Stormwater repairs & blocked drains
- Blocked stormwater diagnosis and clearing
- CCTV drain inspection and reporting
- Root, silt and debris removal
- Collapsed, cracked or misaligned pipe repair
- Pipe replacement, realignment and capacity upgrades
Blocked, flooding or failing stormwater? We find the cause and fix it properly.
CCTV-diagnosed repairs, pipe replacement and new drainage excavation for Melbourne homes, carried out by licensed plumbers, not a drain-clearing call centre. You get a fixed written quote before we dig.
- CCTV camera inspection so you see the problem before paying to fix it
- We dig, repair and reinstate: excavation, pipework and surface restoration by one crew
- Servicing inner Melbourne, the east, bayside & Mornington Peninsula
- Licensed plumbersVBA licence 116917
- Fixed written quotesBefore any digging starts
- CCTV diagnosisFootage you can see
- Full reinstatementWe leave the site as we found it
Before & after
We dig it up, fix it, and put it back
Drag the slider to see real SMP drainage jobs, from open trench to finished yard. Every quote includes reinstatement, so the lawn, paving or driveway goes back the way it was.
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Same angle, works finished and surface reinstated. Needs supplying by SMP.
Same angle, works finished and surface reinstated. Needs supplying by SMP.
Before
After
What we do
Fixing a drain, or putting a new one in
Drainage excavation & new drains
- Site excavation and trenching
- New stormwater and sewer lines
- Drain relocation for renovations and extensions
- Subsurface (ag) drainage for wet yards
- Connection to box gutters and roof plumbing
On site
Inside a basement dig in Albert Park
Below-ground drainage and plumbing on a tight inner-city block, working alongside the builder from the first dig. The same planning goes into every drainage job, big or small.
Talk to us about your jobSigns your stormwater is failing
Don't wait for the next big storm
Water pooling after rain
Ponding against the house or in the yard usually means the drain can't carry the flow away.
Gutters or downpipes overflowing
If the gutters are clear, the blockage is often underground.
Damp walls or subfloor
Leaking stormwater pipes can undermine footings and cause rising damp.
Sinking paths or soft ground
A broken pipe washes soil away beneath paving and lawns.
Gurgling or bad smells
Partial blockages from roots or silt build up before they fail completely.
Renovating or extending
New roof areas and footprints often need drains upsized or relocated.
How it works
From first call to a certified drain
Call or send the form
Tell us what's happening. A plumber calls back to talk it through.
Inspect & diagnose
We inspect on site, with CCTV where needed, and show you the cause.
Fixed written quote
One price covering excavation, pipework and reinstatement. No surprises.
Fix, restore, certify
We complete the works, restore the surface and provide compliance paperwork.
Recent drainage work
Real jobs, by our own crew
Projects we're proud of
Below-ground work behind some of Melbourne's best homes
Our drainage and excavation work sits under premium residential and commercial projects across Melbourne. Chances are we've worked on your street.
What clients say
Five stars. Every review.
5.024 Google reviews
Excellent service. Very professional, polite and high quality of work. They started when they said they would and completed in a timely manner leaving not a scrap of mess behind. I have no hesitation in recommending Scotland Marshall Plumbing Pty Ltd.
I could not be more impressed with the team at SMP. Incredibly responsive, super friendly, and most importantly, provide a high-quality service. They don’t cut corners, they care about their work, and they give honest communication. Would recommend them to anyone who needs the job done right.
Great team to work with throughout our renovation. They were reliable, easy to deal with, and nothing was ever an issue. Quality of work was excellent and they always found solutions when needed. Highly recommend.
Had the boys from SMP come and do some work on my property and they were fantastic. Clean and professional and just really good blokes. Very easy to deal with and they turned up when they said they would!
Scotland Marshall Plumbing completed roofing work on our terrace last week. The service was excellent. After inspection, they provided us with a very detailed/ specific quote on the scope of work to done. The team on site were very punctual, professional, and careful in how they worked on our property. They pointed out issues as they worked and the report on the completion of work was very comprehensive. Very happy to recommend them.
I’ve worked with Will and Robbie for years across a range of projects. They’re consistently responsive, experienced, and clear in their communication. Their problem‑solving on site is excellent, and having both plumbing and roof plumbing handled by the same company is a major advantage for sequencing and coordination. Highly reliable operators.
Where we work
Servicing inner Melbourne, the east, bayside and the Mornington Peninsula
- Albert Park
- Alphington
- Armadale
- Ashburton
- Balwyn
- Beaumaris
- Black Rock
- Brighton
- Canterbury
- Carnegie
- Cheltenham
- East Melbourne
- Elwood
- Glen Iris
- Hawthorn
- Ivanhoe
- Kew
- Malvern
- Middle Park
- Mont Albert
- Mornington Peninsula
- Portsea
- Sandringham
- Sorrento
- South Melbourne
- South Yarra
- Surrey Hills
- Toorak
- Windsor
Common questions
Before you call
How much does a stormwater repair cost?
It depends on depth, access, pipe length and what's above it (lawn, concrete, paving). That's why we inspect first and give a fixed written price covering excavation, pipework and reinstatement before any work starts.
Do I need a CCTV inspection?
If the cause isn't obvious, yes. A camera shows exactly where and why the drain has failed, so you pay to fix the actual problem rather than dig in the wrong place.
Will you damage my garden or driveway?
We plan the excavation route to minimise disruption and reinstate the surface when we finish. Anything that can't be matched like-for-like is discussed and priced upfront.
Can you relocate drains for our renovation?
Yes. We regularly relocate and upsize stormwater and sewer drains for extensions and new builds, and coordinate with your builder or architect.
Is the work certified?
All work is completed by licensed plumbers (VBA licence 116917) to Victorian standards, with compliance certificates issued where required.
Get your drainage sorted before the next downpour
Talk to a licensed plumber today. Fixed written quote, no obligation.