CCTV Drain Inspections Serving Ballina, Byron Bay, Lennox Head & the Northern Rivers
You can't fix what you can't see. Most drainage problems sit underground or behind walls where guesswork leads to unnecessary digging, wasted money, and repairs that don't solve the actual issue. A CCTV drain camera takes the guesswork out completely.
JF Plumbing Group uses high-definition CCTV drain cameras to inspect the inside of your pipes and show you exactly what's going on. Whether you're dealing with recurring blockages, buying a property, or investigating a drainage issue, we provide clear footage and a professional report so you can make informed decisions. Based in Lennox Head, we service Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, Brunswick Heads, Suffolk Park, Alstonville and the wider Northern Rivers.
CCTV Drain Inspections
When You Need a CCTV Drain Inspection
Recurring Blocked Drains
If your drains keep blocking after being cleared, there's an underlying cause. Tree roots regrowing through cracked joints, a partially collapsed pipe, or a belly in the line where debris accumulates. A camera inspection identifies exactly what's causing repeat blockages so we fix the cause, not just the symptom.
Pre-Purchase Property Inspections
Buying a property in the Northern Rivers? A standard building inspection doesn't cover what's happening underground. A pre-purchase plumbing inspection with CCTV reveals cracked pipes, tree root intrusion, collapsed sections, illegal connections, and ageing infrastructure that could cost thousands to repair after settlement. This is especially important for older properties in Ballina, Lismore and Byron Bay where clay and terracotta pipes are still common.
Post-Flood Drainage Assessment
The 2022 and 2024 floods shifted ground and damaged drainage infrastructure across the Northern Rivers. If your property was flood-affected, a CCTV inspection confirms whether your pipes have cracked, separated, or collapsed underground. Many property owners in Lismore and low-lying parts of Ballina are still discovering flood damage in their drainage systems.
Before Renovations or Extensions
If you're renovating, extending, or building a granny flat, you need to know where existing drainage runs and whether the current system can handle additional load. A camera inspection maps your drainage layout and identifies any existing issues before construction starts, avoiding costly surprises mid-build.
Insurance and Compliance Reports
We provide professional CCTV inspection reports with footage, still images, and written findings for insurance claims, strata management, real estate agents, conveyancers, and council compliance requirements.
Camera Inspection
We insert a high-definition camera into your drain access point and feed it through the pipe system. The camera records continuous footage showing the internal condition of every section of pipe, including joints, bends, junctions, and connections. You watch the footage in real time on a monitor so you see exactly what we see.
Problem Identification
As the camera moves through the pipe, we identify and mark the location and type of every issue: tree root intrusion, cracked or broken pipes, joint displacement, pipe bellies, blockages, corrosion, and illegal or non-compliant connections. Each issue is logged with its exact distance from the access point.
Professional Report
After the inspection, we provide a detailed report with footage, still images, and a written summary of findings. The report includes the location and severity of each issue, and our recommendations for repair. Reports are formatted for insurance companies, conveyancers, strata managers, and council when required.
How JF Plumbing Conducts CCTV Drain Inspections
CCTV Drain Inspection Services by Location
We service the entire Northern Rivers region from our base in Lennox Head. Here is what we typically see in each area and how quickly we can get to you.
CCTV Drain Inspection Ballina
Ballina has a high proportion of older clay and terracotta drainage pipes that are susceptible to tree root intrusion and joint failure. Pre-purchase inspections are common here given the age of the housing stock. On site within 30 to 45 minutes.
CCTV Drain Inspection Byron Bay
Property turnover in Byron Bay is high, and pre-purchase plumbing inspections are increasingly requested by buyers relocating from Sydney and Melbourne. Holiday rental property owners also use CCTV inspections to proactively maintain drainage and avoid emergency callouts during peak seasons.
CCTV Drain Inspection Lennox Head
Our home base. On site within 15 to 20 minutes. Newer developments generally have PVC drainage with fewer issues, but the established areas closer to the village have older pipe systems worth inspecting before problems develop.
CCTV Drain Inspection Lismore
Flood damage has made CCTV inspections essential for Lismore properties. Ground movement cracked and shifted pipes underground, and many property owners don't know their drainage has been compromised until blockages start recurring. We provide post-flood drainage assessments with full inspection reports.
Signs You Need a CCTV Drain Inspection
Drains blocking repeatedly after being cleared
Foul smells from drains that persist after cleaning
Slow drainage across multiple fixtures
Wet or soggy patches in the yard near sewer lines
You're buying a property and want to know the drainage condition
Your property was affected by the 2022 or 2024 floods
Why Choose JF Plumbing for CCTV Drain Inspections
Clear, detailed footage that shows exactly what's inside your pipes. You see everything in real time.
High-Definition Camera Equipment
NSW Plumbing Licence 385726C. Fully insured with compliance certificates for all regulated work.
Licensed and Insured
Over 8 years of plumbing experience. Based in Lennox Head since 2023, servicing Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore and the wider Northern Rivers.
Local Knowledge
Most callouts are attended same day. Emergencies are prioritised across Ballina, Byron Bay, Lennox Head and the wider Northern Rivers.
Same-Day Service
Frequently Asked Questions About CCTV Drain Inspections
Most residential inspections take 30 minutes to one hour depending on the size of the drainage system and number of access points. Larger properties or commercial sites may take longer. You receive the report the same day.
Cost depends on the size of the drainage system and what's being inspected. A single drain line inspection is less than a full property drainage assessment. We provide a clear quote before starting any work.
Yes. We inspect both sewer and stormwater drainage systems. If you're unsure which system is causing the issue, we can inspect both and identify where the problem sits.
It's strongly recommended, especially for older properties. A standard building inspection doesn't assess underground drainage. Cracked pipes, tree root intrusion, and collapsed sections can cost thousands to repair and won't show up until you're living in the property. A pre-purchase plumbing inspection gives you the full picture before settlement.
We service the entire Northern Rivers region from our base in Lennox Head, including Ballina, Byron Bay, Lismore, Mullumbimby, Ocean Shores, Brunswick Heads, Suffolk Park, Alstonville, Goonellabah and surrounding areas.
