Two Decades of Stormwater Drainage Know-How

Common Stormwater Drainage Problems We Fix

Woongoolba's flat, low-lying terrain and its position near the Logan and Albert Rivers means local stormwater systems work hard during heavy rain. When leaves, silt or root ingress choke a stormwater pipe, water has nowhere to go except back across your lawn, driveway or under your home. Left unchecked, a small blockage can quickly turn into a flooded garage, a waterlogged yard, or water finding its way under floors and into wall cavities.

Cracked, collapsed or undersized stormwater pipes cause similar headaches, particularly on older properties or those backing onto rural drainage channels. A charged line that surges every time it rains, a bubbling stormwater pit, or a persistent smell near a grate are all signs the system isn't coping. In some cases, the issue isn't a blockage at all but an illegal or accidental stormwater to sewer connection, which can bring odours, overflows and council compliance issues.

None of these problems tend to improve on their own. The longer stormwater sits against your slab, retaining walls or paving, the greater the risk of structural damage, eroded gardens and costly repairs down the track.