What causes a blocked stormwater drain?

The stormwater and sewer drains generally become blocked by one or both of two things. These are build-up of dirt and debris, or invading tree roots. Any drain is susceptible to blockages no matter how well it’s looked after. It could be a stormwater drain in the backyard or one in the front yard. It doesn't matter where it is. Stormwater and sewer drains are no exception. Outside, there are many materials such as dirt, leaves and garden waste. These can enter your stormwater or sewer drains and prevent the flow of stormwater or sewerage leaving your property. Often coming in through already present cracks, tree roots will quickly grow and intertwine with other leaves and debris in your pipes. This forms a mass large enough to block water flow on your stormwater and sewer drains.

How do you clear a blocked stormwater drain?

A plumber has a few tools available to them to unblock your stormwater drain: CCTV drain camera Electric drain cleaner Hydro jet drain cleaner Depending on your blockage, a licensed plumber will select the best tool for your stormwater blockage.

Blocked Stormwater Drains

Storm Water Drainage Solutions

If you have a blocked stormwater drain, call the team at Mr Emergency. We operate 24/7, every day of the year and can even be at your door within 30 minutes* for all your blocked stormwater drain emergencies. We have stormwater piping experts across the nation.

Stormwater drains remove unwanted rainwater from your property and are usually connected to the roof of a building via a downpipe. Sewer drains are different and originate from the drains inside your home or business and drain all of your wastewater away and into the government sewerage system using underground pipes. Some of the telltale signs of blocked stormwater drain include:

Water pooling around your property
Surface grates are not clearing in heavy rain
Water is overflowing from your gutters
Unusual sounds, like gurgling, from your drains

If you’ve been able to smell sewage when you’re outside or you’ve been having flooding in your garden, driveway or other outdoor areas, there’s a very high chance you’ve got a blocked stormwater drain or a blocked sewer drain. You may be able to see a blockage through your drainage pits and stormwater grates. This will need to be cleared straight away by an expert.

Mr Emergency Benefits

To ensure your complete satisfaction, we offer these great Mr Emergency benefits:

Fully qualified and licensed plumbers who take regular refresher courses
One year warranty on all workmanship, parts and materials
Comprehensive public liability insurance
Always arrive on time
Fixed prices and interest free payment plans
Certificates of compliance issued in line with government standards and regulations

At Mr Emergency, we also provide a full range of electrical and air conditioning services to homes and businesses across the country, alongside our plumbing services. From stormwater pit installation to storm water drain cleaning. We are here for you.

Blocked Drain Fixed Price

Here at Mr Emergency, we understand that blocked drains have to be fixed and that you don’t always have the funds available to pay for the work immediately. That’s why we offer our customers a range of $0 deposit, interest free payment plans**. You get to choose between weekly and fortnightly repayment options. The application process is easy, with most of our customers getting accepted straight away. Our plumbers can set you up when at your place and once you’re approved they can start work immediately. You can also pay with cash or cheque. Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit card payments can be made using the facilities in our vans.

Getting a qualified plumber to your place fast just takes a call to the team at Mr Emergency. Contact us today for your storm water drainage system needs. We can provide a range of residential stormwater drainage solutions.