As stated by New Zealand Plumbers, Drainlayers & Gasfitters Association Inc., Drainlaying is “any work involving installation, alteration or repairs to a drain, including the fixing or unfixing of a drain to an onsite wastewater system (septic tank) or any trap”. This means that Drainlaying is the work of correctly installing effective water drainage systems for any building, to protect the public health and environment by preventing wastewater from coming back to the surface and connecting it to wastewater treatment stations.
There are different sectors of drainlaying work, which mainly divide into four categories: residential, commercial, industrial and public sector. Residential works are, for example, a new house’s drains installation, whereas commercial refers to systems placed in a commercial building or a larger housing complex. Hotels, restaurants, shopping complexes and parking lots are also part of this category. The third category relates to industrial, and this covers projects such as factories or warehouses. And last but not least, the public sector; these works include repair or installation of public stormwater or sewers. At Easy Flow Drainage, we provide services to all kinds of industries.
The person in charge to carry out this work is called a drainlayer. To be legally allowed to perform these sorts of works, the team at Easy Flow Drainage had to complete a New Zealand Certificate in Drainlaying successfully. It is then mandatory to pass the Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying Board exam to apply for a tradesman license and registration. This process ensures the high quality of the service upheld, and the peace of mind that the person has the skills and knowledge to perform it, complying with the Building Code.
It is pretty common to find people who try to do the jobs by themselves, but by law and for health and safety reasons, it is restricted to an authorised drainlayer to carry them out. It is also recommended that homeowners delegate this task to registered drainlayers, as any unauthorised work may affect their insurance policy cover. It’s best to leave it to those who know best! However, you can still clear blocked drains on your own, as long as there is no pipe altering or repairing involved, in which case, it should be left to a registered person.
How can a drain layer help me?
There are different ways a drainlayer can help you. These are some of them:
You can contact Easy Flow Drainage for regular checks of your existing drainlaying installations, ensuring they are fully functional and hygienic. Prevention is vital to avoid unwanted blockages in your system and costly bills, and more extensive damage in the future.
Should there be any blockage or sign of your drains’ malfunction, it is best you call us right away. We have an experienced team, with the latest equipment, to help you in these situations. Besides, it’s no fun to live in a house with blockages, so the sooner you solve them, the more enjoyable it will be.
We also offer solutions for septic tanks, stormwater drainage systems, and effluent disposal and disinfection systems.
If you are building a new home or building, we can provide our professional services to install a complete new drains system. We can also assist with building renovations.
These surveys are applicable whenever city council consent is required. They involve a high-tech camera placed into the pipeline to inspect its exterior and confirm the drain’s structural condition.
How is Easy Flow Drainage different from the rest?
The Easy Flow Drainage team is approved by the Christchurch city council as Drainage Contractors, offering regular maintenance service to current and future projects. You can trust you are in good hands with us, regardless of the project’s size, whether commercial, residential, industrial or simply, the public sector.
Our range of services is vast, so we can cater for all your project’s needs, from consultancy to unblocking drains to CCTV surveying. Our experience allows us to cover every aspect of the project, delivering the results on time and budget. We have extensive experience in fast and efficient digging, one of the essential components of drainlaying.
Being local means we also understand the requirements of the area’s soil and weather. We bring skills and knowledge to the table, along with professionalism so you know you are getting the best services for your project!
Contact us today to learn more about our drainlaying services or to get a free drainlaying consultation!