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CCTV Drain Camera Hire — Cape Town

Inspect drains up to 50m with HD recording, a meter indicator and insurance-ready reports.

CCTV drain camera for hire in Cape Town — 50m reel with HD monitor

About this tool

See exactly what is happening inside a drain before you quote. The camera head travels up to 50m down the line, records in HD, and the meter indicator tells you precisely how far in a defect sits. Recordings can be submitted as reports for insurance claims — a huge value-add for your customers.

R600per day · same day collection / next day delivery (charges may apply)
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Fittings & extras you'll likely need

What to have on the bakkie so the hire day isn't wasted.

Access pointA rodding eye, gully, inspection opening (IO) or removed toilet gives the camera entry to the line.
USB stick / SD cardTo take the HD recording off site for your report and the customer's insurer.
Drain cleaning firstA blocked line hides defects — jet or rod the drain before surveying where possible.
Gloves & wipesThe pushrod comes back dirty; keep the reel and your bakkie clean.
💡 Not sure on sizes or fittings? Call us on 073 701 7408 before you collect — phone support is part of the service.

On the job

The tool and what you'll see on site.

How to use it — step by step

An easy guide to get it right first time. Full support on the phone if you get stuck.

  1. Open the access pointLift the gully grid, rodding eye or IO cover closest to the suspected problem.
  2. Power up and zero the counterSwitch the unit on, check the camera image, and zero the meter counter at the pipe entry.
  3. Feed the camera up the linePush steadily — never force it. Watch the screen as you go.
  4. Record the defectWhen you find the problem, note the meter reading and record a slow pass of the defect.
  5. Mark the position above groundUse the distance reading (or hire our Drain Camera & Sonde Combo to pinpoint it exactly).
  6. Download and reportSave the footage, photograph the access points, and hand the customer an insurance-ready report.