Pipeview runs CCTV camera inspections for pre-purchase reports, blocked drains and council compliance across the Hutt Valley and greater Wellington. Camera in the ground by 8 am, video report in your inbox by 5 pm.
Buying a house in the Hutt Valley? A drain camera inspection shows root intrusion, cracked pipes, bellied sections and illegal connections before you go unconditional. We grade every pipe 1–5 using the NZ Pipe Inspection Manual standard.
Camera enters at the gully trap and runs the full length of every accessible lateral and main connection.
Video is recorded with distance markers and timestamped defect stills.
Same-day PDF report with condition grades, a site plan overlay and a recommended action list.
Reports are accepted by all major Wellington real-estate law firms and are valid for council code-compliance applications.
Blockage investigations
If your drains are slow, backing up or overflowing, a camera tells us exactly where the problem is and what caused it — roots, fat, ground movement or a collapsed section — before anyone starts digging.
Single-line camera ($150 call-out + per metre) Most residential blockages resolved in one visit
Multi-line investigation For repeated blockages or suspected shared-drain issues
Emergency same-day Call before 10 am for afternoon attendance. Surcharge applies.
Council compliance
Hutt City Council and Wellington City Council both require a drain camera report for certain building consents, code-compliance certificates and subdivision approvals. We deliver reports in the format each council specifies, including the NZ Pipe Inspection Manual defect coding.
We are on the approved contractor lists for Hutt City Council and Wellington Water.
How it works
You book online or by phone. Tell us the address, the reason for the inspection and your preferred date. We confirm within two hours.
We arrive with the van and camera. Setup takes fifteen minutes. The inspection itself takes 30–90 minutes depending on the number of lines.
Live screen on site. You (or your plumber) can watch the feed and ask questions while the camera runs.
Report by 5 pm. A PDF with video stills, condition grades, a defect summary and recommended next steps — emailed the same day.
Video file within 48 hours. The full unedited footage is uploaded to a private link and sent to you. It stays live for 90 days.
Pricing
Pre-purchase report — standard residential Up to 4 lines, same-day PDF$380 + GST
Pre-purchase report — large property 5+ lines or multi-unit$520 + GST
Blockage investigation — single line$150 + GST
Additional lines (per line)$65 + GST
Council compliance report$420 + GST
Emergency same-day surcharge$80 + GST
Travel outside Hutt Valley (per km from base)$1.20 + GST
Service area
Case studies
Pre-purchase save — Naenae
Problem
Vendor claimed drains were clear. Camera found root intrusion in three joins and a bellied section under the driveway.
Outcome
Buyer renegotiated $14,000 off the purchase price, covering the repair quote from their plumber.
Recurring blockage — Petone
Problem
Kitchen drain blocking every three months despite repeated hydro-jetting.
Finding
Camera showed a grease trap had been removed during a previous renovation. Fat was accumulating at a 90-degree bend 8 m from the house.
Fix
New grease trap installed. No blockages in twelve months.
What clients say
"The report saved us from buying a house with a collapsed main drain. Worth every cent."
"Same-day turnaround meant we could go unconditional on time. The report was clear enough for our lawyer to read without us translating."
"I subcontract Pipeview for all my camera work. Reliable, well-equipped and the reports meet the standard my clients expect."
Book an inspection
Most bookings are confirmed within two hours. For emergency same-day, call 04 569 0000 before 10 am.
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