What Water Problem Are You Facing?

Our water drainage solutions are engineered to work with Sydney’s unique soil conditions and rainfall patterns across the North Shore and Eastern Suburbs.

Soggy backyard

Soggy Lawn & Mud Patches

Your grass squelches underfoot. Kids can’t play outside. The lawn mower gets bogged. Soil erosion threatens your landscaping investment.

Driveway flooding

Driveway & Hardscape Flooding

Water pools near the garage door. Pavers stay slippery. Concrete shows early cracking from water damage. Your car tracks mud inside.

Foundation & Structural Threats

Water pools against walls. Soil erodes near foundations. You’ve noticed hairline cracks or uneven settling. Garden beds wash away.

Apartment driveway flooded

Commercial Site Drainage

Loading dock puddles create liability risks. Car park flooding damages asphalt. Your site doesn’t meet council stormwater compliance.

French Drain
  • NSW Plumbing License Number #364116C

Engineered Drainage That Works With Your Land, Not Against It

Every Sydney property presents unique challenges – from reactive clay soils on the North Shore to sandy conditions near the beaches. We design solutions based on your specific:

  • Soil composition (clay, sand, loam, rock)
  • Lot topography (natural fall, elevation changes)
  • Site usage (garden beds, driveways, pool surrounds)
  • Local rainfall patterns and council regulations
The Challenge Our Solution How It Protects Your Property
Subsurface Water Movement French Drains & Agricultural Pipes Our most requested solution. Perforated pipes in gravel trenches intercept underground water before it reaches foundations. We calculate proper fall rates and connect to approved discharge points. Ideal for chronically wet lawns and foundation protection.
Surface Runoff Collection Catch Basins & Channel Drain Networks The three-part process: Collection at problem points, Redirection through underground pipes, and Dispersion to safe zones. Perfect for driveways, patios, and commercial hardscapes. Prevents concrete degradation and asphalt breakdown.
Sustainable Water Management Bioswales & Permeable Systems Green infrastructure that manages water while improving its quality. Permeable pavers allow natural filtration. Bioswales remove pollutants through vegetation. Dry wells promote groundwater recharge. Better for your property, better for Sydney’s watershed.
Large Volume Control Detention Systems & Engineered Swales For commercial sites and large residential blocks. These systems meter stormwater release to prevent overwhelming council infrastructure. Includes sediment traps and overflow protection.
Natural Flow Correction Regrading & Retaining Solutions Sometimes the simplest solution is reshaping your land’s contours. We use laser levels to design optimal grades that naturally direct water away from structures, installing retaining walls where needed.
Rising Damp & Foundation Moisture Subsoil Drainage & Moisture Barriers When water tables sit high or poor site drainage allows moisture to wick up through foundations and walls. We install perimeter subsoil drains to lower groundwater levels around footings, preventing capillary action. Combined with waterproofing treatments where needed. Critical for sandstone foundations common in older Sydney homes.

Our Environmental Assessment to Installation Process

1. Comprehensive Site Assessment

Before recommending any solution, we evaluate:

  • Soil permeability testing
  • Laser-level topography mapping
  • Existing water flow patterns
  • Proximity to stormwater infrastructure

2. Custom Engineering

Using your assessment data, we design a system that accounts for:

  • Peak rainfall volumes (based on BOM data)
  • Your property’s unique hydraulic load
  • Integration with existing landscaping
  • Long-term maintenance requirements

3. Professional Installation

Licensed plumbers and drainage specialists who:

  • Maintain proper pipe gradients (minimum 1:100 fall)
  • Install quality geotextile filters to prevent clogging
  • Connect to council-approved discharge points
  • Document all work for compliance

4. Complete Restoration

The difference between us and others:

  • Optional re-turf with appropriate grass species
  • Optional replant affected garden beds
  • Clean all hardscapes
  • Provide maintenance guidelines
Drainage Solutions
Expert Workmanship backed by Outstanding Customer Service

Customers love our punctuality, professionalism and value

Exceeded my expectations!

James was absolutely professional, and he knew exactly what he was doing. He exceeded my expectations, and I was very satisfied with the outcome.

Edward Yang

Edward Yang

Great price as quoted

The guys were punctual, explained everything to me, fixed our leaking roof for a great price, exactly as quoted. Highly recommended.

Anameka Sethi

Anamika Sethi

Work quality was top notch!

It was a small job, James did the quote then offered to do the work then and there. Very happy with it, extremely professional and quality work.

Paul Peterson

Paul Peterson

No gimmicks – we charge per job, not per hour.

Our Fixed-Price Guarantee means you’ll know exactly how much your job will cost before we start.

Get a fast quote directly from our licensed plumbers James and Mitch by calling 02 8007 6200 or complete the enquiry form and they’ll be in touch shortly.

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We can help with any plumbing issue, big or small

Our wide range of Plumbing Services

Are you looking for a ‘plumber near me’? North East Plumbing are your local licensed plumbers who specialise in a wide range of services including repairs, replacements to emergency plumbing and new installations.

“Did an incredible job at sourcing and fixing our leaking roof. Professional, polite, great communication and fair prices. Highly Recommended!”

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Service Areas

North Shore and Eastern Suburbs of Sydney – We’ve Got You Covered!

We service the entire North Shore and Eastern Suburbs area of Sydney as well as the Newcastle area from our Regional Office. You’ll regularly find us in the following suburbs and surrounding areas.

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