A look at Dane’s Drains on the tools across Sydney’s Upper North Shore — drainage re-pipes, excavation and trenching, tree root damage, blocked drains, pipe relining, sewer and stormwater repairs.
With more than 24 years of industry experience, we specialise in identifying the cause of drainage problems and delivering practical, long-term solutions for homes, strata properties and commercial sites.
Newport — full drainage re-pipe. New PVC line laid the length of the house after the original earthenware pipes failed.
New PVC drain run graded along the trench beside the house on the Newport re-pipe.
Bedding a new stormwater line into a backyard trench, ready for connection.
Cracked earthenware sewer line uncovered — the source of a recurring blockage.
Fine tree roots tracking straight into the joints of an old earthenware drain.
Clearing a blocked drain on site with the drain machine before a camera inspection.
Another day, another drain — on the tools across the Upper North Shore.
A section of clay pipe removed completely packed with root growth.
New drainage line installed beside a pool surround without disturbing the paving.
Pavers lifted to reach a failed drain — water surcharging beneath the courtyard.
The root mass pulled out of a single blocked sewer line.
Turf lifted in strips before excavation so it can be laid straight back afterwards.
Roots forcing their way through a broken pipe joint.
New pipework set out along the trench line ready to be joined.
Joining new PVC to the existing pipe with a rubber coupling for a watertight repair.
End-on view of a clay pipe blocked solid — no water was getting past this.
Lawn re-laid over the new drain line and left tidy before we leave site.
Careful hand excavation to locate the damaged section under a front lawn.
Split clay sewer pipe with fine roots grown through the full length.
Old earthenware pipe broken open to reveal the root ball choking the drain.
Failed drain line exposed — roots, collapsed sections and open joints all in one run.
Cutting in a new junction so the line can be cleared and camera-inspected properly.
Removed pipe and junction laid out with the root plugs taken from inside.
Broken clay drainage pipe found deep in a narrow trench.
New stormwater line run along a tight trench beside the path and driveway.
New junctions and connections made up neatly against the house footing.
New PVC stack tied into the original earthenware line beneath the house.
Collapsed clay pipe sections lifted out from beside a pathway.
Fully equipped and ready to roll — arriving on site for a blocked drain call.
Subfloor inspection under a brick home, checking pipework and damp conditions.
We work with homeowners, strata managers, property managers, builders and businesses to solve everything from straightforward blocked drains to complex sewer, stormwater and water ingress problems.
Every job starts with understanding the cause of the problem so we can recommend the most appropriate solution — whether that’s high-pressure water jetting, pipe relining, drainage repairs, excavation or further investigation.
Call Dane’s Drains today for fast, professional blocked drain services backed by over 24 years of drainage experience.
