Storm Flooding Creates Damage to Drains & Risk Damage to Properties
How AllGo Plumbing & Drainage Can Help You Maintain or Fix Your Drains?
You’re in Auckland and perhaps you’ve noticed slow flow in your drains. Perhaps you’ve noticed that your drains have clogged after recent torrential rains, and you can see water pooling on your property.
July 2025 unleashed heavy rains across Auckland no one’s excluded South Auckland & North Auckland & East Auckland. Stormwater and wastewater lines overflowed.
Why? Many reasons but in some cases, leaves and debris built up silt choked gully traps. With the ground saturated, pipes shifted either before or during the rain.
At All Go Plumbing & Drainage, we’ve spent many years responding to post-storm blockages. We know ignoring small signs can lead to major issues.
We offer:
- Seasonal post-storm drain checks
- High-pressure hydro blasting to clean out drain lines and cesspits
- CCTV inspections to find cracks or shifting pipes
These high-tech checks are valuable and worth spending the money. Drainage checks are worth getting done by professionals as a preventative to flooding and can stop a minor blockage turning into a flooded floor – or flooding that could possibly enter the building from sewer or stormwater overflowing. From experience, we’ve arrived at homes buried in sewage, and its messy and has hygiene risks to you and the family.
Seasonal Flooding Often Highlights Drainage Failures
Winter and sometimes summer downpours brings plumbing failures: burst water mains, blocked stormwater drains, overflowing sewer drainages. It was not that long ago that we had floods in the Auckland region. Who remembers the issues Parnell, Wairau Valley, Milford, Sunnynook, Totara Vale, New Lynn, Mt Eden, Remuera, Mt Eden, Pt Chevalier, Greenlane and many other areas of Auckland faced in 2023? In this weather incident, the emergency service responded to over 719 calls and answered 2231 emergency calls.
As an approved Auckland City Council supplier of drain works, we advise:
- Clear gutters and drains regularly
- Book a CCTV inspection if your pipes or drains are draining slowly at your commercial or residential properties
- Assess your drains and pipes if you believe you can hear gurgling sounds or water is pooling around your property it means you have a blockage.
These simple steps reduce emergency plumber Auckland call-outs later.
CCTV Drain Cameras Cut Out Guesswork
CCTV drain inspection has moved way beyond novelty. It’s now a must-have tool on any drain call-out.
Our cameras reach 80 - 300 mm pipes and deliver high-definition, real-time footage. Drain pipes are run underground so this high tech camera footage can prevent unnecessary digging to expose blocked drains or broken pipes as it marks where the damaged or root infiltration is located.
We spot root ingress, offset joints, collapsed or cracked sections.
Our typical AllGo Plumbing process is:
- Unblock the drain & Run CCTV inspection to diagnose issues
- Diagnose efficiently and plan repairs from real data
- Share the footage with you - you stay in the loop
Clients who’ve stayed with us for years appreciate this precision. It replaces surprise costs with a clear plan.
Risks to Property Caused by Storms and Floods
Storms and ageing pipes both pose genuine risks. Proactive inspections matter - especially after extreme weather. We can advise you on regular drain-cleaning and pipe-maintenance programmes.
Our ultimate message to Auckland homeowners & businesses s is simple: preventative steps today can avoid serious issues later.
Case Studies
Grey Lynn Drain Issue
Post-storm backup clogged a sink. Our CCTV inspection found a crushed elbow under concrete. We replaced it and cleared the trap.
Takapuna Café Flood Fix
A burst pipe flooded a café kitchen. We prioritised the job, arrived quickly, isolated the leak, replaced the damaged section, tested the line and certified our work. The café reopened in a very short time.
Remuera Bathroom Reno
Clients ordered new showers and taps. Their old mixer lacked proper certification. We sourced a compliant NZ-made mixer, fitted it, ran CCTV on the waste line—and handed over compliance paperwork.
FAQs
Q: When should I book a CCTV drain inspection?
A: After heavy rain or when drains slow or gurgle. We recommend it before any major plumbing or renovation work on your property.
Q: How do I check a plumber’s licence?
A: Search the Plumbers, Gasfitters & Drainlayers Board online. Or simply ask your plumber to show their licence card and expiry date.
Testimonials
Marin B – Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Good morning - I have been meaning to make contact to say how impressive your technician was: He was a delight and went over and above to ensure we fully understood what the problem was and how it occurred. We have always been impressed with ALLGO and the prompt service - I hope you have many fruitful years with this young man as one of your very fine team of plumbers.
Got the invoice and on to it!
THANK YOU –
Barbara F – Remuera, Auckland
I found Allgo Plumbing & Drainage very efficient and helpful. Shaun helped source the right replacement toilets. Mario did a great job & tidied up so well after finishing. Thanks to the team.
Mike D – Conifer Grove
Can’t speak highly enough of you guys – fantastic company to deal with. Thank you so much yet again for your speed of reply – full comms and friendly expert fast repairs. Simply bloody brilliant!
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