Every subsoil drainage problem is different. Soil type, site slope, groundwater levels, surrounding structures and rainfall load all affect what kind of system is needed. We assess the specific causes on your site before recommending anything, so you get a solution built for your conditions, not a generic install.
Subsoil drainage sits at the intersection of drainage design, hydrostatic pressure management and soil behaviour. Our team has the specialist knowledge to read what's happening beneath a site and engineer a response that addresses the actual cause.
From small residential backyards to sports fields, commercial buildings, basement car parks and large development sites, we tailor our approach to the scale and complexity of the job.
Every job comes with clear reporting, photos and recommendations so you understand what was found, what was done and how to maintain performance going forward.
Our team designs and installs a range of subsoil drainage solutions depending on what your site requires:
The most common form of subsoil drainage. A porous pipe wrapped in geotextile fabric allows water to enter freely while keeping soil and debris out. Installed at depth to intercept and redirect groundwater.
A more durable alternative suited to higher-load applications, commercial sites and areas with fine soils where standard ag pipe may be vulnerable to silt ingress.
Designed to cut across the path of groundwater moving down a slope, intercepting it before it reaches a structure or low point.
A subsurface trench and pipe system that redirects groundwater away from problem areas across a wider run of ground. One of the most versatile subsoil drainage solutions available. Learn more about our French drain solutions.
Where gravity drainage is not possible, submersible pumps are used to actively remove collected groundwater. Commonly used in basements, below-ground structures and low-lying sites.
Sometimes the drainage issue is partly a surface geometry problem. Re-grading the land redirects both surface runoff and subsurface flow away from problem areas.
Most complex sites require a combination of the above. We design integrated systems that address both subsurface water movement and surface drainage together. See our full backyard and stormwater drainage solutions for surface-level work that complements subsoil systems.
Before any system is designed or installed, we need to understand what’s actually happening beneath your site. Where standard visual assessment isn’t enough, we use CCTV drain inspection to get a clear picture of what’s failing inside existing pipes and drainage infrastructure. This removes the guesswork and ensures the solution we design addresses the real cause. Learn more about our CCTV inspection services.
