A camera on a rod goes down the line and shows what is actually there: roots, a collapse, a displaced joint, or nothing at all.
It is the only way to price drain work honestly, because the alternative is guessing. Full service list at Leak Detection Durban.
Tell us which drain is affected and whether it blocks repeatedly.
Get a CCTV Survey QuoteWhat a Survey Shows
- Root intrusion at joints, the usual cause in older suburbs with mature trees.
- Cracked, displaced or collapsed sections, with a distance reading to each.
- Fat, scale and debris build-up, and whether jetting will clear it.
- Bellies and back-falls where the line has settled and holds water.
- Illegal or blocked connections, including storm water run into the sewer.
When It Is Worth Doing
Before buying an older property, after a second blockage in the same line, before paving over a drain run, and whenever a repair quote arrives without anyone having looked inside the pipe.
CCTV Drain Inspection Prices in Durban
| Job | Indicative range | What moves it |
|---|---|---|
| Standard CCTV drain survey | R1,200 – R2,800 | One line, with recorded footage. |
| Full property drainage survey | R2,400 – R5,500 | All lines to the connection point. |
| Pre-purchase drain survey | R1,800 – R3,800 | Report suitable for a conveyancer. |
| Survey with jetting to clear first | R2,200 – R4,500 | Blocked lines must be cleared to be filmed. |
| Footage, report and location plan | R650 – R1,800 | Depths and distances marked. |
| Commercial or estate survey | From R4,750 | Priced per run or per block. |
These are indicative market ranges, not a quotation. They are compiled from published South African leak detection and plumbing pricing to give you a starting point for budgeting. They are not the rate card of any company on this platform.
Insist on the footage, not just a verbal summary. It is your evidence for an insurer, a body corporate, or a seller in a pre-purchase negotiation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the drain have to be clear before filming?
Yes. A camera cannot see through standing water and debris, so a blocked line is usually jetted first. Some companies bundle the two, others charge separately.
Can the camera find a leak or just a blockage?
Both. It shows cracks, open joints and collapses that leak into the surrounding ground, which often explains subsidence or persistent damp near a drain run.
Is a survey worth it before buying a house?
On an older property, usually yes. Drain repairs are among the more expensive surprises after transfer, and a survey either finds a problem worth negotiating over or gives you a clean baseline.
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