Blocked Drains Highett
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Blocked drain in Highett? We’re only 12 minutes down the road in Oakleigh. Highett is one of our regular service areas and we know the drainage setup here well. Give us a call - we’ll come out and sort it.
Call 1300 303 247 - speak to our friendly, trained staff.
What We Do in Highett
Clearing root blockages from melaleuca and tea tree roots
Highett’s native street trees have fine, aggressive root systems that get into pipe joints. We clear them and seal the entry points.
Replacing ageing AC (asbestos cement) pipes
Some 1950s-60s Highett homes still have AC drainage. When these fail, we replace or reline them safely and to current standards.
New development sewer connections
Townhouse developments in Highett connecting to old sewer mains. We diagnose junction problems and fix connection issues.
Stormwater pit clearing after storms
Blocked stormwater pits cause yard flooding. We clear them out and make sure water drains away from your home.
CCTV inspections for home buyers
Pre-purchase drain inspections are popular in Highett. We put a camera through the pipes and report on their condition before you buy.
Why Highett Homes Need Drain Specialists
Highett is predominantly a 1950s and 1960s suburb. Brick veneer homes on decent-sized blocks, most with their original sewer pipes still in the ground. That means terracotta, concrete, and in some cases asbestos cement (AC) pipes that are now 60 to 70 years old.
The soil in Highett sits in a transition zone between the sandy coastal soils of the bayside suburbs and the heavier clay further inland. This mix can cause uneven pipe settling, especially during dry summers when the clay component shrinks.
There’s been a wave of development through Highett with the old Highett Gasworks site redevelopment and plenty of older homes making way for townhouses. New builds connecting to old sewer mains create junction issues we see often.
Mature tea trees, melaleucas, and bottlebrush along Highett’s streets have aggressive root systems that target sewer pipes. Smaller than the huge elms you see in the inner suburbs, but just as persistent.
South East Water manages the sewerage network in Highett 3190. The mains in the street are their responsibility. Your private drainage from the boundary trap to your home is yours to maintain.
Highett drainage profile
| Typical homes | 1950s-60s brick veneer on decent blocks |
| Common pipes | Terracotta, concrete, and some AC pipes, 60-70 years old |
| Soil type | Clay-sand transition zone - settles unevenly |
| Problem trees | Peppercorns, paperbarks, bottlebrush |
| Terrain | Flat |
| Known hotspots | Highett Gasworks redevelopment area, streets near Highett Road |
| Common issues | Uneven pipe settling from mixed soil, development overloading connections, AC pipe deterioration |
Drain Services in Highett
Here’s what we cover in Highett 3190. If it involves drains or pipes, we can help.
- Blocked Drain Clearing
- Professional Drain Clean
- Licensed Plumber
- Fix Damaged Sewers
- Stormwater Clearing
- Reline Damaged Pipes
- CCTV Pipe Inspection
- Water Jet Cleaning
- Fix Broken Drains
- After-hours Plumber
- Boundary Trap Service
- Root Cutting Service
Why Highett Locals Call Drainpro
- We’re local - Based in Oakleigh, about 12 minutes from Highett. Not the other side of Melbourne.
- We’re fast - Most jobs done same day. We don’t book you in for next week.
- We’re upfront - You get a fixed price before any work starts. No invoice surprises.
- We guarantee our work - Blockage not cleared? You don’t pay. We back our work.
- We’re not salespeople - We’re tradies, not salespeople. Straight advice, nothing more.
Common Blocked Drain Questions in Highett
How fast can you get to Highett?
About 12 minutes from our Oakleigh base. Highett is one of our closest service areas. Same-day service is standard, emergencies faster.
What type of pipes do Highett homes have?
Most Highett homes built in the 1950s-60s have terracotta, concrete, or AC (asbestos cement) sewer pipes. All of these deteriorate over time and are common sources of blockages.
Who manages the sewers in Highett?
South East Water manages sewer mains in Highett 3190. Your private drains from the boundary trap to your home are your responsibility.
Why is my Highett yard flooding after rain?
Usually a blocked or collapsed stormwater pipe or pit. Highett’s mixed soil can cause pipes to settle and crack over the decades. We’ll inspect and fix it.
Do you do emergency callouts to Highett?
Yes, 7 days a week including after hours. We’re close by in Oakleigh so response times to Highett are fast. Call 1300 303 247.
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Blocked Drain Questions - Highett
How fast can you get to Highett?
About 12 minutes from our Oakleigh base. Highett is one of our closest service areas. Same-day service is standard, emergencies faster.
What type of pipes do Highett homes have?
Most Highett homes built in the 1950s-60s have terracotta, concrete, or AC (asbestos cement) sewer pipes. All of these deteriorate over time and are common sources of blockages.
Who manages the sewers in Highett?
South East Water manages sewer mains in Highett 3190. Your private drains from the boundary trap to your home are your responsibility.
Why is my Highett yard flooding after rain?
Usually a blocked or collapsed stormwater pipe or pit. Highett's mixed soil can cause pipes to settle and crack over the decades. We'll inspect and fix it.
Do you do emergency callouts to Highett?
Yes, 7 days a week including after hours. We're close by in Oakleigh so response times to Highett are fast. Call 1300 303 247. ---
