Stirling is a mid era residential suburb that lends its name to the council itself, with a housing stock that bridges the older established suburbs to the south and the newer family suburbs to the north. The drainage profile reflects that mix, with a range of pipe materials, eras and conditions across the suburb. Drains Plus has cleared more than 20,000 drains across the Perth metro, and this page covers how we approach drainage work in Stirling.
Stirling sits within the City of Stirling, which manages the local stormwater network and kerbside drainage. The housing stock is predominantly 1960s through 1980s, with infill activity replacing original homes over the past two decades. Soils across Stirling are mostly Spearwood sand, transitioning toward Bassendean sands in the eastern parts of the suburb. Original sewer lines on the oldest homes are typically clay, with early generation PVC on slightly newer builds and modern PVC on infill. Stormwater drainage on private property is overwhelmingly PVC. The mature streetscape and established private gardens are a significant factor in the local drainage profile, with verge and yard trees providing the conditions for root intrusion in older sections of line.
Root intrusion is the dominant problem in older Stirling homes, with the typical pattern being recurring blockages at the same fixture that come back a few months after clearing. We also see ground settlement related joint separation on the oldest clay infrastructure, particularly where significant later works have changed the load on the ground above. Newer infill builds present a different problem profile, often centred on construction related damage to lines that pass under driveways, paved areas or extensions. Stormwater issues tend to involve gully and pit blockages, particularly through autumn when leaf litter is heaviest. CCTV inspection is the standard first step on any recurring problem. For older clay lines with root intrusion in an otherwise sound pipe, relining is typically the right long term answer.
Drains Plus operates from Greenwood, a short drive from Stirling. For most call outs we can have a plumber on site the same day, and emergency call outs are covered around the clock. We are a single location business with a single Google profile, so when you book through us you are dealing directly with the team that will arrive at your address. Most blocked drain work is covered by our fixed price guarantee, and a free plumbing health check is included on every job. If we cannot clear the drain, our service is free.
We service Stirling as part of our wider coverage of the Perth northern suburbs. Nearby suburbs we cover include:
If you are based outside these areas, our full service area covers the Perth northern suburbs across four local government areas.
Greenwood and Stirling are close neighbours, so we are typically on site quickly. For standard jobs we offer same day service, and emergency call outs are covered around the clock.
Not really. We work across all pipe materials and eras, and CCTV inspection at the start of the job shows us exactly what we are dealing with before any clearing or repair starts. A mix of materials is normal in older suburbs where renovations have happened over the years.
The City of Stirling manages the public stormwater network, including the kerbside gullies and the connection out to the main. Anything within your property boundary is your responsibility as the owner. If a problem sits past the boundary, we will tell you and advise on what to report to the council.
Yes. If we cannot unblock the drain, our service is free. We provide a fixed price guarantee on most blocked drain work, and a free plumbing health check is included on every job.
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