Dianella is one of the larger established suburbs in our service area, with housing stock that spans the 1950s through to current day infill. Drainage in Dianella reflects that mix, with older clay lines under the original homes and more modern PVC under newer builds. Recurring blockages are common, and the right answer depends on what the line itself is doing. Drains Plus services Dianella as part of our wider Perth coverage, and this page covers how we approach the work locally.
Dianella sits within the City of Stirling, with the eastern edge of the suburb bordering the City of Bayswater. The City of Stirling manages stormwater and kerbside drainage on the Dianella side. The original housing stock dates from the 1950s and 1960s, with later 1970s and 1980s development on the eastern and northern sides, and continual infill replacing original homes through to today. Larger block sizes in the older sections mean longer drain runs from the house to the boundary, and more opportunity for those runs to be affected by mature landscaping. Soils are mostly Bassendean sands. The original sewer infrastructure on older properties is typically clay or earthenware, with newer homes on PVC throughout. Stormwater on private properties is overwhelmingly PVC, even on older homes, because stormwater infrastructure was less consistently installed in the early decades and has been added or replaced over time.
Tree root intrusion is the single most common issue in older Dianella homes. The combination of large blocks, mature plantings and aged clay lines creates ideal conditions for root growth into the line at joints and cracks. We also see ground settlement related damage on the older infrastructure, where decades of soil movement have led to sections of pipe separating slightly at the joints. Newer Dianella homes have a different problem profile, often centred on landscaping and paving work done after the original build, where lines have been crushed or compromised during later works. Stormwater issues tend to be localised, often around poorly maintained pits or gully traps that have not been cleared in years. CCTV inspection is our standard first step on recurring problems. For older clay lines with root intrusion, pipe relining is usually the right longer term answer because it restores the line without disturbing the mature landscaping above.
Drains Plus operates from Greenwood, a short drive from Dianella. 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 Dianella 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.
Larger blocks usually mean longer drain runs from the house to the boundary, and more chance that mature trees and landscaping sit over the line. Longer runs mean we use camera equipment with sufficient reach, and we plan access carefully if any excavation or relining is needed. It does not make the work harder, just different to a small block.
Many Dianella homes have established gardens, paving, decking or driveways over the line. Pipe relining is a no dig solution that restores the existing line from the inside, sealing cracks and joints without excavation. For homes with significant works above the line, it is usually the least disruptive and most cost effective long term answer.
Anything within your property boundary is your responsibility as the owner. Anything in the public stormwater or sewer network beyond the boundary is managed by the City of Stirling or Water Corporation. If a CCTV inspection shows the problem sits past the boundary connection, we will tell you and advise on who to contact.
Yes. We service residential and commercial properties across the suburb, including strata buildings, retail centres and hospitality sites. Larger diameter commercial lines suit our jetting and CCTV equipment well.
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