20 Years of Stormwater Drainage Experience in Dohles Rocks

Persistent yard flooding usually comes down to one of a few causes: a blocked or collapsed stormwater pipe, an undersized system that can't cope with heavy rainfall, poor ground grading that directs water toward your home instead of away from it, or a downpipe that was never properly connected to the stormwater line. Properties in low-lying areas near waterways can also be more prone to pooling simply because there's less natural fall for water to drain away. A camera inspection is usually the fastest way to identify exactly what's happening underground.

While it might seem like a simple job, downpipe and stormwater connections need to meet council plumbing standards, and getting it wrong can lead to water pooling against your foundations or being directed somewhere it shouldn't. A licensed plumber will make sure the connection has the correct fall, uses appropriate fittings, and ties into the legal point of discharge rather than simply running water toward a neighbouring property or into the sewer system.

An overflowing pit is often a sign that something downstream is restricted, whether that's a build-up of silt and leaves, root intrusion from nearby trees, or a collapsed section of pipe further along the line. It can also happen if the pit or pipework was undersized for the amount of water it needs to carry. Clearing the debris might offer a temporary fix, but if the overflowing keeps happening, it's worth having the full line inspected to find the underlying cause.

Certain stormwater works, particularly anything involving a new connection, altering the legal point of discharge, or working near an easement, do require council approval and need to be carried out by a licensed plumber. Unauthorised work can create compliance issues down the track, especially if you come to sell the property. Our team is familiar with local council stormwater requirements and can advise on what approvals apply to your specific job.

We use CCTV cameras to run through the stormwater line and visually locate blockages, cracks, root intrusion or collapsed sections, paired with sonar tracking to pinpoint the exact position and depth of the fault. This means we can usually identify the problem without any exploratory digging at all. From there, we can often repair the affected section using trenchless techniques like pipe relining, which avoids disturbing your driveway, garden beds or paved areas.