Stormwater Drainage Nundah
Nundah, Toombul and Northgate sit low in the Kedron Brook catchment — and when the brook rises, so does the water in your yard. Toombul and the low pockets near the brook were hit hard in the 2011 and 2022 floods, so stormwater here is a serious matter, not an afterthought. TBP Plumbing Nundah designs, installs and repairs stormwater drainage to Brisbane City Council requirements right across Nundah and the inner north.
Stormwater Drainage in Nundah — Low Ground, Poor Fall, an Overworked Brook
Much of Nundah, Toombul and Northgate is flat, low-lying land along the southern edge of Kedron Brook. That's beautiful, leafy country to live in — but it leaves drainage with very little fall to work with, so surface water doesn't run off, it pools. When the brook fills in heavy rain, overland flow has nowhere to go and yards, driveways and the ground around your stumps stay wet long after the storm passes.
The 2011 and 2022 floods showed how quickly this catchment can be overwhelmed, and even ordinary summer storms expose drainage that was never sized for the job. On a block with poor fall, a blocked pit, an undersized line or a downpipe spilling at the wrong spot is enough to send water back toward the house. Any new stormwater work also has to meet Brisbane City Council rules — including detention and a legal point of discharge — so it's done once and done right.
We assess, design, install and repair stormwater drainage for homes and businesses across Nundah and the inner north — from the character Queenslanders around Nundah Village to the newer units along the Toombul and Northgate corridor.
Stormwater Services
- New stormwater drainage installation
- Blocked stormwater pipe clearing
- Drainage pit installation and repair
- Downpipe connections and repairs
- Guttering installation and repair
- CCTV drainage inspection
- Yard and surface water management
- Stormwater / sewer separation
Signs Your Stormwater Drainage Needs Attention
On low ground near Kedron Brook, these signs mean your drainage is already struggling — long before the next big downpour.
Water pooling in the yard
On Nundah's flat blocks, water that's still sitting hours after the rain stops means there's too little fall, or the system is undersized or blocked.
Water near the foundation
Water sitting against the slab or timber stumps of an older Nundah Queenslander leads to rot, movement and long-term structural damage if it isn't carried away.
Overflowing gutters
Gutters that overflow during rain — even light rain — often mean a blocked downpipe or stormwater connection that's restricting flow downstream.
Flooded driveway
Driveways that flood or sheet water toward the garage indicate inadequate surface drainage or a blocked pit at the low point of the run.
Soft or eroded soil patches
Soft, boggy or sunken areas in the lawn between rain events can signal an underground pipe leak or a drainage pit that's overflowing into the soil.
Gurgling or slow drainage
Gurgling sounds from stormwater pits, or drainage that's noticeably slower than it used to be, indicates a partial blockage that will worsen over time.
Noticed any of these signs?
Don't wait for the next storm to confirm it. We'll inspect, find the cause and give you a fixed price quote — $99 call out fee.
Call (07) 2103 4449Company
Mon–Fri: 7:30am – 3:30pm
24/7 emergency on-call
How We Diagnose and Fix Stormwater Issues
We find the root cause first — then fix it properly so it lasts.
On-Site Assessment
We inspect your drainage above and below ground, check the fall available on your block, trace where the water is going, and find the point of failure.
CCTV Pipe Inspection
For underground issues, we run a camera through the pipe to pinpoint blockages, root intrusion, collapsed sections or joint failures — without digging.
Fixed-Price Quote
Once we know exactly what's wrong, we provide a clear fixed-price quote before any work begins. No surprises. You decide how to proceed.
Repair or Install
We carry out the work — clearing a blockage, repairing a broken pipe, adding pits and channel drains, or designing a complete system with detention and a legal point of discharge to council requirements.
Common Causes of Stormwater Drainage Failure
| Cause | What Happens | Our Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tree root intrusion | Roots enter pipe joints and grow, restricting or blocking flow | CCTV inspection, hydro-jet clearing, pipe relining or replacement |
| Debris build-up | Leaves, silt and sediment accumulate in pits and pipes over time | Pit cleanout, hydro-jet pipe flush, pit guard installation |
| Collapsed pipe | Old clay or concrete pipe sections crack and collapse under load | Spot repair or section replacement with uPVC pipe |
| Misaligned joints | Pipe sections separate or shift, creating partial blockages | Excavate and reconnect, or pipe relining to seal the joint |
| Inadequate design | System has too little fall or wasn't sized for the Kedron Brook catchment's downpours | Redesign and install additional pits, pipes and surface drainage |
Stormwater Drainage Pricing
Transparent pricing. Fixed quotes before any work begins.
Covers travel and on-site assessment during business hours. We'll diagnose the problem and provide a fixed quote before any further work.
Simple blockage clearing with hydro-jet equipment or manual clearing of pits and pipe runs. Quoted on the day after assessment.
New systems, pipe replacement, new pits and channel drains, or a redesign with detention and a legal point of discharge to council requirements — quoted at a fixed price after the on-site CCTV assessment. Cost depends on the fall available, scope and access.
After-hours emergency call outs available — call to discuss.
Where We Service & Our Hours
Based in Nundah — covering the low-lying Kedron Brook suburbs and right across Brisbane's inner north.
Monday to Friday
7:30am – 3:30pm
When the rain sets in and the brook comes up — a drain that's failed, water tracking toward the house, or a stormwater system backing up — call us any time.
(07) 2103 4449Stormwater Drainage FAQs
Common questions about stormwater drainage in Nundah and Brisbane's inner north.
Yard pooling or a drain failing in Nundah? Let's sort it before the next downpour.
$99 call out. CCTV assessment. Fixed price quote before any work starts. Serving Nundah, Toombul, Northgate and Brisbane's inner north — same-day response where available.