CCTV Drain Surveys
See inside the drain — blockages, breaks and exactly where the pipe runs
Since 2015Own locators, hydro-vac & diggersAuckland · Franklin · North Waikato
Know What’s Wrong With The Drain, And Exactly Where
A CCTV drain survey puts a camera inside the pipe so you can see the problem rather than dig for it. A sonde-equipped drain camera runs the line sending back live video, while a locator above ground tracks the camera head — so you get the fault and its exact position and depth, not just footage.
Utility Works runs drain cameras as part of our detection and mapping work across Auckland, Franklin and North Waikato. And because we also own the hydro-vac and diggers, the crew that finds the blockage or break is the crew that can clear or repair it — no second call-out, no handover.
How it works
How a CCTV drain survey works
Camera goes down the line
A waterproof drain camera runs through the drain or pipe, sending live video back as it travels.
We trace it from the surface
A sonde in the camera head is picked up with a locator above ground, pinning every fault to a position and depth you can mark.
You get the findings
Blockages, cracks, root intrusion, collapses and bad falls recorded with the location of each — and a plan to clear or repair it.
Typical uses
Blocked or slow drains
Find what’s actually causing it — roots, a collapse, a crushed section or a build-up — instead of clearing blind and hoping.
Locating an unknown drain
Trace where a stormwater or sewer line really runs, and how deep, before you build over it, connect to it or dig near it.
Checking a drain before you buy or build
A recorded run through the existing drainage on a property or site, so you know its condition before you commit.
Proving a drain fault
Camera evidence of a break, blockage or collapse for an insurer, the council or a body corporate.
Drain Camera Work With A Crew That Can Fix It
The difference with us is what happens after the survey — we locate, we dig and we repair, so a fault on the screen doesn’t mean finding another contractor.
Condition surveys of existing drainage
A recorded run through the stormwater and sewer lines on a site, so you know what you’re inheriting before work starts.
Location and depth, not just footage
Every fault tied to a position and a depth with the camera’s sonde, so excavation goes straight to it.
Blockage and fault diagnosis
Roots, collapses, crushed pipe, displaced joints and poor falls identified and pinned to a spot on the surface.
Survey, then repair — one team
We run our own locators, hydro-vac and diggers, so the crew that finds the fault can expose and repair it without a second contractor.
Blocked, broken or missing drain? Get a CCTV survey and the crew to fix it.
Free, no-obligation quote · Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Auckland, Franklin & North Waikato
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What customers say
“Prompt service & fair pricing. Tony and his team — sharp eye for detail and out of the box problem solving paired with a high standard of workmanship.”
Richard La Trobe · Google · October 2026
“Really happy with the work to install our underground services. Highly recommend.”
Sarah Walworth · Google · October 2026
“The only company we trust… reliable, cost effective, and honest service from A to Z. 100% confidence in this company.”
Darrel Assink · Google · September 2026
FAQ'S
What is a CCTV drain survey?
Can you find exactly where a blockage or break is?
Do you repair the drain as well, or only inspect it?
Can you locate an unmarked stormwater or sewer drain?
Where do you do CCTV drain surveys?
Ready when you are.
Tell us what you’re seeing or what you’re planning. You’ll get a straight answer, a free quote and one crew that does the whole job.
Mon–Fri 7am–5pm · Waiau Pa, South Auckland · Auckland, Franklin & North Waikato