Good drainage keeps water moving away from the house, garden and paths. When drains block or the system is too small, water can pool up and slowly damage areas around your property. We sort out everything from blocked downpipes to collapsed stormwater pipes and install drainage systems that suit your home. All work follows current BCP plumbing requirements so the system performs properly in all weather.

Problems with drainage usually start with one small issue. It might be a blocked downpipe, tree roots squeezing into the stormwater, or a system that never had enough capacity in the first place. We check the roof, gutters, yard levels and stormwater pipes to work out what is causing the trouble. Once we know what is going on, we explain the simplest, most reliable way to fix it and stop it happening again.
When gutters spill over or the downpipes are not moving water away fast enough, it ends up sitting where it should not be. We can look over the setup and add new downpipes, adjust the ones already there or fit rain heads or sumps to help the roof drain properly.
If the stormwater pipes underground are cracked, blocked or holding water, we dig up the affected part and repair it, or re-route the system so it drains better. Once the work is done, we run water through everything to make sure it flows the right way.
No two homes drain water the same way, so we take a look at the yard layout, soil type, landscaping and how much roof area feeds into the system before choosing a fix. Some properties need simple additions like grated drains along a path. Others may need deeper pits, trench drains or extensions to their stormwater line. We build each solution around the property so water drains away from the house instead of pooling near it.
If water is pooling, overflowing or causing problems around your property, give us a call on 03 9498 0458 or email info@heritageplumbinggroup.com.au. We can inspect the site and talk you through the best options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Flooding in the yard often comes from poor drainage, blocked stormwater pipes or downpipes that cannot keep up during heavy rain.
Yes. We can repair just the damaged section or replace the whole line depending on what we find.
Yes, we install stormwater systems, pits and drains for extensions, renovations and new homes.
A rain head helps control the flow of water from the roof so the gutters do not overflow during storms.
If water backs up even in normal rain, or the yard fills easily, the system may not be sized correctly.
It depends on access, the size of the job and the type of drainage needed. Call our office and we can talk through pricing based on your property.






















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