CCTV Drain Inspection in Northcote
See exactly what is wrong before anyone quotes a repair.
How it works
Northcote 3070 · Inner-North Melbourne
Pipe reliningin Northcote.
Inner-north terraces and workers' cottages have narrow side access, which rules excavation out before the price does. Cracked, blocked and root-invaded pipes rebuilt from the inside — no trench through the driveway, no reinstatement bill, and a 50-year warranty on the liner.
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- 25+Years in Melbourne drains
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01 — Local conditions
Why Northcote drains fail the way they do
Inner-north terraces and workers' cottages were never built with machine access in mind. Shared boundaries, a metre of side path, and the original clay line running the full length of a narrow block. Excavation here often is not just expensive, it is impractical.
Northcote, Thornbury and Fairfield also sit under heavy street planting, and the plane trees along the main roads are consistent customers of ours. Lining the run seals the joints they have been using without anyone needing to touch the tree.
Every job starts the same way: a CCTV drain inspection so you can see the fault before anyone quotes a repair. If relining is right we do it; if the line has collapsed we say so and quote the dig instead.
02 — What we do here
Drain work we carry out across Northcote
No-Dig Pipe Relining in Northcote
Rebuild the pipe from the inside — no trench, no jackhammer.
How it worksSewer Pipe Repair in Northcote
Cracked, offset and root-invaded sewer lines sealed end to end.
How it worksStormwater Pipe Relining in Northcote
Stop stormwater escaping under slabs, paths and footings.
How it worksTree Root Removal in Northcote
Cut the roots out, then seal the joints they came through.
How it works03 — The job
Four steps, usually two days
01
We look before we quote
A high-resolution camera goes down the line so we can measure the damage, find the depth and confirm relining is actually the right call. Thirty to ninety minutes. You keep the footage whether you book the work or not.
02
The pipe gets cleaned out
Roots, scale and debris are cut back with a high-pressure jetter until the inside wall is bare. A liner can only bond to a clean pipe, so this step is not optional and it is where cheap operators cut corners.
03
A new pipe is formed inside the old one
A felt liner saturated in epoxy resin is pulled through, inflated hard against the wall and cured in place. Junctions are reinstated with a cutter. Nothing is excavated and nothing is cut.
04
We camera it again and hand it over
A second inspection confirms a continuous, joint-free liner from end to end. You get the before and after footage, a written report and the 50-year liner warranty paperwork.
04 — Comparison
Relining a Northcote pipe against digging it up
| Criterion | Pipe relining | Dig and replace |
|---|---|---|
| Time on site | 1–2 days | 3–5 days, often longer |
| Your driveway | Untouched | Cut, removed, re-poured |
| Garden and paving | Untouched | Excavated and reinstated |
| Root re-entry | Sealed permanently | Returns at the new joints |
| Reinstatement cost | None | Concreting, paving, landscaping |
| Council permits | Rarely needed | Often needed for crossings |
| Warranty | 50 years on the liner | Workmanship only |
Honest caveat: if a pipe has fully collapsed there is nothing left to line against, and we will tell you to dig. The camera decides, not the quote.
05 — Proof
Recent work near Northcote
★★★★★
“Excellent job clearing and fixing the tree roots blocking our sewer pipe. Straight answers, no upsell, and the driveway never got touched.”
Rob C.
Camberwell · Sewer line, tree roots
★★★★★
“We had four plumbers come out. Nick was the only one who actually found the problem instead of guessing, and the camera footage proved it.”
Mary X.
Kew · Recurring blockage
Reviews shown are from the Google profile of our parent business, DrainPro — same crews, same trucks, same licence.
06 — Nearby
We also cover the suburbs around Northcote
Same crews, same day. Thornbury, Fairfield, Preston, Clifton Hill, Alphington and the rest of inner-north Melbourne.
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Questions
Pipe relining in Northcote — straight answers
How much does pipe relining cost in Northcote?
There is no Northcote price, only a price for your run. Length, diameter, depth and the number of junctions to reinstate decide it, which is why we camera the line before we quote. The inspection is free, the quote is fixed, and the drivers are explained in what pipe relining costs.
How fast can you get to Northcote 3070?
Usually the same day. We run three depots, Oakleigh, Essendon and Ivanhoe, and keep inspection slots open daily. Emergencies anywhere in Northcote are answered 24 hours.
Do you cover the streets around Northcote as well?
Yes — we are through Thornbury, Fairfield, Preston, Clifton Hill and Alphington constantly, and the wider inner-north Melbourne area every week. If you are on the boundary of two suburbs just call and we will confirm.
What sort of pipes are under Northcote houses?
Mostly terracotta or earthenware in anything pre-1970, with PVC in later work and patches. Terraces with shared boundaries, no side access and original clay lines running the length of the block. We line all of those, from 50mm up to 300mm.
Can you reline under a Northcote driveway without breaking it?
That is the main reason people in Northcote call us. We work through an existing inspection point, so the driveway, the crossover and anything else above the pipe stays exactly as it is.
Will relining stop the tree roots coming back?
Yes, because it removes what they were using. A cured liner is continuous from one end of the run to the other with no joints, so there is no gap for a root to enter. See tree root removal for how we clear the line first.
I am selling in Northcote. Is an inspection worth it?
On any Northcote property built before about 1980, yes. A buyer's plumber will ask, and a footage pack plus a written report is a far better position than a surprise during the cooling-off period.
What if the pipe under my Northcote property has collapsed?
Then we will tell you to dig that section, and we will show you why on the footage. A liner needs a pipe wall to form against. We can usually excavate the collapsed metre or two and line the rest of the run.
Book an inspection
Book a free inspection in Northcote
Tell us what the drain is doing and we will book a CCTV inspection, usually same day. No charge, no obligation, and you keep the footage either way.
Oakleigh depot48 Downing Street, Oakleigh VIC 3166
Essendon depot65 Rose Street, Essendon VIC 3040
Ivanhoe depot26 Seddon Street, Ivanhoe VIC 3079
Mon – Fri6:30am – 7:00pm
Saturday7:00am – 5:00pm
Sunday8:00am – 4:00pm
Emergencies24 hours