FAQ

When undertaking any drain CCTV inspection, our sophisticated and high-tech drain camera is inserted into the drain or pipe. It is then fed along the pipe and records direct to DVD all images.

Once the blockage has been identified using our drain CCTV technology, the technician then utilised a feature of the camera head to determine the ground depth of the blockage as well as it's precise location.

We are able to then mark the block/blockage area on the ground above. This specialised drain CCTV technology enables us to accurately locate the blockage to within 100mm.

Cesspits and soak holes are small catchment/drains used to divert surface flooding. Commonly, Cesspits tend to block up due to excess silt, debris, rubbish and leaves.

We can either use a vacuum loader to suck out the material in the cesspit or flush a cesspit with the hydro jetter to clear it.

Soak holes are prevalent where there are few or no standard storm water lines available and are primarily designed to disperse storm water and excess rain water from a cess pit.

Often they can be defective due to an excessive build up of silt and therefore this inhibits ground leaching

Septic tanks generally need pumping (cleaning out) every 3–5 years to remove sludge and sediment.

• The frequency depends on what goes into the system
• How many people use it and the capacity of the tables
• Whether you recycle grey water

Disposing properly of used fats and oils is very important. If you don't, they can cause expensive problems later. Fats will become solid and eventually biock your pipes requiring a plumber to clear. - AVOID COSTLY REPAIRS...

• Cleaning the trap should be done regularly - once a month is usually alright but it will depend on your type of business and how much fat is going into the grease trap. Three months would be the maximum.
• We service many clients within the South Canterbury area, and are able to assist you with information for local coucil bylaws in this area.
• What happens to the waste from the grease traps? We recycle it where we can. If that cannot be done, we dump at the approved site for processing which is the Timaru District Council Milliscreen.