Melbourne's Premier Storm Water and Drainage Specialists

Melbourne's Premier Storm Water and Drainage Specialists

Pooling Water. Overflowing Gutters. Find And Fix What's Really Going On -- Before the Next Storm Comes.

Stormwater Drainage Melbourne Solutions

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Melbourne's Premier Storm Water and Drainage Specialists

Melbourne's Problem-Solving Plumbing Team Burst Water Mains, Sewer Blockages, Roof Leaks, Hot Water

Pooling Water. Overflowing Gutters. Find And Fix What's Really Going On -- Before the Next Storm Comes.

Stormwater Drainage Melbourne Solutions

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"Sean and the team demonstrated excellent workmanship and were punctual and responsive. We will be using Integrity Plumbing again in future and are so glad to have found such a reliable, friendly and transparent plumber."
— Erin McFadden

Struggling with stormwater drainage Melbourne storms keep exposing? Integrity Plumbing installs, repairs and clears storm water drains to protect your property. Most stormwater problems look minor on the surface. Most plumbers treat them that way too -- addressing the obvious and leaving without ever investigating the real cause. We diagnose what's actually wrong and fix it properly. First time.

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The Right Fix -- Not Just the Obvious (Or Easy) One

It might be a blockage. Or a collapsed section. Or pipes that are simply undersized and no amount of clearing will solve it. Or it could even be a previous “fix” that’s made things worse – causing movement in the foundation of your home. We diagnose what your stormwater system actually needs -- and the best way to fix it properly.

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Fixed For Good – So You Can Relax When the Next Storm Hits

We investigate the whole system, all the way to the street connection. Because a fix that only addresses part of the problem isn't a fix -- it's false security that turns into disaster when the next heavy rain reveals what was missed.

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No Price Surprises -- Before or After Work Starts

Some plumbers give you a number, start work, and then discover "unexpected complications" once they're in. Suddenly the quote doubles. Then doubles again. We run a camera through the system and diagnose the full picture before we quote -- so what we tell you at the start is what you pay at the end.

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Your Yard Left the Way We Found It -- Because It's Not Just a Yard

It's where your kids play. Where you've spent weekends building something you're proud of. Where excavation is unavoidable, we plan the least invasive route, keep the footprint as small as possible, and reinstate everything -- soil, turf, garden beds -- before we leave. Your home gets treated like a home, not a job site.

Stormwater or Drainage Problem? Call Sean and his team for a Straight Answer.

Tell us what you're seeing and we'll give you an honest assessment of what's involved and how quickly we can get there. No pressure. No overselling. Just straight advice from a team that's been solving Melbourne's tougher plumbing problems since 2008.

You’ll speak with Sean, the plumber, not a booking agent reading from a script.

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What's Actually Happening Underground - And Why It Matters More Than You Think

Most homeowners who call us about stormwater problems have been watching the symptoms for a while. Water pools in the yard after rain. The gutters overflow when it really buckets down. There's a damp patch near the back wall that reappears every winter.

And most of them have told themselves the same thing.

"It only happens in really heavy rain. It can't be that serious."

Here's what's actually going on -- and why you shouldn’t put this off any longer.

Why Your Stormwater Drainage Looks Fine -- Until the Next Big Storm

The Consequence Most Homeowners Don't See Coming

If Your Melbourne Home Was Built Before 1980, Here’s Why It May Be Particularly Vulnerable

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How Integrity Plumbing Approaches a Stormwater Problem -- And Why It Matters

We Look at the Whole System -- Not Just the Section That's Causing Visible Problems

The most common mistake in stormwater work is treating it as a single-point problem. The gutter overflows at the back of the house, so the plumber checks the downpipe, clears a partial blockage, and leaves.

What they didn't check was why that section got blocked in the first place -- and whether the pipe further downstream is clear, collapsed, or full of roots.

A few years ago, Sean was called to a property where one side of the house was draining and the other wasn't. Large pine trees had been planted directly over several sections of the stormwater line. The diagnosis was complicated by something the previous plumber had missed entirely -- the property had two separate stormwater connections that weren't visible from the surface.

"We spent extra time working out what was actually happening -- why was one side of the house working and the other wasn't? You don't want to just fix one section and leave the rest." -- Sean Lawler

Once the full system was mapped and both connections found, the diagnosis was clear -- pine roots had blocked one branch completely. A high-pressure jet cleared the lines and restored full drainage.

But here's the part that saves the client real money: because pine roots over a stormwater line will always come back, Integrity now revisits the property once a year for a maintenance flush. One routine visit costs a fraction of what an emergency excavation would cost if the roots were left to fully block the line. The client knows exactly what they're dealing with, knows it's being managed, and never has to deal with an emergency.

