Storm Water Drainage Systems are designed to control and effectively dispose of rain water run off.

The systems are designed in such a manner so that they minimise any negative impact that  may be caused by uncontrolled run off.

The above ground components usually comprise of Roofs, Gutters, Downpipes, Flashings, Rain-Water Tanks.

Then connecting to the underground portion of the system which can include; Drainage, Sumps, Manholes

In many instances the adequate design, or lack there of, can have an enormous effect on your Property and the Environment.

Uncontrolled run off and damaged drains can cause issues such as subsidence;


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Erosion, undermining building structures, excessive silt run off blocking drains;


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polluting our waterways;


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 and the list goes on......

BUT IT IS NOT ALL BAD NEWS!!!!! 

By taking a few simple steps on a regular basis we can Control and Manage Storm Water Issues.

  • Maintain our Storm Water systems

  • Keep them clean

  • Harvest Water where possible

Maintain our Storm Water systems is by conducting regular checks issues that arise can be addressed as they become evident before they are allowed to develop into a major problem. Attend to these issues immediately.

Keep them clean by scheduling some regular cleaning maintenance to avoid debris from causing damage to drains and other parts of the system.

Harvest Water where possible by the installation of a Rain Water Tank. We are able to control run off as well as utilising the rain water for gardening and other uses.

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