DRAINAGE
Specialising in residential drainage and light commercial work. We provide cost effective solutions for your project, taking care of all sewer and stormwater needs.
EARTHWORKS
We are adept at completing residential and rural earthworks through to large scale commercial and civil projects
DRAIN UNBLOCKING
Whether you have a blocked toilet, pipes, slow draining sink or shower we have the best drain camera/CCTV equipment on the market and coupled with our powerful water jetter can identify and clear blockages with ease.
SWIMMING POOL EXCAVATION
At The Drainage Department we have the capability and machinery required to clear your site, excavate and cart spoil away in preparation for your new swimming pool installation.
HOUSE PAD/BUILDING SITE PREPARATION
We can take care of the earthworks required to clear your building site or create your house pad ready for construction to begin.
CARTAGE
The Drainage Department we have the earthmoving equipment and cartage transportation to cost effectively clear and remove spoil from your site.
AUGER DRILLING
We are equipped with a range of auger sizes suited to most projects, enabling us to work with precision and efficiency.
SEPTIC TANKS
We also specialise in septic tank and advanced wastewater treatment systems (AWTS). We are qualified in On-Site Effluent Treatment (OSET) system design
DRIVEWAY PREPARATION
We are able to excavate, contour and cart away any excess material in preparation for your driveway site
What we do
At The Drainage Department we provide professional, quality drainage and earthworks services throughout the Tauranga and Bay of Plenty region.
The drainage and earthworks team is led by Sam Arundel, a highly skilled Certified Drainlayer and trade qualified plumber (Registered Member of the Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Board (PGDB)) with over 10 years industry experience. Whether working on commercial or residential jobs, attention to detail and workmanship are paramount, the last thing you want is drainage causing you issues a few years down the track. Get the job done right the first time round with The Drainage Department.
At The Drainage Department we are proud to be a Master Plumber/Drainlayers member which means homeowners have the backing of the 12-month Master Plumbers Guarantee, protecting you in the event of substandard workmanship.
+ Residential and Commercial Drainage
Specialising in residential drainage and light commercial work. We provide cost effective solutions for your project, taking care of all sewer and stormwater needs. If you are looking for a drainage contractor in Tauranga or the wider Bay of Plenty contact The Drainage Department.
+ Soak holes and Soakage
We provide installation of stormwater disposal systems tailored to your property/needs.
+ Surface Water Solutions
If you have surface water issues we can investigate and use our vast experience and industry expertise to work a solution to avoid ponding/flooding.
+ Mini Excavations
The Drainage Department has the latest and best machinery at our disposal to use to tailor a solution for any excavation work. Suitable for land/site clearing, driveway preparation for concrete pads, topsoil spreading, concrete breaking, concrete cutting, concrete removal. Excavation of footings, and service trenches for Gas, water, telecommunications and power. We can get into those tight spaces and get the job done efficiently.
+ Septic Tank Design and Installation
We also specialise in septic tank and advanced wastewater treatment systems (AWTS). We are qualified in On-Site Effluent Treatment (OSET) system design. It is hard to come by drainage companies who are skilled in this area, these tanks and systems require someone with the right skills and knowledge. We will see your project right through from the initial design phase, installation, servicing and maintenance in years to come.
+ Drain Unblocking/Drain Maintenance
If you have blocked drains The Drainage Department can locate and identify the problem and set your drains flowing again as they should. We can repair existing drains if damaged with as minimal disturbance to your property as possible.
+ Plumbing and Gasfitting Services
The Drainage Department can help with all of your residential plumbing and gas needs, bathrooms, kitchens, showers and taps, renovations and additions. Time to upgrade your water main? We can handle this too.
+ Digger Hire
Don’t waste your weekends pushing a wheel barrow and multiple trips to the dump to get your site cleared. Call the experts, save time and money. Click here for information on our rates.
PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH
we are proud to be a Master Plumber/Drainlayers member
Why use a Master Plumber or Master Drainlayer?
Using a Master Plumber or Master Drainlayer means you know you are using someone who is authorised to carry out the work they are doing. Members undergo an ongoing Quality Assurance review of their business practices. This sets us apart from others in the trade.
Your work is also guaranteed. Homeowners have the backing of the 12-month Master Plumbers Guarantee.
TAURANGA CITY COUNCIL LICENSED CONTRACTOR
The Drainage Department is a Tauranga City Council Approved Contractor and is approved to carry out work associated with the Tauranga City Council’s water, wastewater and stormwater reticulation system.
SITESAFE MEMBERS
All of our team are Sitesafe passport holders. Sitesafe provides an NZQA accredited course designed to ensure everyone on-site understands their health and safety responsibilities and how to keep themselves and others healthy and safe.
“Sam from The Drainage Dept does excellent work. He is friendly, does a fast, efficient job and leaves the site tidy which is pretty rare for a drainlayer.”
“We find Sam at The Drainage Dept excellent to work with. He is helpful and knowledgeable on all the sites he works on. We look forward to continuing to work with him in the future.”
“We are very happy with The Drainage Dept. They’re organised, professional, turn up on time and get the job done. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a drainlayer. We look forward to working with them in the future.
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