That's what you get when your plumber understands the whole picture -- not just the section that was obviously blocked.

Every Job Is Cleaned Up and Left Exactly as We Found It

Stormwater work often involves digging. And digging means disruption to gardens, paths, and lawn. We minimise excavation wherever possible, keep the access area as small as we can, and reinstate everything -- soil, turf, garden beds -- before we leave.

"Professional, respectful, very innovative in resolving the issues, completed the work well in a timely manner. Also, they cleaned up any rubbish created by the work." -- Peter, verified Google review

You See Exactly What We Find

Surface symptoms tell you something is wrong. They don't tell you what, where, or how bad.

A camera run through the full stormwater line -- from the downpipes all the way to where your drainage connects to the street -- shows you the condition of the pipe, the location of any problems, and the extent of the damage. We show you the footage. You see what we see. There's no guesswork, no diagnosis based on surface symptoms alone, and no chance of paying to fix the wrong thing.

We Fix the Cause So The Problem Doesn’t Come Back

Some stormwater problems are one-off events -- a blockage caused by specific debris, cleared once and unlikely to return. Others are ongoing -- trees over pipes, old clay drainage with failing joints, ground movement that has cracked a section of line.

For ongoing problems, we don't just clear and leave. We explain the nature of the issue honestly and give you options. Sometimes that means a repair. Sometimes it means a maintenance schedule that keeps the problem managed before it becomes an emergency. Either way, you’ll know what you're dealing with and what it will cost -- not wondering whether you'll be dealing with the same thing again in three months.

What Happens When You Call Integrity Plumbing About a Stormwater Problem

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    The Call

    Tell us what you're seeing -- pooling water, overflowing gutters, a damp patch near the wall, whatever has prompted you to call. We'll ask a few questions and give you an honest read on what's likely involved. Stormwater problems aren’t always the same kind of emergency as a burst pipe -- but most are worth addressing before the next heavy rain, not after it. We'll tell you honestly how urgently we think you need to act and how soon we can get there.

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    The Site Visit and Camera Investigation

    When we arrive, we map the full system before we touch anything -- where the stormwater lines run, where they connect, what each downpipe drains into. Then we camera the full pipe from the downpipes all the way to the street connection and show you exactly what we find. We also run water down each downpipe while we're on site to confirm what's flowing and what isn't -- because a camera shows the condition of the pipe, but running water shows how the whole system performs under load. You see everything we see, and we explain it in plain language before we give you a cost.

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    The Fix

    Once we know what's causing the problem, we give you your options clearly. A high-pressure jet for root intrusion or buildup -- no digging required. Excavation and pipe repair for a collapsed or separated section. A rerouted drainage line for a property where the original installation was wrong. We explain what each option involves, what it costs, and what happens if you leave it. Then you decide.

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    Test, Clean Up, and Plan Ahead

    Before we leave, we run the full system again to confirm everything is draining correctly. Any disturbed garden beds, turf, or soil is put back properly. We walk you through what we found and what we did. And if the nature of the problem means it's likely to return -- tree roots over the line, ageing clay pipe in a period home -- we'll tell you honestly and discuss whether a regular maintenance visit makes sense for your property. If a follow-up is needed, we confirm it with you and book it in before we go. You won't be chasing us.

What Happens When You Call Integrity Plumbing About a Stormwater Problem

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    The Call

    Tell us what you're seeing -- pooling water, overflowing gutters, a damp patch near the wall, whatever has prompted you to call. We'll ask a few questions and give you an honest read on what's likely involved. Stormwater problems aren’t always the same kind of emergency as a burst pipe -- but most are worth addressing before the next heavy rain, not after it. We'll tell you honestly how urgently we think you need to act and how soon we can get there.

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    The Site Visit and Camera Investigation

    When we arrive, we map the full system before we touch anything -- where the stormwater lines run, where they connect, what each downpipe drains into. Then we camera the full pipe from the downpipes all the way to the street connection and show you exactly what we find. We also run water down each downpipe while we're on site to confirm what's flowing and what isn't -- because a camera shows the condition of the pipe, but running water shows how the whole system performs under load. You see everything we see, and we explain it in plain language before we give you a cost.

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    The Fix

    Once we know what's causing the problem, we give you your options clearly. A high-pressure jet for root intrusion or buildup -- no digging required. Excavation and pipe repair for a collapsed or separated section. A rerouted drainage line for a property where the original installation was wrong. We explain what each option involves, what it costs, and what happens if you leave it. Then you decide.

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    Test, Clean Up, and Plan Ahead

    Before we leave, we run the full system again to confirm everything is draining correctly. Any disturbed garden beds, turf, or soil is put back properly. We walk you through what we found and what we did. And if the nature of the problem means it's likely to return -- tree roots over the line, ageing clay pipe in a period home -- we'll tell you honestly and discuss whether a regular maintenance visit makes sense for your property. If a follow-up is needed, we confirm it with you and book it in before we go. You won't be chasing us.

