Channel Drains: Trench, Strip + Linear Drains

We deliver stormwater drain solutions across Sydney and we’re available 24/7 for emergencies. 

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Effective Surface Water Drainage That Protects Your Home and Property

If your driveway floods during storms or water pools along your paths or patio, trench drains offer a practical and reliable solution.
At The Plumbing Paramedics, we design and install all channel drain systems across Sydney to divert surface water fast and efficiently, protecting your structures, garden beds, and even foundations.

Whether you call them trench drains, strip drains or linear drains, the idea is the same: capture water before it causes damage.
With our tailored designs and professional installation, we’ll make sure the right system is installed in the right place, using the right materials.

Where Are Strip/Linear/Trench Drains Installed?

We typically install these drains in high-risk surface runoff zones, including:

  • Across sloped driveways
  • In front of garage doors
  • Along retaining walls and garden beds
  • Around swimming pools
  • On patios, paths, and paved entertaining areas
  • At the edge of concrete slabs or carports
  • Near building entrances to stop water entering under doors

Correct placement is critical to ensure proper water capture and prevent pooling or backflow.

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Protecting Property and Foundations

Poor surface drainage doesn’t just create muddy messes. Over time, pooling water can:

  • Cause foundation movement or cracking
  • Lead to rising damp inside walls
  • Erode garden beds and turf
  • Damage pavers or pool surrounds
  • Lead to algae or moss buildup

Installing surface stormwater drains in problem areas reduces all these risks and protects the long-term integrity of your home or business.

Maintenance Tips for Trench Drains

Keep your trench drains flowing freely with these simple maintenance habits:

  • Regularly sweep leaves and debris away from grates
  • Don’t hose garden soil or bark mulch into drains
  • Remove grates every 6–12 months and clear any sludge
  • Watch for slow draining water, an early sign of blockage
  • Schedule professional inspection before storm season

How We Clear Blocked Stormwater Drains

Our multi-step process ensures long-term reliability, not just temporary relief:

  • CCTV Drain Inspection: Locate blockages, assess pipe condition, identify cracked or root-infested joints.
  • Hydro Jetting and Root Cutting: Clear the line with high-pressure water jets, cutting out roots and flushing silt build-up.
  • Stormwater System Assessment: Check outlet points, stormwater pits, downpipe connections and flow rate to prevent recurrence.

Don’t Wait for the Next Storm to Test Your Drainage

Blocked stormwater drains are not noticed until it rains, and then they can flood fast. If you’ve noticed poor drainage, yard puddles or flooding after rain, don’t wait for damage.
We’ll inspect, clear and restore your stormwater system with minimal fuss.

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Using The Leading Brands

We work with trusted industry brands to ensure every product we install is reliable, durable, and built to last.

Our Easy 3-Step Process

At The Plumbing Paramedics, we keep it simple and stress-free. Our streamlined 3-step process is designed to give you fast, reliable plumbing solutions without any confusion or delays.

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Book Now

Call us or book online — our friendly team is ready 24/7 to assist. We’ll quickly understand your plumbing issue and schedule a visit that fits your time.

2

Free Quote

We’ll assess the job and provide a fixed quote on the spot. No hidden fees, just clear pricing and complete transparency from start to finish.

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Job Done

Our licensed plumbers show up on time, fully prepared. We get the job done right, clean up after ourselves, and leave your space just as we found it.

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to Your Plumbing Enquiry

Plumbing issues can be stressful. That’s why we’ve made our process simple, responsive, and focused on quality from the moment you call.

Step 1: Book Your Job

Call us or submit your booking online. We’ll ask for a few details and arrange the best time to attend

Step 2: Confirmed ETA

You’ll receive a confirmation with your technician’s name, arrival window, and a live update when we’re on the way.

Step 3: On-Site Diagnosis

We arrive on time, assess the issue, and provide you with an upfront, fixed-price quote before any work begins

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Step 4: We Get It Done

Our fully equipped vans carry everything needed to do the job with no runarounds or delays..

Step 5: Clean-Up & Wrap-UP

We leave your home neat and tidy, walk you through the completed work, and issue a clear invoice with warranty details.

Step 6: Follow-Up (If Needed)

We check in to ensure everything’s working as it should. If there’s a problem, we’ll make it right — no dramas.

Frequently Asked Channel stormwater Drain Questions

A trench drain is surface-level and collects water flowing over hard surfaces, while a French drain is subsurface and collects water from within the soil.

It depends on your expected water volume. Most residential trench drains are between 75–150 mm deep, but driveways may require deeper, load-rated channels.

Stormwater drains are often longer and narrower than sewer lines, and blockages are usually caused by compacted soil, tree roots or construction debris. A standard drain snake won’t reach or clear these obstructions. We use high-pressure water jetting and CCTV drain cameras to properly inspect and clear the system..

Watch for water pooling around grates or pits after rain, overflowing downpipes, or flooding near driveways and paths. You might also hear bubbling or gurgling in external drains. These symptoms often appear gradually and worsen during storms. Don’t wait — blocked stormwater drains can lead to costly flood damage and erosion..

Absolutely. In fact, they are one of the most effective ways to prevent garage flooding and water intrusion from sloped driveways. Read our article on sloping driveway drainage