What's causing my drains to back up after heavy rain in Strathpine?

Strathpine sits in a low lying area near the North Pine River, so stormwater infiltration into sewer lines is a common problem we see locally. Cracked pipes or open joints allow groundwater to flood into your drainage system during heavy rain, overwhelming the line and causing backups inside the house. A camera inspection pinpoints exactly where the water is getting in so we can seal or replace the damaged section.

Do you do drain inspections for rental properties and investment homes?

Yes, we do a lot of these in Strathpine. With the number of older rental properties around Gympie Road and the streets off Dixon Street, landlords and property managers call us regularly to check drain condition before it becomes a tenant complaint. A quick camera inspection between tenancies can catch small issues before they turn into expensive emergency repairs or insurance claims.

Can you inspect drains at my Strathpine business or shop?

Absolutely. We work with a number of commercial properties and food businesses around the Strathpine Centre and Gympie Road strip. Restaurants, cafes, and takeaway shops are especially prone to grease buildup in their drain lines which causes recurring blockages. A camera inspection shows us how bad the buildup is and whether the pipe needs a full jet blast or if there's structural damage underneath the grease.

How much notice do you need to book a drain inspection?

Usually none. We service Strathpine and the surrounding Pine Rivers area daily and carry all our camera equipment on the van at all times. Most people call in the morning and we're there the same day. If your drains are actively overflowing or backing up into the house, let us know when you call and we'll get to you as a priority.

My toilet keeps gurgling when I run the shower. Is that a drain problem?

That gurgling sound means air is being pushed back through your toilet because something is restricting flow further down the drain line. It could be a partial blockage from roots or debris, or the pipe could be sagging and holding water in one spot. Either way, a camera inspection takes a few minutes to find the cause and tells us exactly what needs fixing before it turns into a full backup.

If you find a problem, do I have to get it fixed straight away?

No, there's no obligation. We show you the footage, explain what we found, and give you a fixed price quote. Some problems need urgent attention, like a collapse or a heavy root blockage, but others can be monitored for a while. We'll be upfront about what's urgent and what can wait so you can make the decision that suits your budget and situation.

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CCTV Drain Camera Inspections Across Strathpine

When drains keep blocking up, draining slowly, or leaking somewhere you can't find, a camera inspection gives you answers fast. At Weekend Plumbing Co. we provide CCTV drain inspections throughout Strathpine and surrounding suburbs including Lawnton, Bray Park, Petrie, and across the Moreton Bay corridor. We're based in Albany Creek and carry full HD camera equipment on every van, so we can be at your Strathpine property with gear ready to go, 24/7.

Our Strathpine plumbers push HD cameras through your entire drain system and display the footage live on a monitor at your property. We identify root intrusion, structural cracks, blockages, pipe corrosion, and joint failures without any digging. You see exactly what's going on inside your pipes, and we pinpoint where every problem sits on your property. That means any repairs target the right spot first time, saving your yard and your wallet.

Why Strathpine Properties Need Drain Camera Inspections

We work across Strathpine regularly and there are specific drainage challenges that keep this suburb on our job sheet. Here's what drives most of our inspection bookings in the area:

Root Intrusion From Established Trees

Strathpine has plenty of mature street trees and established gardens, and the root systems that come with them are relentless when it comes to finding drainage pipes. Roots exploit any weak point, whether that's a cracked joint, a degraded seal, or a hairline fracture in an old clay pipe. Once they're in, they grow fast and trap everything that flows past until the pipe is completely blocked. We see heavy root damage on properties near Pine Rivers Park and along the creek corridors running through the suburb, but it's common on any block with sizeable trees nearby. Our camera shows every entry point and how severe the growth is, so we can recommend targeted root cutting, pipe relining, or replacement depending on what makes sense for your situation.

Older Drainage That's Wearing Out

Strathpine has a real mix of housing, from older brick and timber places through to newer builds. The older properties are still running on their original clay and early PVC drainage, and after years of reactive soil movement, root pressure, and general wear, those systems are showing their age. We find joint separation, cracked pipe walls, sagging sections, and crushed lengths that are close to failing. The wet/dry cycle in Strathpine's clay soils is particularly hard on pipe joints because the ground constantly expands and contracts around them. A camera inspection maps the condition of your whole system so you can plan repairs before a quiet problem turns into a sewage emergency.

