

Another subdivision project wrapped up in Pukekohe. Another happy client.

Every line inspected, every connection confirmed, and every detail checked before sign-off.

Whether we're helping a homeowner with a blocked drain or completing inspections on a large subdivision, the goal is the same: getting the job done properly.

As Jennifer recently shared:

⭐️ "Excellent Kiwi tradesman; replied to my phone message very quickly; arrived within an hour with all the necessary equipment; professional; polite; witty; unblocked my drains!"

We're proud to bring that same level of professionalism and service to every project we work on.

Builders and developers trust us to make sure the underground work is done right. Because once the concrete goes down, there's no easy fix.

Working on a subdivision in South Auckland? Let's talk.

📍 Pukekohe | South Auckland | Flat Bush | Long Bay | Orewa
📞 0800 99 11 00

We need to have a talk about concrete.

More specifically, grout, slurry, and concrete wash-off being rinsed into stormwater drains.

This is what happens when it gets washed down the nearest drain during building or exposed aggregate work.

It doesn't disappear.

It sets underground.

Over time, that concrete hardens inside the pipe, restricting flow and creating a blockage that's far more expensive to deal with than the few minutes it would have taken to dispose of it properly.

The good news? We were able to remove this one using our high-pressure jetter unit.

The bad news? Not every blockage is that straightforward.

If you're carrying out building, concreting, or landscaping work near drainage, a CCTV inspection before and after the job can help identify problems early and avoid costly repairs later.

📍 Auckland Wide
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This little machine saves a lot of unnecessary digging.

Our CCTV inspection equipment lets us see exactly what’s happening inside your drains, whether it’s roots, blockages, damaged pipes, or installation issues.

Clear footage.
Clear answers.
No guesswork.

That’s how we’ve been helping Auckland homeowners, builders, and property managers for over 20 years.

📍 Auckland wide
📞 0800 99 11 00
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What you think is in your drain vs. what we find 👇

What you imagine: a small bit of hair, maybe a leaf 🍃
What's actually down there: tree root kingdom 🌳, the wet wipes wall of 2019, enough cooking grease to fry a roast, and more than once, a child's rubber ducky 🦆

We don't judge. We just fix it. 😅

After 20+ years inspecting Auckland drains, we've seen things that can't be unseen.

📞 Wondering what's lurking in YOUR pipes? We'll find out: 0800 99 11 00

Tag someone who definitely pours things down the drain they shouldn't 👇😂

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This is what happens when tree roots get into your drainage system.

Once roots find moisture inside a pipe or chamber, they keep growing. Over time they trap debris, restrict flow, and eventually cause serious blockages or pipe damage.

Most people don’t realise it’s happening until drainage slows down or backs up.

A CCTV inspection catches it early before repairs become much bigger.

📍 Auckland
📞 0800 99 11 00
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Found during a CCTV drain inspection today 🕷️

Spiders actually tell us a bit about the condition of a drain or chamber underground. If they’re living in there, it usually means parts of the area stay relatively dry and undisturbed.

Still… probably not what most homeowners expect to see inside their pipes 😅

If your drains are slow, noisy, or smelling off, a CCTV inspection can show exactly what’s going on underground.

📍 Auckland
📞 0800 99 11 00
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Two photos. One very expensive mistake.

During a CCTV drain inspection, we found a piece of wood from previous works had pierced straight through the drain line underground.

First photo: what the camera saw inside the pipe.
Second photo: the timber dug out from the ground.

From the surface, there were no obvious signs.

This is exactly why pre-build and post-build drain inspections matter, especially around excavation and construction works.

📍 Auckland
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Thought it was just a blockage.

Then the CCTV camera found this 🐭

Not exactly a common drain issue, but it’s a reminder that underground pipes can hide more than people expect.

If your drains are slow, noisy, smelling strange, or backing up, it’s worth checking them properly before the problem gets worse.

📍 Auckland
📞 0800 99 11 00
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This was found during a CCTV drain inspection.

The pipe had been installed incorrectly underground, restricting proper flow and creating ongoing drainage problems.

The difficult part with issues like this is that everything can look completely normal from the surface.

No digging.
No obvious warning signs.
Just recurring drain issues that never fully go away.

That’s why CCTV inspections matter. We can see exactly what’s happening inside the line before repairs begin.

📍 Auckland
📞 0800 99 11 00

Out on another Auckland job.

Whether it’s a blocked drain, pre-purchase inspection, root intrusion, or council reporting, we’re out there every week helping people see what’s really going on underground.

After 20+ years, one thing hasn’t changed:

Find the problem properly first.

📍 Auckland wide
📞 0800 99 11 00
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