When it rains in Australia, it pours. And worse, it floods the stormwater drain — leaving a murky puddle in front of the house. Not only is it an eyesore and a golden opportunity for soaked shoes, but Melbourne’s blocked stormwater drains can also cause damage to both private and commercial properties.
As the name suggests, a stormwater system or sewer pipes are primarily meant to drain excess rainwater, most commonly after a particularly stormy downpour. That said, runoff from roofs and sloping roads, combined with the notorious summer rains, is a recipe for a blocked drain. Not to mention how your gardening hobbies may be adding to the problem.
Silt, fallen leaves, and thick, muddy runoff from your lawn get collected over time and obstruct the water from passing through to the stormwater drainage system. Sometimes, the culprit may be the thick tree roots growing underground searching for irrigation.
A thorough check-up by an experienced plumber is the quickest way to reach a diagnosis for further care.
The Solution
Preventable measures, such as regular raking of leaves and the correct disposal of garbage, can minimise overflowing and blocked stormwater pipes. Conversely, taking matters into your own hands to remedy the issue is not advised. DIY tips, such as pouring chemicals into blocked sewer drains, can cause more harm than good.
Nevertheless, such ideas or leaving the blockages untreated may force you to call a professional eventually — perhaps for more serious jobs like pipe relining or drain repair. Timely intervention by an experienced plumber will ensure the issue is detected or prevented before significant damage occurs.
Please book an appointment with our experts at Big Blue Plumbing, who use state-of-the-art technology and CCTV cameras to detect blockages in your stormwater drainage systems. Once the problem is identified, the company has the necessary tools and knowledge to repair and possibly prevent future blockages.
