The shower’s draining more slowly than usual and the bathroom sink takes forever to empty. Your first instinct is usually to reach for a plunger or pour a drain-clearing product down the pipe. Sometimes that works… but if the problem keeps returning, it’s often a sign that there’s something more serious happening further down the line.

While plungers and chemical cleaners can help clear minor blockages close to the surface, they can’t remove lost toys, heavy grease and hair build-up, tree roots, collapsed pipes, or other issues hidden underground. In these situations, no amount of plunging, hot water, or drain products will provide a lasting solution.

Many drainage issues start small and gradually worsen. What begins as a slow-draining shower can eventually become a complete blockage, resulting in unpleasant overflows, property damage, smells and, eventually, costly repairs.

That’s where a CCTV pipe inspection comes in.

Using specialised cameras, our HydroVac technicians can inspect the inside of your underground drainage system without any digging or guesswork, for a less intrusive method of finding the issue. The camera travels through the pipework, providing a clear view of exactly what’s causing the blockage or restricting flow.

Instead of repeatedly spending money on temporary fixes, a CCTV inspection can give you a clear diagnosis of the problem BEFORE any digging, so you can make an informed decision about the best course of action.

If you’d like to take guesswork out of the equation and solve that slow-draining sink, get in touch with the friendly HydroVac team for a CCTV pipe inspection: 0800 493 768 or service@hydrovac.co.nz