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Backyard Drainage Repairs Sydney

Backyard flooding when it rains? We find where the water goes wrong and fix it, with new stormwater lines, pits, strip drains and absorption trenches.

Yard flooding?
Stormwater, pits and strip drains

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    Backyard drainage

    Fixing a yard that floods when it rains

    Water that pools in the yard after rain usually has nowhere to go, or the drain it should go into is blocked, broken or too small. We find the cause first, often with a drain camera, then fix it.

    That can mean clearing or replacing stormwater lines, adding pits and strip drains, or building an absorption trench where the water can soak away. The price is fixed before we start.

    Signs your yard needs drainage work

    • Water pooling in the same spots after every heavy rain.
    • A pit or drain that overflows, or water backing up out of a downpipe.
    • Soggy ground along a wall or a path.
    • Stormwater pipes that are cracked, crushed or full of roots.
    Recent work

    Recent drainage jobs

    Stormwater

    Toongabbie, October 2026: a new stormwater layout for a flooding backyard

    A household had recurring problems with rainwater collecting in the backyard, along with some sewer issues. We installed new stormwater lines around the house, added drainage pits, built an absorption trench and renewed the sewer pipework in the backyard. The owner was pleased with the result.

    Rear lawn before the stormwater drainage and sewer work
    Before the drainage work
    Gravel being placed into a new backyard absorption trench
    Building the absorption trench
    Strip drain

    Arndell Park, October 2026: a strip drain and kerb to stop flooding

    The yard flooded every time it rained. We dug a trench and added a new stormwater point, installed a new strip drain, then formed up and poured a concrete kerb.

    A trench dug along a brick wall, with timber formwork set up for a concrete kerb
    During: the trench and the formwork
    A new strip drain with a black grate, set in a concrete kerb along the brick wall
    After: the new strip drain and kerb
    Pit riser

    North Kellyville, September 2026: a stormwater pit made safe

    A stormwater pit riser sat too high above the grass and was a trip hazard. We cut the riser down as far as we could and sealed the lid.

    A round stormwater pit lid on a riser sitting up above the grass
    Before: the riser, a trip hazard
    The stormwater pit after its riser was cut down, with the lid sealed
    After: cut down and sealed
    Google reviews

    What our customers say

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    Darryl S.★★★★★

    “Highly recommend these guys. Honest, professional and worked fast. Team rebuilt my stormwater system and installed a pit for me. They did a great job and cleaned up the site really well. 10/10”

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    Kayla K.★★★★★

    “Eddie from All Day Plumbing has been exceptional in handling a number of issues with our bathroom and under house drainage. I have called him out on a number of occasions with hardly any notice for emergency works, and every time he has been able to squeeze us in and get the job done to a very high standard. Highly knowledgeable, trustworthy, friendly and excellent customer service. We will definitely use him in the future and would highly recommend to anyone.”

    Rating 5.0 ★★★★★ Based on 204 reviews
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    What we do

    Backyard drainage services

    • Stormwater lines repaired or replaced, including broken and root-damaged pipes.
    • New pits, strip drains and grated drains to collect surface water.
    • Absorption trenches where the water can soak away into the ground.
    • Downpipe lines cleared with a jet blaster, then checked with a camera.
    • Pit risers and lids adjusted or replaced.
    • Drain camera inspections to find blockages, breaks and crushed pipes. See CCTV pipe inspection.
    How it works

    How a drainage job works

    1

    Call 1300 301 354 or book online. Tell us where the water collects. Photos taken during rain help.

    2

    We inspect the drains, often with a camera, find the cause and quote a fixed price.

    3

    We do the work, from new lines and pits to strip drains and trenches.

    4

    We test the lines, then backfill and clean up.

    Downpipes

    Downpipes overflowing?

    Blocked downpipe lines push water out at the joints and onto the ground. In Kenthurst in July 2026, we cleared the debris from the pits, jet blasted the lines and used a camera to check they were clear and in good condition.

    Two systems

    Stormwater and sewer

    Stormwater pipes carry rain from roofs and yards. Sewer pipes carry waste from the house. They’re separate systems. If the problem is a blocked sewer, see blocked drains.

    Pricing

    What does backyard drainage cost?

    The price is fixed before any work starts. It depends on:

    • The cause, such as a blockage, a broken pipe or no drainage at all.
    • How much new pipe, pits or drains the yard needs.
    • Digging through soil or concrete, and access to the yard.

    Checking the job and pricing it is free on weekdays between 7am and 5pm, when there is no call-out fee. Book online and you’ll save $50, once you accept the quote.

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    Weekdays, 7am to 5pm*

    Why choose us

    Why All Day for backyard drainage

    LicensedLicensed and fully insured, under NSW contractor licence 339748C.
    CameraDrain cameras to find the cause before we dig.
    FixedA fixed price before we start, so you know the cost up front.
    20+ yrs20+ years of plumbing experience.
    Daniel Khamis, Director of All Day Plumbing
    Who you are dealing with

    The plumber at your door is licensed. We don’t send salespeople.

    “I’m proud that we can look after our local community with fair, honest pricing. No commission-based plumbers, no huge ad costs to pass on, just local plumbers looking after local homes.”

    Daniel KhamisDirector, All Day Plumbing

    All Day Plumbing & Maintenance Pty Ltd. Family-owned and run, more than 20 years’ experience, based on Powers Road in Seven Hills. NSW Contractor Licence 339748C. Fully insured.

    Plumbers near you

    Areas we cover

    Our plumbers fix backyard drainage all over metropolitan Sydney, working out of Seven Hills.

    Hills District homes can read about our Hills District plumbers, and every other suburb is on the locations page.

    Three All Day Plumbing plumbers
    Questions people ask us

    Backyard drainage questions

    Why does my backyard flood when it rains?
    Usually because the water has nowhere to go: the ground is too flat, a drain is blocked or broken, or the drains that are there are too small for the area they collect from. Finding which one comes first.
    What is an absorption trench?
    A trench filled with gravel that holds stormwater and lets it soak into the ground. We built one in a Toongabbie backyard in October 2026, along with new stormwater lines and pits.
    What is a strip drain?
    A long, narrow drain with a grate, set into concrete or paving to catch water running across it. In Arndell Park in October 2026, we installed one with a concrete kerb to stop the yard flooding.
    Can you find a broken stormwater pipe without digging up the yard?
    Usually, yes. A drain camera shows where a pipe is blocked, broken or crushed, so we only dig where the problem is.
    Can you clear blocked downpipes?
    Yes. In Kenthurst in July 2026, we cleared the debris from the pits, jet blasted the downpipe lines and used a camera to check they were clear and in good condition.
    My stormwater pit sticks up and is a trip hazard. Can you fix it?
    Yes. In North Kellyville in September 2026, we cut a pit riser down as far as we could and sealed the lid.
    Who looks after the stormwater pipes on my property?
    The stormwater pipes on your property are the owner’s to maintain.
    How much does backyard drainage cost?
    It depends on what’s causing the problem, how much new pipe or drain is needed, and whether we’re digging through soil or concrete. We quote a fixed price once we’ve found the cause.
    Yard flooding?

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    Phone 1300 301 354 to book an inspection and a fixed-price quote. Or book online and get the $50 online saving.

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