The Stormwater Drainage Experts Draper Relies On

Common Stormwater Drainage Problems in Draper

Draper's mix of larger blocks, retaining walls and hinterland runoff means local stormwater systems work hard during heavy rain. A blocked stormwater drain is one of the most frequent calls we receive, usually caused by leaves, silt and root ingress building up inside pits and pipes over time. Left unchecked, this can quickly turn into pooling water across the driveway, a flooded garage, or water tracking under doors during a downpour.

Older stormwater lines can also crack, collapse or develop belly points that trap debris, while charged lines under pressure sometimes surge or blow fittings during a big storm. If you're noticing water pooling in the yard long after the rain has stopped, a musty smell near a pit, or grates overflowing every time there's heavy weather, it's worth arranging a CCTV stormwater inspection to see exactly what's happening underground before it damages your foundations or retaining walls.

Sometimes the issue isn't damage at all, it's compliance. Properties that discharge stormwater to the wrong outlet, or that have an accidental stormwater to sewer cross connection, can run into council issues and ongoing overflow problems. Getting the legal point of discharge checked and corrected early saves a lot of hassle down the track.