Residential & Commercial Drain Laying
Residential and commercial drain laying is an important aspect of construction and maintenance in New Zealand. The proper installation and maintenance of drainage systems is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of residents and commercial building occupants, as well as protecting the environment.
Residential Drain Laying
Residential drain laying involves the installation of drainage systems in houses, apartments, and other forms of residential buildings. This includes the installation of sewer and stormwater lines, as well as the connection of these lines to the council public sewer and stormwater connections. Residential drain laying also includes the installation of drainage systems for individual homes, such as septic tanks and or stormwater detention/retention tanks and associated cesspits and channel drains required.
Commercial Drain Laying
Commercial drain laying involves the installation of drainage systems in commercial buildings, such as offices, retail spaces, and industrial buildings. This includes the installation of sewer and stormwater lines, as well as the connection of these lines to the main sewer and stormwater systems. Commercial drain laying also includes the installation of drainage systems for individual businesses, such as grease traps and oil/water separators, trade waste lines manholes and cesspits.
Public Drainage
Public drainage is another form of drainage carried out to extend existing public storm water and waste water assessts or intalling new connections for new housing developments under supervision of council and watercare and the work carried out by licensed drain layers.
In New Zealand, all drain laying work must be carried out by a licensed drain layer. This ensures that the work is carried out to a high standard and complies with all relevant building codes and regulations. Drain layers must also be familiar with the local council’s requirements for drain laying, as these can vary depending on the location of the building.
Drain laying requires a range of specialized tools and equipment, including heavy machinery (excavators & trucks), and pipe-laying equipment. Drain layers must also be familiar with a range of materials, including PVC, cast iron, and HDPE, as well as concrete pipe and earthern-ware. Also, like other trades in our sector there is health and safety specialised requirements like confined space license, gas detectors correct personal protective equipment. We treat any excavations over 1.2meters with skill and care to avoid the ground caving in.
Residential and commercial drain laying is an essential aspect of construction and maintenance in New Zealand. It is important for the health and safety of residents and commercial building occupants, as well as protecting the environment. All drain laying work must be carried out by a licensed drain layer, and proper maintenance is also important for ensuring the long-term functionality of drainage systems.