blocked stormwater drain

Blocked stormwater drains are usually caused by leaves, soil, sand, tree roots, litter, construction debris or drainage system issues that stop rainwater moving away properly. On the Gold Coast, heavy rain, coastal sediment, mature gardens and older drainage layouts can all make these problems worse. This article focuses on why stormwater drains block, not how…

Blocked stormwater pipes can cause pooling water, overflowing pits, soggy lawns, downpipe overflow and flooding around your property. Some problems are caused by leaves or surface debris, but deeper stormwater blockages often involve silt, tree roots, damaged pipes, poor fall or a drainage system that is no longer coping. Stormwater pipes are separate from sewer…

Blocked stormwater drain solutions depend on what is actually stopping the water from moving. If leaves or debris are sitting on top of a grate, carefully removing visible surface debris from the top of the grate may help. But if water keeps pooling, pits are overflowing, drains are gurgling, or stormwater is backing up through…