Melbourne Winter Stormwater Prep Guide
Melbourne's South East gets significant winter rainfall. For homeowners with older homes, established gardens and ageing stormwater infrastructure, that rainfall can quickly reveal drainage problems that are easy to ignore during summer. The time to fix them is now — before the first heavy rain.
The Stormwater Winter Prep Checklist
- Clear all surface drain grates of leaves and debris
- Check downpipes are clear and flowing freely to their drain pits
- Look for any areas where the ground has sunken over a buried drain (indicates collapse or root intrusion)
- Note any areas that held water after last winter's rain
- Book a professional CCTV stormwater inspection if you've had flooding before
The Risk of Ignoring Stormwater Drains
A blocked stormwater drain during Melbourne's June–August rain season can cause: flooding of subfloor spaces, water pooling against footings and foundations, erosion of garden and retaining structures, and in severe cases, water ingress into the home itself. The cost of prevention is small. The cost of damage is not.
Book a pre-winter stormwater drain inspection with Water Serpent Plumbing. Call Jack on 0425 226 636.