Pipe camera · Kanal-TV · Berlin
Camera inspection in Berlin: examining sewer pipes from the inside
Are you dealing with recurring blockages, sewage backing up into your basement, or unpleasant odors in your bathroom—or perhaps you are planning to purchase a home? Using a pipe inspection camera, we can see exactly what is happening inside your sewer lines—identifying cracks, misaligned joints, root intrusion, debris, or improper connections. You will receive a video recording and a detailed report, allowing you to make decisions based on reliable information.
- Stack, collector, and main drain pipes; building connection to the sewer
- Video, photos, and written record
- Locating the pipe route and the point of damage from above
Available around the clock · Appointments throughout Berlin and the surrounding area
Occasions
When a camera inspection is advisable
- Recurring blockages – if a drain becomes clogged again shortly after being cleaned, there is almost always an underlying structural cause.
- Damp basement walls or water in the basement – a leaking underground pipe can release water into the surrounding soil and the masonry.
- Smell of sewage in the bathroom, basement, or yard.
- Rats or ground depressions in the courtyard or front garden.
- Before purchasing a house or a residential complex—bear in mind that the primary utility lines in older Berlin buildings often date back to the time of their original construction.
- Before renovating a bathroom, basement, or courtyard paving.
- After the pipe cleaning, to check the result.
Technology
What the pipe camera shows – and what you get
We insert a push-rod camera into the pipe via an inspection opening, roof vent, or toilet connection. A transmitter in the camera head allows us to pinpoint its location from the outside—this lets us determine exactly where a defect is situated beneath the floor or yard, as well as how deep it lies.
Among other things, the following can be identified:
- Cracks, fragmentation, and pitting
- Misalignment and leaky joints
- Root intrusion, incrustations, and grease deposits
- Reverse gradients and subsidence
- Incorrect connections and unknown branches
You will receive the recording as a video, along with selected still images and a log containing distance markers. This allows you to compare repair quotes—such as trenchless pipe lining versus excavation—or to document the condition of the pipes for a prospective buyer, property management, or an insurance company.
Berlin
Old main drain pipes in Berlin buildings
In many of Berlin’s older buildings—dating from both before and after the war—the original stoneware or cast-iron pipes from the time of construction can still be found beneath the basement floor. These pipes are compromised by the roots of trees growing in the courtyard, ground subsidence, and the accumulation of deposits over many decades. Furthermore, the section of the pipe running from the building to the property boundary is the responsibility of the property owner.
We inspect the pipes running from the building to the transfer manhole or the connection sewer of the Berlin Water Works (Berliner Wasserbetriebe) and let you know whether any action is required—and how urgent it is. Not every irregularity necessitates immediate repair.
Sequence
Procedure in Berlin
Coordinate a date
We clarify which pipeline is to be inspected and where access points are located.
Preparation
If necessary, the pipe is flushed beforehand so that the camera has a clear view.
Inspection & Locating
Camera, live feed, and locating of damaged areas from above.
Protocol
Video, photos, measurements, and our assessment regarding repair or renovation.
Is water leaking out right now?
Close the main water tap or shut-off valve, switch off the electricity in the affected rooms (only from a dry location), take photographs of the damage – and then give us a call. We will advise you over the phone on the best steps to take until we arrive.
Area of application
Camera inspections throughout Berlin and the surrounding area
We offer camera inspections in all twelve Berlin districts; from our base in Westend, we can quickly reach any location via the A100, A111, and Heerstraße—as well as in the neighboring municipalities in Brandenburg.
Berlin Districts
- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf
- Spandau
- Steglitz-Zehlendorf
- Tempelhof-Schöneberg
- Mitte
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
- Pankow
- Reinickendorf
- Neukölln
- Treptow-Köpenick
- Lichtenberg
- Marzahn-Hellersdorf
Surrounding area (Brandenburg)
- Potsdam
- Falkensee
- Kleinmachnow & Teltow
- Stahnsdorf
- Dallgow-Döberitz
- Hennigsdorf
- Oranienburg
- Bernau bei Berlin
- Hoppegarten
- Schönefeld
- Königs Wusterhausen
- Ludwigsfelde
Do you live a bit further out? Just give us a call – often, an appointment can still be arranged.
FAQ
Questions regarding camera inspections in Berlin
How long does a camera inspection take?
For a single-family home or a line within an apartment building, it usually takes one to two hours. Longer main drain lines and multiple access points require correspondingly more time.
Does the pipe need to be cleaned beforehand?
If it is severely clogged or dirty, then yes—otherwise, the camera won’t be able to see anything. We can take care of that for you as well; see pipe cleaning.
Will I get the video?
Yes. You will receive the recording and a report containing still images, sent to you digitally.
Can the damage be repaired without digging?
Often, yes. Many types of damage can be repaired from the inside using liners or short liners. Whether this is feasible can only be determined by a camera inspection.
Who is responsible for the management?
Responsibility for property drainage, up to the point of connection with the public sewer, generally lies with the property owner. Tenants who suspect an issue should contact their landlord or property management.
Inquiry
Request a camera inspection in Berlin
Please briefly describe where moisture or water is visible and how long it has been present. We will call you back to discuss the next steps and arrange an appointment. In the event of an active water leak, please call us immediately.
- Phone: 030 814562308
- E-Mail: info@leckage-berlin.de
- Address: Reichsstraße 36, 14052 Berlin (Westend)
- Availability: 24/7