Blockages That Won't Go Away

If a plumber has cleared the same drain multiple times and the blockage keeps returning, the problem isn't the blockage itself. Something structural is causing it. That might be a crushed section, a belly in the line collecting debris, roots regrowing after each clearing, or a failed joint acting as a debris trap. We hear this story a lot from Strathpine homeowners who've spent good money on repeated call-outs without ever getting a lasting result. One camera inspection identifies the root cause so we can fix the actual problem, not just the symptom.

Drain Checks Before Buying a Property

Building inspectors don't assess underground drainage, and in Strathpine where you've got a mix of older housing stock and properties in lower-lying areas near the Pine River floodplain, that's a risk. We've done pre-purchase inspections where the property looked solid above ground but the camera told a different story below. Root-damaged sewers, collapsed sections, and failing connections that would have cost the buyer thousands after settlement. A drain inspection before you sign gives you the full picture and real leverage to negotiate.

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What to Expect From a Strathpine Drain Inspection

Four steps from phone call to full report. Here's how the process works.

Get in Touch

Call us on 0482 979 551 and tell us what's going on. Slow drains, recurring blockages, bad smells, pre-purchase check, whatever the situation, we'll ask a few questions and get you booked in. Same-day appointments are standard for us, and emergencies involving sewage backups get bumped to the front of the queue.

We Arrive Onsite

We show up with our full CCTV rig. The camera head has LED lighting and sits on a flexible cable that navigates bends and handles pipe sizes from 40mm bathroom waste right up to 300mm sewer mains. The live feed goes straight to a screen at your property so you're watching everything alongside us as we go.

Expert CCTV Drain Inspection

The camera enters through existing access points, cleanouts, inspection openings, or vent pipes, and we run it through every line. We're scanning for blockages, root growth, cracked or collapsed sections, gradient issues, joint separations, and corrosion. A built-in locator marks each problem on the surface so we can map exactly where it sits on your property. Most homes are done within 30 to 60 minutes.

You Get the Full Picture

We walk you through the footage and explain every finding in plain language. You receive a written report with video, photos, mapped problem locations, and severity ratings. If anything needs repairing, we hand you a fixed price quote before any work begins. You know the cost, the scope, and the timeframe before you make a decision.

What We Typically Find in Strathpine Drains

After running cameras through Strathpine properties week after week, the same issues keep coming up. Here's what we find most often.

Roots Taking Over Drain Lines

This is the job we get called to most in Strathpine. Mature trees along residential streets and through the creek corridors send roots straight for drainage pipes. They get in through cracked joints and worn seals, then grow until the pipe is completely blocked. The frustrating part for homeowners is that roots grow back after clearing, so you end up paying for the same job over and over unless the entry points are sealed properly. Our camera identifies exactly where roots are getting in and how much damage they've caused, so we can recommend whether trenchless pipe relining will seal things up permanently or if that section of pipe needs replacing.

Cracked Pipes

Strathpine's clay soil expands when it's wet and shrinks when it dries out, and that constant movement takes a toll on buried pipes. Older clay drainage is especially vulnerable because the material becomes brittle with age and can't flex with the ground anymore. We find longitudinal cracks, joint separations, and full fractures where sections have split apart. Our camera documents every crack with its size and location so we can tell you which ones are stable enough to watch and which are actively leaking or letting roots in.

Collapsed Sections Under Structures

Pipes that have been carrying load they weren't designed for eventually give way. We find collapses under extended driveways, carports, retaining walls, and home additions that were built over existing drain runs. Once a pipe collapses, drainage stops and excavation is the only option. Our camera shows exactly where the failure starts and how much pipe is affected, keeping the dig as small as possible.

Things That Shouldn't Be in Your Drains

Toys, wet wipes, building rubble, concrete slurry, tools dropped during construction. We've seen it all come up on the camera in Strathpine properties. These objects lodge in the line and catch everything that flows past, building into a blockage over time. The camera pinpoints what's stuck and where, so we go straight to it instead of guessing.

Grease and Scale

Kitchen drains coat up with grease over the years, and bathroom lines accumulate scale from hard water and soap. Both problems gradually reduce the pipe's internal diameter until drainage slows noticeably. Commercial kitchens and food businesses around the Strathpine Centre precinct deal with this on a bigger scale, but residential properties build up enough grease to cause problems too. Our camera shows how thick the coating is so we can determine whether high pressure water jetting will clear it or if the pipe wall has deteriorated underneath.

Joint Failures and Bad Connections

Every pipe junction is a potential weak point. Soil movement pulls joints apart, poor installation leaves gaps, and renovation work that connects new PVC to old clay often results in mismatched fittings that leak or trap debris. We find this in Strathpine homes that have had bathroom or kitchen upgrades over the years, and at the boundary where your private drainage connects to the council sewer main. The camera reveals the condition of every connection so we know which joints are holding and which ones are causing grief.

