Stormwater, Downpipes & Septic Lines · Brisbane & SEQ

Stormwater Drains, Downpipes & Septic Lines

When stormwater has nowhere to go, it pools in the yard, gets under the house and damages foundations. Our licensed plumbers and drainers clear, repair and install stormwater drains, downpipes and pits, and look after septic lines, across Brisbane and South East Queensland.

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The short answer

Stormwater & Septic Explained

Stormwater plumbing collects rain from your roof, gutters and yard and carries it to the kerb or another legal point of discharge. Septic lines carry wastewater from the house to an on-site treatment system. When either is blocked, broken or badly laid, water ends up where it shouldn’t. Our licensed team finds the cause by camera, then clears, repairs or replaces the line, with fixed-price options before any work starts.

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Available 24/7 across Brisbane and South East Queensland. Urgent jobs are reached within 60 minutes where available, with fixed-price options before any work starts.

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After heavy rain

Why your yard floods when it storms

If water pools around your house, bubbles up from a pit or overflows from a downpipe in heavy rain, the stormwater line is probably blocked or broken. Roots, silt and leaves build up underground, and old pipes crack or sag over time.

We find the problem with a CCTV camera, clear roots and silt with a high-pressure jetter, and repair or replace damaged sections so stormwater flows away to the kerb or the legal point of discharge.

Know the signs

Common Signs to Watch For

Same day service

Fast Help, Fixed Prices

Urgent jobs are reached within 60 minutes where available, or book a time that suits you. You get fixed-price options before any work starts.

How we take care of you

From Your First Call to the Final Clean-Up

Same-day service, a 60-minute response for urgent jobs where available, and fixed prices before any work starts.

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Call or book online

Talk to a real person 24/7 about your stormwater or drainage problem.

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Quick triage

We ask a few questions and tell you how to limit water damage until we arrive.

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Fast response

Urgent jobs reached within 60 minutes where available.

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Find the cause

We check gutters, downpipes, pits and drains to see where the water is going.

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CCTV inspection

We run a camera through the line to find blockages, cracks or collapsed pipe.

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Fixed-price options

You choose from fixed-price options before any work starts.

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Clear, repair or replace

Lines cleared by jet blasting, or damaged sections repaired, replaced or relined.

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Paperwork sorted

Notifiable work registered with the QBCC where required.

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Clean-up & walk-through

We clean up, test the system with water and show you the result.

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Prevention plan

Advice and optional maintenance visits to keep drains and pits flowing.

Case study

Case Study: Gutters Cleared and Channel Drain Installed in Holmview

Gutters were overflowing and stormwater was running across a Holmview property. We cleared the gutters and installed a custom concrete channel drain in one day.

Every job started with fixed-price options, approved before any work began.

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Done right, on paper too

Licensed, Compliant and Accountable

Camera before and after

We use CCTV to diagnose and to confirm the line is clear, so you see what you’re paying for.

QBCC compliance

Sewer and drainage work that’s notifiable is registered with the QBCC, and you get a copy.

Home warranty where required

Larger residential jobs are covered by the QBCC Home Warranty Scheme where the law requires it.

Licensed & accredited

QBCC licensed drainers and plumbers, and a member of Master Plumbers Queensland.

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Reagan came out to our property today to assist with a gas tank leakage. He was super detailed and thorough with his work, going above and beyond to ensure we were sorted and happy with the service. He displayed patience when explaining what he was doing step by step and offered fantastic education around what he was doing and potential hazards to watch out for. Great worker to have under your wing plumbing gang! Definitely recommend their service for anyone out there looking for a trusted and reliable company.
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amelia westfield
19 October 2026
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Great service and lovely Crew - Reagan came out to look at some stuff for us and was fantastic. Highly recommend
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18 October 2026
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Really happy with the service from The Plumbing Gang. Friendly team, great communication and quality workmanship. Would definitely use them again!
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beathan whitworth
10 October 2026
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Definitely recommend
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jini han
9 October 2026
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Highly recommend really saved the day with an emergency repair thanks for all your help guys
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Josiah C
9 October 2026
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Awesome service, thanks heaps guys
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9 October 2026
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Jess Marmin
9 October 2026
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Great service by The Plumbing Gang! Same day service to fix a blocked toilet and Ben did a fantastic job and was lovely to speak to! Very thorough and transparent the entire process which was greatly appreciated. Thanks Ben! Would absolutely recommend
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8 October 2026
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Super solid work and extremely friendly crew.
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Had a leaking shower had the plumbing gang come out Josh was fantastic and fixed our problem quickly and affordable, highly recommend.
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Finance options

Finance for Homeowners.

Don’t put off urgent plumbing because of the cost. Prequalify for finance in 6 steps, then choose your fixed-price option with confidence.

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Tap "Prequalify"

Fill in our short form or ask our team on the phone.

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Fill in a short form

Your name, email, mobile and the work you need.

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No credit score impact

Pre-qualification is a soft check, so it won’t affect your credit score.

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We send your prequalify link

Our team calls, then texts and emails your prequalify link.

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Choose your fixed price

Pick the quote option that suits you. Same price whether you pay upfront or with finance.

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We book your licensed plumber

Once our finance partner lets us know you’re prequalified, we book in and get the job done.

Finance provided by a licensed third-party lender, subject to eligibility and credit approval. Fees and charges may apply. The Plumbing Gang is not the lender. Prequalification is not a final approval.

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FAQs

Stormwater & Septic FAQs

Blocked or damaged stormwater pipes, full pits, downpipes that aren’t connected or ground without enough fall can all cause pooling. We inspect the system, camera the lines and tell you the cause before quoting.

Stormwater carries rain from your roof and yard to the kerb or street drain. Sewer and septic lines carry wastewater from inside the house. They are separate systems and must not be connected to each other.

Yes. We repair and replace downpipes, reconnect them to the underground stormwater line and clear any blockage below ground.

Yes. We clear, inspect and repair the pipes between your home and the septic system. If the tank itself needs pumping out or servicing, we’ll let you know.

Yes. You get fixed-price options before any work starts, so there are no surprises.

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See inside your pipes and find the real cause.

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