These Melbourne Homeowners Had The Same Concerns. Here’s What Happened After They Called Sean

These Melbourne Homeowners Had The Same Concerns. Here’s What Happened After They Called Sean

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A creative solution that solved the problem properly.

"Sean and the team demonstrated excellent workmanship and were punctual and responsive. We will be using Integrity Plumbing again in future and are so glad to have found such a reliable, friendly and transparent plumber."

Erin McFadden

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Found the tree roots. Fixed them. Told us how to prevent it happening again.

"The team did a fantastic job of quickly locating and clearing the blocked drain caused by two metre long tree roots and promptly repaired it. Highly recommended for their professional and thorough service."

An Chau

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Professional and innovative -- and they cleaned up everything.

"Professional, respectful, very innovative in resolving the issues, completed the work well in a timely manner. Also, they cleaned up any rubbish created by the work. I would highly recommend Integrity Plumbing."

Peter

Common Questions About Stormwater Drainage Problems

Is the stormwater system my responsibility or the council's?

Everything from your roof gutters to where your drainage connects to the street drain is your responsibility. Beyond that point is the council's. When we camera your system, we check all the way to that connection -- so we can tell you definitively which side the problem is on. If it turns out to be the council's issue, we'll tell you exactly who to call and what to say.

My gutters are overflowing. Is that a stormwater problem or just dirty gutters?

Possibly both -- but not necessarily. Gutters can overflow because they're full of debris, or because the pipe below them is blocked. Cleaning the gutters only fixes the first cause. If yours overflow even when they're relatively clean, the blockage is underground -- and it won't clear itself between rain events.

I have large trees near my house. Should I be worried about my stormwater pipes?

Honestly -- yes, it's worth finding out. Tree roots follow water, and a slightly cracked stormwater pipe is exactly what they're looking for. What starts as a hairline intrusion can block a pipe completely within a few years. Most people in this situation find one of two things -- either the roots haven't reached the pipe yet and they can relax, or they've already started intruding and it's far cheaper to deal with now than in two years.

How serious is water pooling against my foundation? I haven't noticed any cracking yet.

The cracking often comes later -- after years of repeated soil saturation and movement. By the time it's visible, the damage has been building for a while. Addressing drainage now is far cheaper than foundation repairs down the track. If water has been pooling against your house for more than one season, the damage is likely already underway -- even if you can't see it yet.

Will I need to wait long for an appointment?

Stormwater problems are rarely the same kind of emergency as a burst pipe or blocked toilet -- but they're worth addressing before the next significant rain event. Call us and describe what you're seeing. We'll give you an honest read on how urgently you need to act -- and get you booked in accordingly.

The same problem keeps coming back every year. Is there anything I can do about it?

Yes -- and it's simpler than most people expect. For properties where the cause is structural and ongoing -- tree roots over the line, ageing pipes in an older home -- a regular maintenance flush costs a fraction of what an emergency excavation would cost if the problem is left to build. We'll tell you honestly whether your property would benefit from this and what it would involve. No upselling. Just a straight answer.

What Brought you here today?

Whatever your situation, the approach is the same -- diagnose what's actually wrong, fix the cause, and back it with a guarantee. Find your problem below.

Centered ImageA shock water bill. Water pooling in the yard. Or a pipe that's let go completely. We find the source fast, repair it properly, and restore your water supply the same day where possible -- protecting your garden, driveway, and foundations in the process.

Burst Water
Main

Burst Water Main

Centered ImageGurgling drains. A toilet that won't flush. That smell you can't ignore. We don't just clear the blockage -- we run a camera through the full pipe, find out why it got blocked, and fix the cause so you're not dealing with the same problem again in six weeks

Blocked Drain, Blocked Toilet
or Sewer Problem

Centered ImageWater pooling against the house after rain. Overflowing gutters. A damp patch near the foundation. Stormwater problems look minor on the surface but build over the years and can cause structural damage. We investigate the whole system and fix what's actually wrong

Stormwater
and Drainage

Centered ImageA stain on the ceiling. Bubbling plaster. Water leaking inside during a storm. Where water shows up on your ceiling is rarely where it's getting in. We investigate the whole roof, find the actual source, and fix it properly -- guaranteed not to come back through the same spot, or anywhere else.

Roof Plumbing and Leaks

Centered ImageCold shower this morning. A hissing sound near your hot water unit. Water pooling where it shouldn't be. We diagnose before we replace -- because not every failure means a new system. And when replacement is the right answer, we'll have you back in a warm shower on the very same day.

Emergency Hot Water
Replacement

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