CCTV Float Inspection
CCTV Float Inspection Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Beyond
Drain Tech Australia provides CCTV float inspections for stormwater, sewer and drainage assets where conventional robotic CCTV inspection may not be suitable.
Using a specialised float-mounted CCTV camera, we can inspect pipelines affected by high flow, standing water, tidal influence or access restrictions. This method allows us to capture clear internal footage of assets that may otherwise be difficult or unsafe to inspect using standard tractor CCTV equipment.
Float inspection is commonly used for large diameter pipes, tidally influenced stormwater lines, partially submerged assets and drainage systems where water levels prevent a clear conventional CCTV survey.
This inspection method has been successfully used for council, utility and civil infrastructure clients across South East Queensland.
Tidal or permanently water-holding pipelines
Large diameter pipes, culverts and difficult access drainage assets
High-flow stormwater or sewer assets
What Float Inspection Is Used For
Float inspection is used to inspect larger stormwater, sewer and drainage assets where traditional CCTV tractor access may be limited due to pipe size, flow conditions, depth or access restrictions.
The camera system is floated through the asset to capture visual footage of the internal pipe condition, allowing defects, obstructions, structural issues and serviceability concerns to be identified without needing to enter the pipe.
How the Inspection Is Completed
The float-mounted camera is deployed from a suitable access point such as a manhole, pit or chamber. As the unit travels through the pipe with the flow or controlled movement, live video footage is captured and reviewed by our operators.
Where practical, asset details, distances, defects and observations are recorded during the inspection so the condition of the pipeline can be assessed and reported clearly.
What the Report Includes
Following the inspection, clients can receive CCTV footage, defect observations, asset condition notes, photos where required and a report outlining the findings of the inspection.
Reports can be tailored to suit council, civil, construction, maintenance or asset management requirements.
When Float Inspection Is the Best Option
Float inspection is commonly used where pipe conditions make standard robotic CCTV inspection difficult, including larger diameter pipes, partially flowing assets, long drainage runs, culverts and areas with limited access.
It is a practical option for gaining visual condition information while reducing the need for confined space entry or more intrusive inspection methods.
Need a float inspection?
Our team can help inspect stormwater, sewer and drainage assets where standard CCTV access may be limited by water, flow or access conditions.