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Example job · 2 days
Collapsed clay sewer under a driveway — targeted replacement
01 · The problem
Sewage started backing up into the laundry after every heavy rain. The home was a 1920s build with the original clay sewer running under a concrete driveway — the owners were dreading a big dig.
02 · What the camera found
The camera showed a full collapse at 11 metres, right under the driveway. The rest of the line, surprisingly, was in good shape for its age. We located the collapse precisely above ground.
CCTV footage still — Lindfield, Example job
03 · What we did
Rather than replace the whole line, we dug a small targeted pit over the collapsed section only, replaced 1.5 metres of pipe, and reinstated the driveway. The rest of the sewer was left untouched.
04 · The outcome
The driveway was back in use within two days. A full-line replacement quote from another company had been $14,000 — the camera meant we only fixed what was actually broken.
Job at a glance
Suburb
Lindfield, North Shore
On site
2 days
Equipment
Jetter, CCTV camera, locator
Written report
Yes, with stills
Total cost
$2,600–$4,000 (CCTV, locate, and 1.5m targeted replacement)
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