Melbourne's Premier Stormwater and Drainage Specialists

Melbourne's Premier Stormwater and Drainage Specialists

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

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"Integrity Plumbing carried out a quite complex sewer outlet repair. Very happy with the work that was done, the clean up, the professionalism and courtesy shown. Happy to recommend integrity to anyone."
— Michael Almond

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"Integrity Plumbing carried out a quite complex sewer outlet repair. Very happy with the work that was done, the clean up, the professionalism and courtesy shown. Happy to recommend integrity to anyone.."
— Michael Almond

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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.

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.

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OR CALL SEAN on 0427 529 537

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

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.

book online
OR CALL SEAN on 0427 529 537

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

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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.

You See Exactly What We Find

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.

Some Causes Aren't What You'd Expect

Some Causes Aren't What You'd Expect

Sean was called to a home where the toilet was blocking up roughly once a week. Every time, the plumber cleared it and left. Every time, it came back. For months.

Sean put a camera down the line. At the bottom, lodged in the pipe, was a plastic plate. A child had flushed it down the toilet. It sat in the line and caught toilet paper intermittently -- enough to cause a blockage, not enough to stop all flow. Every plumber who cleared it moved the paper. None of them found the plate.

One camera investigation. One permanent fix.

That's what it means to diagnose properly.

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

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.

Your Household Keeps Running -- Whatever the Job Involves

Your Household Keeps Running -- Whatever the Job Involves

Occasionally a camera investigation reveals something more serious than a simple blockage. A collapsed section of pipe. Significant root intrusion that requires excavation. A repair that will take time to plan and execute properly.

When that happens, the last thing your family needs is to be without working toilets while we sort it out.

We've handled exactly this situation. A sewer line beneath a home in Brunswick had completely separated underground. It wasn't a clean job -- but it was urgent. Rather than leaving the household without sewage function while we planned the full repair, we dug a hole just outside the kitchen window, temporarily cleared the blockage, and made the area safe and boarded up so the toilets could still be used. The family kept functioning normally while we organised and completed the proper repair.

"Even if it's a big job, we can find a quick solution for you while we fix the problem at the source." -- Sean Lawler

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.

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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

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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.

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