Stormwater Drain Repairs Adelaide
Your Trusted Local Experts for Stormwater Drain Repairs in Adelaide
Stormwater Drain Repairs & Replacement
Stormwater is one of those things you don’t tend to give much thought to until something goes wrong. The rain falls, the gutters catch it, the downpipes take it away and the backyard dries up. But when something goes wrong, the water pools on the side of the house, the drain gurgles, or a complete flood turns the drive into a series of mini-lakes, and the bit of lawn that never seems to dry up gets even damper.
More often than not, the problems start well and truly below the surface and by the time you’ve got water pooling or overflowing, the blockage is usually pretty well established. Identifying and rectifying the problem before that point can save you from more extensive damage further down the track.
Why Choose Koala Plumbing?
When you need help with a stormwater drains, choosing the right plumber makes all the difference. We offer:
- Fast same-day service across Adelaide.
- Fully licensed and insured plumbers.
- Honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees.
- Long-lasting solutions, not temporary fixes.
- Friendly, reliable local service.
Common Stormwater Problems We Can Help With
Drain issues may not look like much but it’s best to get rid of the problem before the next downpour. You may notice issues such as:
- Water sitting on lawns, paths or driveways
- Downpipes spilling over or taking too long to drain
- Leaves, sludge and garden mulch clogging underground pipes
- Tree roots getting into cracked stormwater pipes
- Collapsed, cracked or disjointed drainage pipes
- Water pooling on the exterior of the slab or underneath the house
- Broken pits, grates or channel drains
Rainwater can enter in one place and come out in another, particularly beneath paving or landscaping. There is no way of knowing until you get an inspection.
Our Stormwater Drainage Services
Stormwater work should deal with the cause, not simply clear enough space for water to pass temporarily. Depending on the system, the job may involve:
- CCTV drain camera inspections
- High-pressure water jetting
- Clearing mud, roots, leaves and built-up debris
- Locating damaged pipe sections
- Stormwater pipe repairs or replacement
- Downpipe and connection checks
- Repair of pits, grates and channel drains
A CCTV inspection can determine the location and cause of any blockages and whether a pipe has broken, become dislodged, or is being caused by tree roots. In most cases, high-pressure cleaning can be used to loosen built-up soil and debris. If the damage is to the actual pipe, a spot repair or replacement may be required.
Signs Your Stormwater System Needs Attention
You don’t have to have an ankle-deep flood in your yard to spot the warning signs: listen for gurgling sounds from your downpipes, look for slow-draining outdoor drains, pay attention to the ground around your home and any wet patches, and if, despite roof and gutter cleaning, water is still going everywhere except down the drain, you may have a blocked stormwater pipe or a blocked sewer pipe.
An unusually low level of water in a stormwater pit, outside grates with water bubbling up through or over the grate. If it’s in one spot and pools as soon as it starts to rain, cleaning the grate may help temporarily but won’t fix a blockage further along the line.
Areas of Service
We Go Everywhere in SA
We service all suburbs across the greater metropolitan area of Adelaide, including the Adelaide Hills.
Get Your Stormwater Flowing Again
Stormwater problems always rear their head at the worst times, usually during heavy rain. If water is pooling, drains are overflowing, or you suspect a block or break in an underground pipe, it’s best to address the issue before the next rain moves in and exacerbates the issue.
Koala Plumbing offers quality stormwater solutions for Adelaide homes, with no call-out fee and a fixed price for the job ready to go before any work starts. Contact us for an inspection or if you’re worried about an urgent drainage problem.
Yes, in most cases. Usually, a pipe can be cleared by finding the blockage with a drain camera and using that same access point to allow a high-pressure jet to simply blast the blockage to pieces. However, physically “removing” a blockage won’t be possible if that part of a pipe in question has been severed completely or it is blocked due to a collapsed pipe. Excavation would be the only option for clearing that blockage.
Yes. Water that can’t drain pools and will leach into the ground. This can damage your footings as the water makes its way under garages, underfloor areas and over landscape. The sooner action is taken, the more cost-effective the solution will be.
Koala Plumbing is on call 24/7 with emergency plumbers across Adelaide. If rainwater is on the property, if it’s backing up close to the house or there’s an urgent and immediate risk, give us a call now.
Stormwater work can be blocked drains only or blocked drains plus repairs. If a problem is found with a line our licensed plumbers will provide the owner with a diagnosis and suitable recommendations for rectification.
Obvious signs include downpipes overflowing, water sitting around your grate after rain, and water running out from your downpipes slowly. A camera inspection can pinpoint the area and cause of the blockage.
Leaves, mud, garden material, and silt are all common. But roots can infiltrate your system when pipes are cracked or not solidly joined; this problem is even more prevalent in older homes with original pipework. Many of them get blocked in one section where debris naturally gets caught.