A slow drain today can quietly undermine your foundations tomorrow
A blocked drain overflowing indoors feels alarming, though it is usually quick to sort out. Left unattended, the smell spreads, hygiene suffers, and a hidden fault can threaten your foundations and cause costly structural damage.
Peter Jackson Plumbing sends certified drainlayers across the Kapiti Coast, 24/7, using our CCTV camera to find the cause rather than treat the symptom. That means lasting sewer and stormwater repairs that stop blockages returning.
Work ranges from clearing a single blockage to laying complete new drainage systems, backed by specialised equipment and stormwater soak pit expertise. For a quote or emergency response, get in touch via the Contact page.
Peter Jackson Plumbing sends certified drainlayers across the Kapiti Coast, 24/7, using our CCTV camera to find the cause rather than treat the symptom. That means lasting sewer and stormwater repairs that stop blockages returning.
Work ranges from clearing a single blockage to laying complete new drainage systems, backed by specialised equipment and stormwater soak pit expertise. For a quote or emergency response, get in touch via the Contact page.
Drains - Overview:
Drain unblocking in Waikanae covers CCTV drain inspection, drain repair and qualified drainlayer work, including soak pit installation across the Kapiti Coast.
- Three specialised machines cover most blocked or smelly drains
- High-pressure water jetting clears sand-blocked pipes without digging
- Mechanical cutting removes tree roots from pipe joints
- Above-ground locators pinpoint fault depth and exact position
- Collapsed or cracked pipes replaced by section through excavation
- All drainlaying work carries the Master Guarantee cover
CCTV drain repair that finds the real fault so blockages stop returning for good
- Fast drain unblocking in Kapiti keeps water flowing freely
- CCTV drain inspection pinpoints faults for accurate, lasting repair
- Qualified local drainlayers build soak pits and drainage systems
Drain unblocking covers Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Paekakariki, the wider Kapiti Coast
Blocked drains diagnosed quickly and accurately by CCTV
Three specialised machines handle most blocked or smelly drains, and every job starts with a look inside the pipe. A waterproof camera on a flexible cable is fed through the drain, sending live footage to a screen so cracks, root intrusion, collapsed sections and blockages show clearly.
An above-ground locator then pinpoints the fault's depth and position, removing blind digging. Clearing then becomes targeted: a high-powered water jetter deals with sand-blocked drains, while a mechanical machine cuts tree roots clear of joints.
Council plans are obtained where possible, with a follow-up CCTV inspection. Blocked drains get 24/7 response, sometimes involving water pump repairs or water tank installation.
An above-ground locator then pinpoints the fault's depth and position, removing blind digging. Clearing then becomes targeted: a high-powered water jetter deals with sand-blocked drains, while a mechanical machine cuts tree roots clear of joints.
Council plans are obtained where possible, with a follow-up CCTV inspection. Blocked drains get 24/7 response, sometimes involving water pump repairs or water tank installation.
Drainlayer work from repairs to new systems
Qualified drainlayers handle new drains, alterations, additions, stormwater drainage and full drainage systems for new or existing homes. Repair options depend on what the CCTV inspection reveals.
A simple blockage clears through existing access points, while a collapsed or cracked pipe may require excavation and replacement of the damaged section. For excavation and external work, existing services such as underground gas, water pipework and cabling remain your responsibility unless agreed otherwise.
All work is covered by the Master Plumber Guarantee. Renovation projects frequently combine drainage with bathroom renovations, where waste and supply lines are being reworked.
A simple blockage clears through existing access points, while a collapsed or cracked pipe may require excavation and replacement of the damaged section. For excavation and external work, existing services such as underground gas, water pipework and cabling remain your responsibility unless agreed otherwise.
All work is covered by the Master Plumber Guarantee. Renovation projects frequently combine drainage with bathroom renovations, where waste and supply lines are being reworked.
Stormwater soak pits and rural drainage
All new homes must have a stormwater soak pit, an underground chamber that collects stormwater and lets it disperse slowly into the surrounding ground. Installation, upgrades, cleaning and servicing are all part of the drainage work carried out.
The pit is sized to suit ground conditions after assessment, which matters most where surface water pools or where no mains stormwater connection exists. Rural and lifestyle properties often involve septic systems and effluent pumping alongside standard drainage.
For homes running rainwater collection, drainage work is sometimes coordinated with greywater systems that reuse water in the garden.
The pit is sized to suit ground conditions after assessment, which matters most where surface water pools or where no mains stormwater connection exists. Rural and lifestyle properties often involve septic systems and effluent pumping alongside standard drainage.
For homes running rainwater collection, drainage work is sometimes coordinated with greywater systems that reuse water in the garden.
Watch for gurgling sounds, water pooling in sinks or showers and unpleasant smells. Slow draining often means a partial blockage building from grease, hair or roots. Left alone, these become full blockages. A CCTV drain inspection pinpoints exactly what's causing the problem before it worsens.
Most blocked drains come from fat, food scraps, hair, wet wipes and tree roots working into pipe joints. To prevent them, avoid pouring oil down sinks, use drain strainers and keep wipes out of toilets.
Tree roots are trickier, so regular checks help catch intrusion early.
A waterproof camera on a flexible cable is fed through the drain, sending live footage to a screen. This shows cracks, root intrusion, collapsed sections or blockages, along with their exact location and depth. That confirms precisely what drain repair is needed, without digging blindly.
A soak pit is an underground chamber that collects stormwater or wastewater and lets it disperse slowly into the surrounding ground. One is required where there's no mains stormwater connection, or where surface water pools.
Our drainlayers assess ground conditions and size the pit to suit.
Often, yes. Many blockages clear using high-pressure water jetting and mechanical cutting through existing access points. A CCTV drain inspection first confirms whether the pipe is simply blocked or actually damaged.
If the pipe is collapsed or cracked, our drainlayers discuss the least disruptive repair method.
Drains Summary:
- What: Drain unblocking, CCTV drain inspection, drain repair, drainlayer work including new drainage systems, stormwater soak pit installation and servicing, with 24/7 emergency response.
- Where: Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Otaki, Paekakariki, Pukerua Bay and the wider Kapiti Coast and Wellington region.
- Who for: Homeowners with blocked drains on the Kapiti Coast, plus new builds, renovations, subdivisions, and rural or lifestyle properties needing septic and drainage work.
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