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Stormwater Drains Gold Coast

Gold Coast storms dump a lot of water in a short time. If your stormwater drains are blocked or broken, it ends up in your yard, against your walls or under your house. We clear and repair stormwater systems to prevent flooding and water damage.

QBCC Lic #1524938115+ years experienceHope Island to CoolangattaOpen 7 days, 7amโ€“5pm
Know the signs

Signs of a stormwater problem

The best time to fix stormwater is before the next big downpour. Look out for these.

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Water pooling in the yard

Large puddles that hang around long after rain stops.

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Overflowing gutters or downpipes

Water spilling over the gutters even though they're clean can mean a blocked downpipe or underground line.

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Blocked pits and grates

Silt, sand and leaves filling the stormwater pits.

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Water against the house

Water pooling near walls or getting under the slab or into the subfloor.

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Erosion or sinkholes

Washed-out soil can mean a broken stormwater pipe underground.

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Trees near the drains

Roots seek out stormwater lines and can block or crack them.

What we do

Our stormwater services

Keeping rainwater moving off your property and away from your home.

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Stormwater unblocking

Blocked stormwater lines, downpipes and pits cleared with high-pressure jetting, removing silt, sand, leaves and roots.

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Stormwater repairs

Cracked, crushed or root-damaged stormwater pipes repaired or replaced to stop leaks, erosion and water damage.

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CCTV inspections & locating

Camera inspections and pipe locating to find the exact problem in underground stormwater lines before any digging.

Our process

How we fix stormwater problems

  1. InspectWe check downpipes, pits and outlets to see where water is backing up.
  2. Find the causeA CCTV camera and locator show us blockages or damage underground.
  3. Quote in writingA written fixed-price quote, accepted by message or ServiceM8.
  4. Clear or repairWe jet the lines clear or repair the damaged section, then test the flow.

Before the next storm

Simple checks that help your stormwater system cope.

  1. Clean leaves out of gutters and the tops of downpipes regularly, especially in autumn and before storm season.
  2. Lift the grates on your stormwater pits and scoop out sand, silt and leaves.
  3. Keep garden mulch and soil away from pit grates so they don't wash in.
  4. Never connect a stormwater downpipe into the sewer. It's not allowed, and can overload the sewer in heavy rain.
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Tom was amazing. Great service from the team, quality workmanship and a really fair price. Will definitely be recommending to friends on the Gold Coast.
Brad F.Clear Island Waters
Why Ford Plumbing Co.

Local, licensed and upfront

Same-day serviceBook before 12pm, 2-hour arrival window
High-pressure jettingClears silt, sand and roots
CCTV diagnosisFind the problem underground
QBCC licensedFully insured, 15+ years experience
FAQ

Stormwater: your questions answered

What's the difference between stormwater and sewer?

Stormwater carries rainwater from your roof, gutters and yard away from the property. Sewer carries wastewater from toilets, sinks and showers. They're separate systems and must stay separate.

Why does my yard flood when it rains?

Common causes include blocked stormwater pits or pipes, crushed or root-damaged lines, downpipes not connected to the stormwater system, or a yard that falls toward the house. We'll find out which it is.

How often should stormwater drains be cleaned?

It depends on how many trees are around your property and how much sand and silt washes in. Many Gold Coast homes benefit from a check before storm season, and pits should be cleared of debris regularly.

Can tree roots really get into stormwater pipes?

Yes. Roots are drawn to moisture and can get into joints and cracks in stormwater pipes, blocking or breaking them over time.

Do you repair damaged stormwater pipes?

Yes. If the camera shows a crushed, cracked or broken section, we'll quote to repair or replace it.

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