CCTV Drain Inspection in Napier & Hastings
See Inside Your Pipes With Precision — No Digging, No Guesswork
When drains keep blocking, toilets back up, or stormwater floods during rain, the cause is almost always hidden underground. Our professional pipeline CCTV inspections show you exactly what’s happening inside your sewer or stormwater lines, so you can fix the problem properly — the first time.
At Only Drains, we use high-definition pipeline cameras to inspect, diagnose, and locate issues across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and wider Hawke’s Bay. Whether it’s recurring blockages, suspected root intrusion , pre-purchase inspections, or damaged pipes, CCTV is the fastest and most accurate way to find the cause.
Why Get a CCTV Drain Inspection?
- Find blockages, breaks, and collapsed sections, pinpointing the exact cause of drainage issues without digging.
- Check pipe condition and flow, making it easy to diagnose ongoing problems before they become major drain repairs.
- Provide evidence for insurance or council, with clear footage and reporting that supports claims, compliance, and repair decisions
- Identify roots and faulty pipe joins, quickly locating the defects responsible for repeat blockages.
How Our CCTV Drain Inspection Works
Camera Insertion
A high-definition drain camera is fed into your sewer or stormwater line through an access point.
Live Footage Review
Our technician monitors the live feed in real time, checking every metre of your pipework.
We identify the exact cause of the problem — root intrusions, breaks, dips, blocked drains, foreign objects or structural faults.
Detailed Reporting
You receive:
Video footage
Photos (if needed)
A written summary of findings
Recommendations for repair or prevention
If blockage removal is required, we conduct hydro jetting on the same visit.
Why Choose Only Drains?
High-Definition Pipeline Cameras
Crystal-clear footage that shows every join, bend, break, dip, and root intrusion in your drains.
Specialist CCTV Drain Technicians
We inspect stormwater and sewer lines every day — accurate diagnosis is what we do best.
Clear Video Footage & Written Reports
You receive a fully documented CCTV inspection with plain-English findings and recommendations.
Fast, No-Dig Fault Detection
We locate problems quickly without excavation — saving you time, stress, and unnecessary cost.
Honest Pricing — Best Value in Hawke’s Bay
Specialist service without inflated plumbing rates — fair, transparent pricing every time.
Frequently asked questions
Why should I have a CCTV inspection for my drains in Napier or Hastings?
A CCTV inspection pinpoints slow drains, repeated blockages, tree root intrusion, pipe breaks, misalignment, dips, and fat or silt build-up so you can address issues accurately and cost-effectively.
What type of camera equipment do you use?
We use high-quality push cameras designed for both residential and commercial pipelines to deliver accurate, high-resolution inspections.
How long does a CCTV drain inspection take?
Most inspections are completed within 30–60 minutes, depending on pipe length, access, and system complexity.
Will I receive a video and written report?
Yes. Each inspection includes a full video recording, written findings, and clear recommendations for any necessary repairs or maintenance.
Can CCTV inspections detect hidden pipe issues?
Yes. Our inspections reveal dips, cracks, displacements, collapsed sections, fat build-up, and silt accumulation.
Do you inspect both stormwater and wastewater drains?
Yes. We inspect all types of drainage systems across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and the wider Hawke’s Bay region.
24/7 CCTV Drain Inspections Across Napier, Hastings & Havelock North — Get Answers Fast
If you’re dealing with repeat blockages, stormwater flooding, slow drains, or need to locate where your sewer or stormwater pipes run, our high-definition CCTV drain inspections show you the exact problem — fast, clear, and without digging.
We provide 24/7 CCTV inspections across Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, and wider Hawke’s Bay.
✔ Find faults
✔ Locate stormwater & sewer lines
✔ Diagnose recurring problems
✔ Confirm pipe condition
✔ Fast, affordable, specialist service
We’ll find the issue — so you can fix it properly.
We regularly carry out CCTV drain inspections in Taradale, Greenmeadows, Ahuriri, Parkvale, Flaxmere, Mahora, Onekawa, Raureka, Camberley, Te Awa, Marewa, and other surrounding suburbs across Napier and Hastings.