Drain services for your home
Residential drainage services
Reliable drainage support for new builds, blocked drains, repairs and urgent callouts
Foleys has been delivering residential drainage services for over 90 years, with licensed drainlayers operating across 11 locations throughout New Zealand. From new drainage installations and upgrades through to blocked drains, repairs, maintenance and emergency drainage response, our team helps homeowners keep drainage systems flowing properly.
Using advanced jetting and CCTV equipment, Foleys can quickly identify and resolve drainage issues across residential properties. We work across both planned and urgent drainage projects, focusing on clear communication, reliable service and workmanship that lasts.
What we help with
Drainage services designed to protect your home and property
New drainage installations
Properly installed drainage systems are essential for protecting your home and managing stormwater and wastewater effectively. Foleys works with homeowners and builders to deliver residential drainage systems that meet council requirements and support the long-term reliability of your property.
Services includes:
- New home drainage installations
- Stormwater and wastewater drainage
- Drainage upgrades
- Builder and homeowner support
- Council-compliant drainage work
Drain repairs and maintenance
Our licensed drainlayers identify the cause of drainage problems and carry out repairs before they turn into larger issues around your property. Foleys also provides ongoing maintenance work to help keep residential drainage systems flowing properly year-round.
Services includes:
- Drain repairs
- Damaged pipe repairs
- Preventative drainage maintenance
- Drainage upgrades
- Ongoing residential drainage support
Drain unblocking and cleaning
Blocked drains can cause major disruption around the home if not dealt with quickly. Our team uses jetting equipment and CCTV drain cameras to locate blockages, clear drains and identify hidden issues within your drainage system.
We focus on restoring drainage quickly while minimising disruption to your home and property.
Services includes:
- Blocked drain clearing
- High-pressure drain jetting
- CCTV drain inspections
- Blocked toilet and wastewater drainage support
- Drain cleaning and diagnostics
Stormwater and surface drainage
Heavy rain and poor drainage can lead to flooding and water build-up around your property. Our licensed drainlayers install and repair stormwater systems that help carry water away from the home and reduce the risk of ongoing damage during wet weather.
Services includes:
- Stormwater drainage
- Surface water drainage
- Flooding and pooling water issues
- Stormwater repairs
- Drainage improvements around the property
Septic tank and wastewater systems
Homes not connected to town or city wastewater systems rely on septic tanks and on-site drainage systems operating properly year-round. Our team installs, repairs and maintains residential septic and wastewater systems, helping homeowners manage wastewater safely and avoid ongoing drainage issues around the property.
Services includes:
- Septic tank drainage support
- Wastewater system installation
- Wastewater system repairs
- On-site drainage maintenance
- Rural and residential wastewater solutions
Why Foleys
We’ve seen it all.
We know how to fix it
Common residential drainage problems
- Blocked drains and toilets
- Slow drainage
- Flooding or pooling water around the property
- Tree roots damaging drains
- Drainage odours
- Overflowing stormwater drains
- Collapsed or damaged pipes
- Water backing up around the property
How Foleys can help
Our licensed drainlayers carry out residential drainage repairs, maintenance and new drainage installations across New Zealand. Using CCTV drain cameras and jetting equipment, we can locate drainage problems quickly and carry out the work needed to get systems flowing properly again. Support includes:
- CCTV drain inspections for fast, reliable diagnostics
- High-pressure jetting to quickly unblock drains
- Drain repairs, replacements and upgrades
- Preventative drainage maintenance
- Emergency drainage response
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before you book
What does a drainlayer do?
While a plumber handles internal pipes a drainlayer handles repairs and maintenance of underground drainage systems that carry wastewater and stormwater away from the property.
Do I need consent for drainlaying work?
All new drainage installations, including renovations and new builds require a building consent and must be completed by a licensed drainlayer to meet council and legal requirements.
What causes blocked drains?
Common causes include tree roots, grease build-up, collapsed drains, foreign objects and damaged pipes.
Do you provide emergency drainage services?
Yes, our team provides emergency drainage response across multiple locations. If your job is an emergency, you need to call us on 0800 30 35 30
How often should drains be inspected?
Older or problematic drainage systems may benefit from regular inspections and maintenance to identify issues early.
Book a job online or call for urgent drainage issues
Need help with blocked drains, repairs or new drainage work?
Whether you need emergency drain unblocking, CCTV diagnostics, stormwater support, septic and wastewater work or drainage installation for a new home, Foleys can help with licensed residential drainage services across New Zealand.