12 metre section of concrete stormwater pipe at a Tweed Heads holiday park, matted with tree roots at the inlet. Hydrojet with the 3/4 end hose cut and pulled the roots, then silt cleared downstream. Advised holiday park to re-engineer the fall and extend to the easement.
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Recurring blocked drain in Paddington, Brisbane: when the fault is actually on the council side
Third call-out to the same Paddington property. CCTV located the blockage past the property boundary. Neighbouring property calling us for the same issue. The written and video report lets the owner escalate to council.
The Gap, Brisbane: hillside home with water under the foundations, external perimeter drainage with Aggie pipe
A hillside home in The Gap had water tracking through under the foundations. Full external perimeter drainage: pressure-wash the wall, waterproof, tunnel core, geofabric, Aggie pipe and 20mm blue metal around the whole property.
Labrador stormwater upgrade: collapsed 90mm PVC under a driveway, full system replace to the kerb
Blocked stormwater call-out in Labrador on the Gold Coast. The CCTV showed the original 90mm PVC had compressed and collapsed under the driveway. Full stormwater system upgrade with reshaping, out to the street.
Chinderah blocked toilet: not a user problem, a 60mm offset pan collar fitted wrong from day one
A toilet that kept blocking no matter what the customer did. Traced it back to a 60mm horizontal offset at the pan collar, catching paper and effluent on every flush. Not a user problem.
Robina blocked drain: silt build-up in an older line, hydrojet strip and CCTV confirm
Recurring blocked drain on an older Gold Coast property. Years of silt build-up had slowly closed the line. Full hydrojet strip at 5000 psi, then CCTV to confirm the pipe was actually clear.
Kingscliff no-dig sewer reline: blocked main, root ingress through terracotta joins
Blocked sewer at a Kingscliff property with no digger access. Hydrojet root cutter through the terracotta joins, then a polyurethane sleeve reline through the existing pipe. Driveway and garden stay intact.
Tweed Heads retaining wall drainage: moisture tracking into the house, foundation to Aggie pipe
A hillside home in Tweed Heads was getting moisture tracking through the top of the retaining wall into the foundations. Full subsoil drainage upgrade with tunnel core, geofabric, Aggie pipe, 20mm blue metal, waterproofed back to the wall.
How To Fix A Blocked Stormwater Drain
A blocked stormwater drain, especially after heavy rain, can cause serious pooling, overflow and flooding – fast. Our guide explains what to do, step by step.
Bathroom Drain Smell? The Causes & Solutions
Struggling to cope with a bathroom drain smell? Discover the most common causes, the DIY fixes that actually work – and when to call a drain professional.
How To Fix A Slow Draining Bathroom Sink? (7 Fixes)
Slow draining bathroom sink problems don’t happen overnight. Learn how the issue develops, the best DIY fixes at each stage, and when DIY stops working.
The 6 Myths About Hydro Jet Drain Cleaning
Hydrojet drain cleaning myths busted – our Gold Coast & Tweed Heads plumbers reveal the 6 biggest misconceptions too many homeowners believe.
