Blocked stormwater drains in Frankston

Updated November 2026

Stormwater drains carry rain from your roof, gutters, downpipes and paved areas away from the house. When they block, water pools against walls, overflows gutters and ends up where it should not. Frankston Blocked Drains connects you with licensed drain plumbers across the City of Frankston who clear and repair stormwater lines.

We are a referral service. The plumbers we refer to are registered or licensed with the Building and Plumbing Commission.

Signs of a blocked stormwater drain

Gutters overflowing even when they are clean
Downpipes backing up or bubbling at the base
Water pooling against the house, garage or retaining walls
Yard pits that will not drain after rain
Damp patches inside walls near downpipes

Why stormwater drains block in Frankston

Leaves and debris from mature trees in the established suburbs
Tree roots entering older stormwater pipes at the joints
Sand and soil washed into pits after heavy rain, especially on properties near the coast
Broken or crushed pipes under driveways and paths

Heavy rain and flash flooding

VICSES notes that Frankston and Seaford are prone to flash flooding during heavy rainfall, which can close roads and affect private property, with water reaching 4.10 metres at Skye Road, Frankston in December 1988 and 2.71 metres in October 2010. A blocked private stormwater line makes a heavy storm worse on your property, but not every pool of water in a storm is a blockage. If the street drainage is overwhelmed, a plumber cannot fix that. For flood information about your address, ask Melbourne Water, which manages the main drains and waterways, or Frankston City Council.

Whose drain is it

Your property's stormwater pipes are yours up to where they join the council's network. Frankston City Council describes the stormwater discharge point as where your property's drainage links to Council's drainage network, and the location is allocated by Council. Owners can ask the council to locate it, which is useful before any new drainage or building work.

What clearing a stormwater drain involves

Clearing the pit, gully or downpipe connection
Jet blasting the line to flush sediment and roots
A CCTV camera to check for cracks, collapses or roots
Repair or relining if the pipe is damaged

What it costs

As a guide, a standard clear typically runs $150 to $400, and a camera with jet blasting $350 to $900. Quotes vary, the plumber's written quote is the price that counts, and confirm GST on it. See the cost guide.