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Drainlayer Wellington

As leading Wellington Drainlayers, Southern Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd delivers fully certified drainage systems. We have 43+ years service in drainage services backed by 200+ great reviews. Our licensed drainlayers manage everything from new residential and commercial drainage installations to complex sewer upgrades, stormwater solutions, and urgent drain repairs across the Wellington region. We combine precise workmanship with modern CCTV technology, high-pressure water jetting, and robust quality-control processes to ensure every system we install or repair performs reliably in Wellington’s challenging terrain. Whether you are building, renovating, or resolving a drainage fault, our team provides professional, legally compliant solutions designed to protect your property for the long term.

We Do – 

  • Sumps
  • Channels
  • Basement Seepage
  • Drain Replacements
  • Gully Trap ReplacementsStormwater drains.
  • Drainage investigations.
  • Dye Testing

Call Our Wellington Drainlayer Now for some Peace of Mind. 

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Blocked Sumps and Drain Pits Wellington

Blocked drains and sumps in Wellington require fast, professional attention, and Southern Plumbing & Gasfitting Ltd delivers exactly that with advanced diagnostic tools and fully licensed drainlayers. Our team uses high-pressure hydro-jetting, to clear storm water drains quickly and safely. Whether it’s a blocked channel, gully trap, silt trap or yard sump, we provide reliable, same-day service across the Wellington region. 

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Drainage Services by Wellington Drainlayers

Drainage services offered by Southern in Wellington include:

  • Drain Laying
  • Earth Moving
  • Drain Unblocking
  • Septic Tank Services
  • Effluent Systems & Filters
  • Water blasting / waterblasting
  • Drain CCTV Inspections
  • Drainage Pipe Doctor Repairs
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Causes of Blocked Drain sumps

Majority of blocked drains are caused by broken or cracked drains allowing tree roots to grow inside, or in the case of  yard sumps silt on the ground washes into sumps.

Ground Water Drainage 

We install ground water drainage, and this over time needs to be cleaned out as silt builds up and clogs the drains. 

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Why We Use Water Blasters To UnBlock Drains

Recently our experts were called to unblock a drain where kids put a motor vehicle oil filter down the gully. Round or cylindrical items are hard to get out and occasionally need the drain opened up to get them out. In this case, we get these out with a water blaster. The water blasters we use are different than the normal water blasters. These are specially designed to unblock drains. If the drain has any faults or snags, they will stop the water flow and back up and shortly after the drain is blocked.

A reputable drainlayer near me will typically offer a comprehensive range of services. These may include the installation of new drainage systems, maintenance and repair of existing systems, inspection and diagnosis of drainage issues, and emergency response services for urgent problems. By engaging a local professional, you can benefit from their quick response times and familiarity with local council requirements, which can streamline the approval processes for any necessary permits or inspections.

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Drainage Wellington - Unblocking Drains

There are different methods of unblocking drains depending on what is blocking it. For example, sand in stormwater drains will not be removed by using a drain clearing machine. In this case, we use an industrial water blaster. The same applies to roots heavily infested in drains. Industrial water blasters will be more successful than cutting the roots with a machine. In some remote locations and drains, a machine is very useful. Wellington is one of the most difficult locations in the world to unblock drains due to its hilly topography and long back sections far back from the road. Some drains are over 100 years old as well. The drains are often deep underground due to filling deposited on top of them form the flat ground, the drains are hard to locate, and work on due to retaining walls built over the top of them. 

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In New Zealand, it is not required to bring drain access points to the surface which means we often have to access drains through S bend gully traps making it all the more difficult.

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Drain Unblocking Methods

There are three methods of unblocking drains:

Hand Rod with plunger or worm or some other attachment
Machine Worm or cable with a variety of attachments
Industrial Water Blaster.

All the above-mentioned methods of unblocking drains have advantages and disadvantages, however, none will repair a broken drain. It will only remove the blocking objects. They may remove the roots temporarily. But the only sure method of repair is a replacement. Rodding is cheaper than replacement and can keep a drain going for many years. Later even rodding needs a replacement. It is suggested that you replace it at the earliest.

Drain Cameras for CCTV Drain Inspections

Southern provides CCTV camera inspection services in Wellington for all kinds of home drainage problems. We can detect drain blocks and leaks with the help of an inspection camera or a drain camera. Drain cameras give assurance and identify the problem most of the time.

Most drain layers can tell you what the problem is and where it is with a hand rod assuming they can gain access to the drain. Sometimes drain cameras might not see cracks, drain leaks, and broken joints. Drain cameras will see the major damage and assist with the location to save digging in the wrong place.

How are Tree Roots Affecting Your Drainage System?

Often in New Zealand, we grow large trees on our properties and these trees sometimes spread their roots around the drains. Roots might also crack the drain and start growing inside the drain itself. They run down the drain a long way getting larger and larger till the drain blocks. Cutting these roots from inside is a temporary solution. A permanent solution is to cut out the bad section of the drain and replace it. PVC is used in drainage today and does not crack unless it is heavily stressed.

Wellington Drainlayer FAQs

Seepage and flooding occur due to water pressure building up around the foundation, poor drainage, or blocked drains. Heavy rain, high groundwater levels, or faulty waterproofing can also cause water to enter through cracks or joints.

Having a good water capture and drainage system can decrease water seepage. This can include drainage channels, sump pumps, waterproof coatings, and other solutions. Different houses require proper assessment to determine the best approach.

Seepage and flooding indoors and basement rooms and family rooms
The job of designing seepage capture systems to stop flooding into rooms like family or basement rooms or downstairs bedrooms starts with design. From there if acceptable a price is determined.

We have standard prices for drain unblocking, and putting cameras down drains, call us now for a price.

Toilet unblocking is also a standard price, call us today to book your job.
If you’re experiencing seepage, flooding, or blocked drains, call us today to discuss your options!

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What kind of system do I need to make sure my sewage system works when Im using a pump?

There are Pump Chamber Systems that are set up with dual pumps and alarms. So that when one pump does not go for any reason another pump takes over and an alarm or flashing light happens to warn you that one pump has stopped working. Often the pumps are cycled so that each gets a similar amount of work. 

This is done to prevent flooding. Eg the sump may be in a carpark where there are cars stored. Of course the power could go off but if that is the case and you need to stop power failure from happening then you need an emergency power supply too. Otherwise the car park will be flooded. 

Or you may have a basement premises that pumps out a toilet pan and if that pump stops working you have to close the premises. You need  in that situation a dual pump system or two toilets off independent pumps. An alarm will tell you one is not working.   For technical info

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