Residential drainlaying Auckland

Expert Drain Laying You Can Trust

Our residential drainage services range is very large and covers most tasks within the scope of residential drainage. In some instances earthenware (EW) and concrete pipe installations may also apply up to 225mm. Services for Pipes larger than 225mm can be found on our commercial drainage page.

Whether you are a builder, engineer or end consumer, Euro Plumbing has a very streamlined quoting system which allows you to easily budget for your new or ongoing project. Our QS team is fully equipped to quote and provide drainage expert advice within 48 hours of receiving your specifications. Exceptions apply for larger or tricky jobs.

Drainage Quotes & Advice

If you have a job that needs to be quoted, please use our contact page or email your plans to quotes@europlumbing.co.nz. We are able to send you a price within 48 hours. For more information please call 0800 TEAM EURO

Our Residential Drainage Services Include

We provide a full suite of residential drainage services designed to meet the needs of homeowners, builders, and developers. Our team is experienced in delivering compliant, high-quality solutions across various drainage requirements — from stormwater systems and wastewater management to modern water harvesting and underground tank installations. Whether you’re building new, upgrading, or repairing existing systems, we’ve got the tools and expertise to help.

Our key drainage services include:

All domestic drainage, stormwater, and sewer systems using PVC, earthenware, and concrete pipe
Retention and detention tank systems, with controlled overflow or pump solutions
Watermain directional drilling and thrusting
Onsite sewage and stormwater system design and installation
Roof, downpipe, and surface water drainage solutions
Subsoil and flooding basement drainage solutions
CCTV drain inspections and unblocking services
Driveway channels, cesspits, and surface water management

Overflow Relief Gully Trap Maintenance / Repair (Replacement)

Our standard gully trap replacement price includes the disconnection and removal of the existing concrete gully trap, supply and installation of a new UPVC gully trap, reconnection of existing discharge pipes, and secure concrete base with proper haunching. Please note this offer applies to residential properties only and excludes commercial installations. In cases where the existing gully trap does not comply with current standards, additional charges may apply. We recommend reviewing our gully trap installation guidelines for more details.

All installations follow approved NZ methods to ensure durability, functionality, and easy maintenance. Gully dishes must be installed no less than 25mm above paved surfaces or 100mm above unpaved surfaces, with the grate positioned no more than 600mm above the water seal. Waste pipe outlets must sit at least 20mm above the water seal and below the grate for easy cleaning. To protect the installation from potential damage, the gully trap, riser, and dish must either be surrounded by a minimum of 75mm of concrete or protected using compacted selected fill.

Driveway/Garage Channel Supply and Installation (Price per Meter)

Whether you need a cesspit to connect a drainage coil (NOVACOIL) behind a retaining wall, link it to a driveway channel, or replace an old unit, this special offer is designed for you. It includes the supply and installation of 1 x 450mm x 450mm x 600mm residential-grade cesspit, available in square or round format, complete with a steel grate to effectively manage surface water. The package also covers excavation and/or concrete cutting for proper placement, along with a half-siphon connection to an existing point of outfall not more than 1 metre away. Cesspit risers are available for installations deeper than 600mm, and sealed cesspit solutions are also offered for soak holes and underground water management.

All work is carried out to New Zealand Building Code (NZBC) standards and comes certified and warrantied. Key installation requirements are outlined in NZBC documents G13/AS2 and E1/AS, which you can access in our Free Download Standards section. These standards ensure your drainage system is constructed to:

Convey foul water to an appropriate outfall
Resist blockages and root intrusion
Allow for maintenance, ventilation, and structural protection

Euro Plumbing uses a range of approved pipe materials for such installations, including Concrete, Ceramic, Vitrified clay, Steel, Ductile iron, UPVC, HDPE, and ABS, ensuring compatibility with both modern and legacy systems.