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Metropolitan Plumbing is equipped with the expertise, skills and tools to provide long-term drain solutions like drainage excavation.

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Metropolitan Plumbing is Your Experts in Blocked Drains

Drainage excavation is often the last resort for clogged drains. When there is no other way to repair pipes and restore drainage efficiency on your property, drain excavation becomes the only option.

Metropolitan Plumbing has been in the business of excavation and drainage issues for 30 years. Our plumbers are experts in the field and will always provide the best service possible.

While on the excavation site, our plumbers always prioritise customer satisfaction, general safety, and environmental considerations. We will always aim for minimal disruption to your daily routine.

For more information about how we approach work with drainage systems, please call the Metropolitan Plumbing service team today.

The Importance of Proper Drainage

On any residential property, whether it’s an established home or a new construction project, a well-designed drainage system is crucial. It’s essential for managing water flow, flood prevention, and avoiding structural damage.

Without a fully functional proper drainage plan in place, excess water can cause soil erosion, hidden leaks, and severe blockages in drainage pipes. While Metropolitan Plumbing will always explore the full range of effective drainage solutions (e.g. drain repairs, pipe relining) to restore efficiency to your property, sometimes professional excavation services become the only viable option.

Investing in quality drainage infrastructure prevents future issues like slow drainage, water accumulation, and foul odours. It helps to redirect surface water, protect surrounding structures and guarantees a long-lasting and effective drainage system for your home.

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The Drain Excavation Process

Drain excavation is an essential step in dealing with damaged or collapsed pipes that are simply beyond repair. If your damaged pipes need replacing, our licensed drainage excavation plumbers use heavy machinery while following strict safety measures and local environmental regulations.

The process follows several key steps to ensure effective drainage solutions and long-term plumbing reliability.

  1. Site assessment – Our licensed plumbers begin with a thorough initial assessment, using a drain camera inspection to locate the blockage and assess the condition of the underground pipes.
  2. Clearing the blockage – If possible, we use a hydro jet drain cleaner or electric eel to remove the obstruction.
  3. Evaluating repair options – If the pipework remains intact, pipe relining may work as an option. This creates a like-new, strong pipe inside the existing pipe and does away with the need for excavation.
  4. Excavation and pipe replacement – If repair isn’t possible, the next step involves digging trenches to expose and replace the damaged pipes.
  5. Final installation and clean up – Once we’ve installed the new plumbing, we restore the site to pristine condition.

Our licensed, local plumbers follow strict safety measures and local environmental regulations, using heavy machinery where necessary. With our expertise and access to excavators up to 4 tonnes, Metropolitan ensures a smooth, professional process that results in a long-lasting drainage system.

After Hours Excavation and Drainage Plumber

We know there is never a great time for emergency plumbing; even more so for a major task like drain excavation.

So when disaster strikes and you’re looking at the last resort, Metropolitan Plumbing has after-hours plumbers in your area. We never charge extra after hours so you can always receive the same quality excavation services, no matter the time of day. That includes weekends and public holidays.

There’s nothing better than the saving grace of a 24/7 plumber who comes to the rescue in times of need.

For a big job like drain excavation work, that means you know exactly what you’ll pay before we dig. There will be no hidden fees or nasty surprises. Apart from whatever may be clogging your drain anyway.

Finance Options** For Drainage Excavation

Metropolitan Plumbing provides a range of finance options** for eligible customers who need excavation and drainage services.

Your on-site plumber can assist with the application process, providing customers with an easy solution and manageable instalments.

Just as we aim to minimise disruption to your home and daily routine, There’s no need to break the bank. Instead, you can apply for a buy now, pay later finance plan** with Zip or Humm.

You have the flexibility of weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. Your plumber can take you through the easy application process on site and approval usually takes only a few minutes.

We also accept payment by cash, cheque and credit card (Visa, Mastercard or American Express).

Contact The Excavation and Drainage Experts Today

Drainage excavation is not a pretty job but can be essential for the benefit of your underground utilities. If your blockage is too severe or your pipes too damaged for less intrusive solutions and you require excavation, get in touch with Metropolitan Plumbing. With our 24/7 service, often within just 1 hour* of your call, we’ve got you covered.

Contact us now, either by phone or arrange a quote online.

FAQ – All Your Drainage Excavation Questions Answered

Have a question about drainage excavation? We're here to answer it.

If your drains cannot be unblocked any other way, drain excavation is the last resort. We’ll always utilise tools such as a CCTV camera drain and hydro jet drain cleaner to attempt initial clearance. But if the blockage is too severe, or has caused long-term damage, we’ll recommend drainage excavation to replace sections of your plumbing. This way we’ll also be able to clear away the offending roots which would otherwise continue to clog the drains.
Typically main sewer pipes will have been placed between 1-2 metres underground. Trench excavation is usually closer to the one-metre range, however, plumbing isn’t always uniform and it is a case-by-case scenario.
While pipe relining is far less invasive and equally as effective, it still requires clear drains. They also need to be structurally sound so the relining can be most effective. Pipe relining cannot help when we cannot clear the drains or they have collapsed. Excavating drainage systems is always a last resort option that we only turn to when we've exhausted all other pipe repair options or they're just not viable.
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