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It’s easy to ignore the health of your underground pipes when everything is running smoothly. Sometimes it takes a blockage, a burst pipe, flooding or another expensive situation to make you pay attention. Regular underground pipe inspections help keep your pipes in good working order and reduce the likelihood of costly repairs.
Pipelines are a vital part of the plumbing system for both homes and businesses. In industries like engineering, manufacturing and food production, they handle the transfer of fluids and substances to the right destination. Different industries require different pipe shapes and materials, ranging from steel pipelines used for transporting petroleum oil to cast iron pipelines commonly found in sewerage systems. Many industrial pipelines are typically buried underground to protect them from damage, preserve the environment and keep their temperatures stable.
Underground pipe inspections help you catch issues like cracks, blockages and deterioration before they progress and become fully-fledged, significantly more expensive problems. If you’re due for an underground plumbing inspection in Sydney, SSTC has a proven track record of doing the job right.
An underground pipe inspection is when a professional investigates an underground pipeline for faults, such as blockages, cracking, or broken pipes, in utility systems. Typically, this is performed through a non-invasive method like CCTV technology, which allows you to spot problems in your pipelines without having to dig up the ground beneath which they’re buried. The problems that underground pipe inspections can identify include blockages caused by grease or debris, structural damage like holes and cracks, corrosion and leaks, and misaligned or poorly installed pipes.
During a CCTV underground pipeline inspection (also known as a drain or utility inspection), a professional inserts a waterproof SSTC camera in the pipe’s access point. This camera is mounted on a long, flexible rod that can navigate even the tightest bends and corners of your underground pipe system. You can monitor every inch of your underground pipe in real-time video footage.
Underground pipeline inspections are used in various industries, including those of both government and commercial contractors, infrastructure contractors, and asset owners. Underground inspections are the best way to uncover helpful information about the state of your underground pipes without having to perform a detailed and expensive excavation process.
A pipeline inspection is like any other form of necessary maintenance. It catches potential problems and weaknesses early before they can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs. The damage that you risk by neglecting pipeline inspections includes:
Contaminants and impurities can slowly but surely weaken the integrity of an underground pipeline’s structure. Substances like sand can collide against the sides of the pipeline and gradually thin its walls. This can lead to gas and liquid leaks, which pollute the surrounding landscapes. Erosion, blockages and leaks can lead to health hazards like bacteria and mould in water supplies. The older your pipes are, the more susceptible they are to this issue.
Damaged or corroded pipelines can leak hazardous materials onto the ground and into the surrounding ecosystem, potentially causing harm to people and nature. Corrosion can cause substances like natural gas, oil and CO2 to spill, leading to long-term damage to the soil and water.
When a pipeline grows weaker, too much pressure can lead to an explosion. Oil and gas leaking from the pipeline can also ignite if they come into contact with flames or high heat. Pipeline explosions can cause fatalities and injuries as well as damage to property and the environment. Natural gas is extremely flammable, and even a small leak of it can lead to an explosion or fire. Pipeline workers are at risk of burns and respiratory issues, among other injuries.
When pipelines are damaged, it interrupts the normal operation of a business, leading to a loss of revenue for the company. The longer the pipeline is out of action, the more the company stands to lose. Prolonged periods of repairs mean a significant reduction in output. The financial costs of such repairs are substantial, while reputational damage is another concern for the business.
An underground plumbing inspection can help identify corrosion, leaks and other issues before they get out of hand, protecting the safety of your site, your reputation and your revenue. The most common ways that site inspections prevent damage to pipes include:
Over time, underground pipes can accumulate sediment from water and other substances that restrict the normal flow of water and sewage. Letting these substances build up unchecked indefinitely leads to blockages and overflows, which can lead to pipeline failures and (particularly in the case of sewerage) damage to the surrounding natural landscape. An inspection can help you determine the extent of the build-up and the best course of action for its removal.
An underground plumbing inspection helps you identify the presence of corrosion in your pipes. Chemicals and other coarse materials cause the insides of a pipeline to gradually deteriorate. Corrosion weakens the integrity of pipes, raising the risk of leaks and ruptures. Early detection of corrosion is essential both to prevent emergencies and to protect the health of pipelines over the long term.
During underground pipe inspections, it’s common to come across leaks and cracks due to factors like age, wear and tear or excessive movement within the pipeline. Even small leaks can result in a substantial loss of water, making significant repairs necessary for not only pipelines but also surrounding structures. Leaks don’t have to cause major problems to be worth investigating. Sometimes, a small, simple leak can be the cause of higher-than-expected power bills.
It takes a skilled professional to properly install underground pipes. An amateurish installation increases the risk of problems like leaks and bursts down the line, particularly if the pipes undergo extreme pressure. If you’re unsure how much quality and care went into the installation of the pipes you’re working with, an underground pipe inspection can provide you with some much-needed answers.
Trusted by Australia’s largest construction companies, SSTC provides careful and precise CCTV pipeline inspections across Sydney. With a fully accredited, highly certified team, we implement solutions at competitive rates with the highest level of safety.
SSTC’s pipeline inspections have the ability to undertake direct electronic location mapping, take videos and still images of any blockages, identify debris and tree roots inside the pipeline, find the internal locations of bends and junctures and create pre-existing condition reports.
Every SSTC service, including our underground pipe inspections, uses the latest and most advanced technology with rugged and intelligent systems engineered to perform. Built for all weather conditions, our machines can easily withstand the dimly lit, wet, cramped and crowded conditions of Sydney’s underground drainage system. Every inspection we conduct complies with local regulations, including local council, Sydney Water specifications and Australian Standards (AS5488) for CCTV inspections.
With over 50 years of combined experience among our team, we’re experts at ensuring workplace safety. To find out more, call 1300 007 782 or contact the SSTC team for a free quote.