What Happens After Your Strathpine Drain Inspection

Once the camera has been through your system, here's what you take away:

Your Complete Inspection Report

A written report covering every finding with video footage, photos, and mapped locations showing where each issue sits on your property. Every problem gets a severity rating and our recommended next step. The report is yours permanently and comes in useful for insurance claims, property negotiations, or just knowing the baseline condition of your drainage. For Strathpine properties in lower-lying areas near the Pine River floodplain, this documentation is especially valuable after flood events.

What Needs Fixing Now vs What Can Wait

We break down every finding by urgency. Some problems need immediate attention to prevent sewage backflow or further damage. Others, like minor cracks or early root tendrils, can be monitored and dealt with when it suits you. We give you the honest picture and let you decide.

Fixed Pricing With No Surprises

If work is needed, you get a fixed price quote before we touch anything. The number we quote is the number you pay. We explain what the repair involves, how long it takes, and any impact on your property so there's nothing unexpected when the work starts.

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Strathpine Drain Camera Inspections, Book Today

Every van carries our full CCTV camera setup, so when you call we can get to your Strathpine property the same day and start inspecting straight away. No delays, no return visits to bring the right gear.

What's included with every inspection:

No callout fee
Live on-screen footage
Same-day service, usually within hours
Non-invasive, zero damage to your property
Written report with video, photos, and mapped problem locations
Honest recommendations and fixed price repair quotes
Available 7 days including public holidays

CCTV camera footage showing tree root intrusion in Strathpine drain pipes

Why Strathpine Homeowners Call Weekend Plumbing Co. First

Local, fast, and no rubbish advice. Here's what you get when you book a cctv drain inspection with Weekend Plumbing:

Based near Strathpine: We're a short drive away and service the area daily
HD camera on every van: Sharp footage that shows problems clearly, not blurry guesswork
Same-day bookings: Most inspections happen within hours of your call
Familiar with Strathpine drainage: Reactive soils, mature root systems, older pipe materials, flood-prone areas near the Pine River
We won't sell you work you don't need: You get an honest assessment of what's urgent and what's not
Fixed quotes before we start: The price we give you is the price you pay
24/7 emergency callouts: Sewage emergency? We can have a camera in your drains today

Call us on 0482 979 551 to book your Strathpine drain inspection. Available 7 days including public holidays.

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Ready For Your CCTV Drain Camera Inspection In Strathpine?

Call now to book your same-day drain inspection. We're your local Strathpine drain experts, positioned on Brisbane's northside with professional camera equipment prepared to reveal exactly what's happening inside your drainage system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

CCTV Drain Inspection Strathpine FAQs

Strathpine sits in a low lying area near the North Pine River, so stormwater infiltration into sewer lines is a common problem we see locally. Cracked pipes or open joints allow groundwater to flood into your drainage system during heavy rain, overwhelming the line and causing backups inside the house. A camera inspection pinpoints exactly where the water is getting in so we can seal or replace the damaged section.
Yes, we do a lot of these in Strathpine. With the number of older rental properties around Gympie Road and the streets off Dixon Street, landlords and property managers call us regularly to check drain condition before it becomes a tenant complaint. A quick camera inspection between tenancies can catch small issues before they turn into expensive emergency repairs or insurance claims.
Absolutely. We work with a number of commercial properties and food businesses around the Strathpine Centre and Gympie Road strip. Restaurants, cafes, and takeaway shops are especially prone to grease buildup in their drain lines which causes recurring blockages. A camera inspection shows us how bad the buildup is and whether the pipe needs a full jet blast or if there's structural damage underneath the grease.
Usually none. We service Strathpine and the surrounding Pine Rivers area daily and carry all our camera equipment on the van at all times. Most people call in the morning and we're there the same day. If your drains are actively overflowing or backing up into the house, let us know when you call and we'll get to you as a priority.
That gurgling sound means air is being pushed back through your toilet because something is restricting flow further down the drain line. It could be a partial blockage from roots or debris, or the pipe could be sagging and holding water in one spot. Either way, a camera inspection takes a few minutes to find the cause and tells us exactly what needs fixing before it turns into a full backup.
No, there's no obligation. We show you the footage, explain what we found, and give you a fixed price quote. Some problems need urgent attention, like a collapse or a heavy root blockage, but others can be monitored for a while. We'll be upfront about what's urgent and what can wait so you can make the decision that suits your budget and situation.