Blocked Stormwater Drains

Is Your Stormwater Drain Blocked?

Has your stormwater drain been draining slowly? Or has it perhaps started backing up and overflowing? It looks like you need help from someone who can unblock stormwater drains with no problem!

Thankfully, at Metropolitan Plumbing, conquering blocked stormwater pipes and drains is one of our specialties. We are your blocked drain experts and can pinpoint the location and cause of your drain blockage. We can have it cleaned and cleared with the use of our CCTV camera technology or high-pressure water jetting.

If your pipework has collapsed or shows signs of damage, our skilled plumbers will be able to repair or replace your pipes. From tree roots to dirt and sludge, our expert stormwater drain clearing team has seen it all.

Contact us today for help with your pipes and other drainage infrastructure.

What is a Stormwater Drain?

A stormwater drain is a crucial part of your property’s drainage system. It’s responsible for collecting rainwater from your roof gutters, driveway and yard and directing it away from your house via stormwater pipes.

Usually, you’ll find these stormwater drains near the base of your home or along the edges of your property. Other essential parts of your stormwater drainage system include:

• roof gutters (and gutter guards)
• downpipes
• stormwater drainage pits
• stormwater grates

To best protect your property, your stormwater drain must always flow freely, particularly during heavy rain and storm season. They help prevent excess water runoff from pooling around your house or on your roof, which could lead to various major plumbing dilemmas – more than just clogged drains.

What Causes Blocked Stormwater Drains?

Have you ever wondered what causes a blocked stormwater drainage system?

Well, there are several common culprits behind this frustrating issue. When you experience excessive water flow during heavy rain or storm season, you can quickly find out if your stormwater drainage systems are clear. Among the most common factors are:

• Accumulated leaves, twigs, and other debris that get washed into the drains during heavy rains.
• A gradual build-up of dirt, sand, and silt, especially in areas with poor drainage systems.
• Litter tossed onto streets and sidewalks.
• Tree roots penetrating stormwater pipes.

These materials can be particularly difficult to dislodge or break up when the build-up gets too large and dense. Beneath the storm drain, they can cause all manner of problems, from blocking the stormwater pits or creating blockages, and preventing water from flowing freely.

Knowing these common causes can help us take preventive measures to ensure our stormwater drainage system stays clear and functions efficiently, reducing the risk of flooding and water damage during rainy seasons.

Remedies for a Blocked Stormwater Drainage System

Dealing with a blocked stormwater drain can certainly be frustrating. However, there are effective remedies to tackle this issue and get the water flowing again.

A drain auger (also known as a drain snake) can often be an effective way to unblock stormwater drains. Insert it into the drain and carefully navigate it through the obstruction, breaking it up along the way by turning the crank.

For more stubborn blockages, you may need a CCTV drain camera, a hydro jet drain cleaner and a fully qualified, licensed plumber from Metropolitan Plumbing to operate them both. We use these powerful tools to identify the blockage deep within the drainage system can blast away the debris and build up with high pressure water jets to restore the drain’s functionality.

Call On Professional Plumbing Services

With these handy remedies, you can tackle a blocked storm water drain effectively and prevent flooding headaches in the future. But for a severely blocked stormwater system, call the experts at Metropolitan Plumbing and take advantage of our professional stormwater drainage services.

Throughout the process, the licensed plumber will carefully monitor the CCTV drain camera feed to ensure the blockage is fully cleared. Once the drain is flowing freely again, you can rest easy knowing that your stormwater system is in top-notch condition, thanks to the expertise of a professional plumber.

Call Metropolitan For Emergency Stormwater Drain Cleaning

If your stormwater drain suddenly starts overflowing, you don’t want to leave it too long to get it fixed. Call Metropolitan Plumbing, and we can have one of our expert plumbers assess and repair your blocked drain in no time. People turn to us for:

• Expert service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including weekends and public holidays.
• No extra after-hours charges for stormwater drain clearing.
• Fast service within 1 hour* of your call to address your emergency.
• Access to all necessary tools to address stormwater blockages.
• Convenient finance options** for approved customers who meet eligibility criteria.
• A range of payment options including credit card (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx), cash, direct online deposit and cheque.

We specialise in unclogging stormwater drainage systems, so property owners know that we can get their external flow of water running smoothly again.

Finance Options** For Blocked Stormwater Pipes and Drains

If you’ve got a blocked stormwater drain, Metropolitan Plumbing can provide the convenience of flexible finance options** for eligible customers. This gives you the freedom to repay costs at your own pace, no matter how big or small the job.

Just choose a plan with one of our providers – Zip or Humm. You have the flexibility of weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments, depending on your choice of plan.

Your plumber can take you through the easy application process on site and approval usually takes only a few minutes. Then we can get on with unclogging your blocked stormwater drains.

Say Goodbye To Severe Blockages In Your Stormwater Drainage System

Blocked stormwater drains can cause a raft of plumbing issues, so fixing the problem ASAP is essential.

Contact Metropolitan Plumbing any time of the day or night for all stormwater drain blockages – we have plumbers local to you who are available 24/7 for all regular plumbing maintenance, including weekends and public holidays. We’ll meet all your plumbing needs. Simply give us a call or book online to arrange a quote – it’s that easy!