Specialist drainage / Sewer & Stormwater Clearing
Sewer & stormwater.
Keep it moving.
Clearing and inspection support for blocked wastewater lines and stormwater drainage in Palmerston North and Manawatū.
Keep wastewater and rainwater moving.
A sewer overflow and a stormwater blockage need different consideration, even when both appear as water where it should not be. Drain Kings provides clearing and CCTV inspection for sewer and stormwater lines in Palmerston North and Manawatū, helping identify an appropriate next step.
- Wastewater appears at an outside gully
- Several fixtures back up together
- A stormwater line drains slowly after rain
- Water ponds near a known drain
- A sewer or stormwater line repeatedly blocks
Your next step
Tell us what’s not flowing.
A few details help us understand the job.
Drain cleaning hose at a flooded property in Glen Oroua.
When wastewater backs up
Toilets, sinks and showers connect to wastewater drainage. If several fixtures are affected, or wastewater appears at an outside gully, a restriction in a shared downstream line may be involved. The visible symptom does not establish where the problem lies.
Reduce use of affected fixtures and keep people and animals clear of any discharge. Call Drain Kings to describe the overflow, its location and whether neighbouring properties appear affected. If the problem appears to involve a public asset, report it to the relevant network operator.
When rainwater is not getting away
Stormwater lines carry rainwater from roofs and hard surfaces. Leaves, sediment, roots or pipe-condition issues can affect flow. Ponding may also occur when heavy rain exceeds the drainage system’s capacity, so standing water does not always mean there is a blockage.
Drain Kings can discuss inspection and clearing of suitable lines on your property. Keep away from floodwater and do not lift street grates or covers. Public-road flooding or problems with the public network should also be reported to the responsible authority.
Find the restriction, then choose the method
The team considers the symptoms, access and drainage layout before recommending clearing or CCTV investigation. Jetting may help remove suitable material; a camera can help identify visible obstructions and pipe-condition issues in accessible sections.
Where the line has blocked repeatedly, understanding the cause matters. Cleaning cannot repair a collapsed pipe or remove a wider network capacity problem. Any limits of the inspection and findings should inform the next decision.
Useful details when you call
Tell us whether the issue happens only during rain, continues in dry weather, or follows the use of particular fixtures. Mention any recent work, previous blockages and accessible drain plans.
For rural properties, describe whether the affected line is a culvert, field drain, stormwater pipe or effluent line. Correctly identifying its use helps the team discuss the job. This service focuses on clearing and inspection of existing drainage.
Related services & guidance
Common questions
Sewer & Stormwater Clearing — common questions
Does flooding always mean my stormwater drain is blocked?
No. Heavy rain can exceed drainage capacity, and other site or network factors may be involved. The pattern and location of the problem help guide an assessment.
Can you inspect sewer and stormwater pipes?
Yes. Drain Kings inspects both, subject to suitable access and visibility.
Who handles a blocked drain in the street?
Report an apparent public-network problem to the local council or water network operator. Drain Kings can discuss drainage on your property and help clarify the scope of its service.
Let’s get things flowing
A clearer drain starts with a conversation.
Tell us the symptoms, your location and how urgently you need help. We’ll discuss the next practical step.