Tuart Hill is one of the older inland suburbs in our service area, with much of the original housing stock dating from the post war years through the 1960s. Drainage in Tuart Hill reflects that age, with clay sewer lines still in the ground on many properties and mature trees adding decades of root pressure on the system. Drains Plus is a Perth drainage specialist that has cleared more than 20,000 drains across the metro, and this page covers how we approach work in Tuart Hill.
Tuart Hill sits within the City of Stirling. The original housing stock is predominantly post war, with steady redevelopment activity over the past two decades adding newer single and dual occupancy infill. Soils are mostly Bassendean sands. The original sewer infrastructure on older properties is typically vitrified clay or earthenware, with later infill builds on modern PVC. Stormwater drainage runs to City of Stirling pits and gullies at the kerb. The suburb is named for the native tuart trees, and mature trees of various species are a feature of the streetscape, which has direct implications for the older drainage infrastructure under and alongside the verge.
Root intrusion in older clay sewer lines is the most common single issue in Tuart Hill. Decades of normal ground movement combined with mature street and yard trees create ideal conditions for roots to find joints in the line. Recurring blockages at the same fixture are the usual symptom. We also see pipe collapse and joint separation on the oldest infrastructure, particularly where major works above the line have changed the load on the ground. On newer infill builds, the problem profile shifts to construction related issues, where the original drain run has been crushed, displaced or damaged during the build. CCTV inspection is the right starting point on most recurring problems. For sound clay lines with root intrusion, pipe relining is the most common long term answer because it seals the access points without disturbing the mature landscaping or paving above.
Drains Plus operates from Greenwood, a short drive from Tuart Hill. 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 Tuart Hill 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.
In most cases you cannot tell from the surface. CCTV inspection is the only reliable way to confirm what is in the ground. If your home is original post war or 1960s construction and the sewer line has not been replaced or relined, clay is the most likely material.
In most cases relining is the more practical answer, particularly where landscaping, paving or driveways sit above the line. Relining installs a new pipe inside the existing one, sealing cracks and joints without excavation. For sections that are beyond relining, targeted replacement is the alternative, and we discuss which approach suits your specific line before any work starts.
Roots themselves are easily removed with high pressure jetting. The damage they cause depends on how far the root mass has grown and how the line has been affected. In some cases jetting alone restores full flow. In others, particularly older clay lines with widening joint gaps, sealing the entry points by relining is needed to prevent the problem returning.
For routine blocked drain clearing, no. CCTV and jetting are both done without disconnecting the water supply or the sewer. For relining work, there is a short period where the line is unavailable while the liner cures, and we coordinate that with you in advance. Targeted excavation work depends on the section involved, and we walk you through the impact before starting.
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