Services
Drain Cleaning
- Clearing blocked drains
- Removing tree roots
- Handling emergency drainage overflows
- Conducting high-pressure drain jetting
- Performing CCTV drain surveys.
Blocked Drains Cleaning & Emergency Drainage Overflow
Blocked Drains Caused by Tree Roots
Condensation on pipe surfaces attracts nearby tree roots, which then infiltrate the drain through pipe joints, fractures, and small cracks.
As tree roots grow inside the drain, they trap solids, paper, and other debris, gradually leading to reduced flow and ultimately a blocked drain.
Our team employs advanced technology such as CCTV camera equipment to inspect the condition of your pipes. These cameras record video throughout the sewage system, pinpointing the exact location of the problem. If the pipe is not already damaged, our plumbers can utilize high-pressure water jetting to clear the roots. This method serves as an eco-friendly alternative to chemicals.
High- Pressure Drain Jetting
Liquid waste removal
Liquid waste removal involves the collection, transportation, and safe disposal of various liquid wastes, including hazardous and prescribed materials.
Stormguard solutions offers professional liquid waste management services throughout Melbourne, Victoria, encompassing tasks like septic tank cleaning, sewage disposal, and leachate collection. We deliver industry-accredited liquid waste removal and disposal at competitive rates. Our eco-conscious solutions minimize risks such as spills and leaks, with equipment tailored for each job.
We commonly collect liquid waste from diverse sites like garages, petrol stations, treatment plants, and food manufacturers. Some examples of liquid waste types we handle include car wash bay waste, grease traps, and hydrocarbon waste.
Managing liquid waste involves handling wastewater, grease, and other substances produced during manufacturing. Hazardous liquids must be managed according to government regulations to mitigate risks to health and the environment. Industrial liquid waste, a major type, results from manufacturing processes.
Our services cover various sectors, including industrial, commercial, marine, and domestic, offering tasks like septic tank cleaning and sewage disposal.
The cost of liquid waste removal depends on project size, liquid volume, and whether it’s hazardous. Prices are typically based on hourly rates for small septic tank cleaning.
Effective liquid waste management is crucial to mitigate environmental and health risks, necessitating compliance with local and national regulations. At Stormguard, we streamline the process, ensuring regulatory compliance with innovative technology and experienced operators.
Vacuum Loading
Vacuum loading entails the efficient and secure transportation of both solids and liquids for either reuse or on-site disposal.
Our high-powered vacuum tankers, offer a rapid and highly effective method for gathering various solid and liquid wastes, especially in challenging or remote locations.
This method of vacuum loading is environmentally friendly, as it minimizes waste generation during the cleaning process.
Applications of vacuum loading include the removal and repurposing of materials from inaccessible areas, such as concrete slurries, environmental spills, underground structures, manholes, tanks, and vessels. Our tankers are adept at handling diverse waste types, including bricks, clay, concrete, liquids, sewage, and adhesives.
Non- Destructive digging
Non-destructive digging, also known as hydro excavation, utilizes high-pressure water and vacuum systems to safely excavate soil, particularly around underground utilities.
NDD involves employing high-pressure water to dislodge materials like soil, dirt, and sand to uncover the desired underground utility. A high-flow vacuum system then extracts the dislodged material, facilitating easy waste removal and ensuring a tidy work site. The excavated material is subsequently transported offsite to an appropriate disposal facility.
Stormguard routinely conducts NDD operations around critical infrastructure in Melbourne, including sewer lines, power cables, gas lines, and telecommunication cables.
Advantages of hydro excavation include its minimal environmental impact compared to traditional methods, as NDD is non-destructive. It also reduces the risk of damaging underground assets and utilities. Additionally, hydro excavation requires less restoration and labor compared to mechanical methods, making it more cost-effective and precise. It has become a preferred method in many industries due to its safety and accuracy, being twice as fast as traditional mechanical excavators.
The cost of vacuum excavation depends on factors such as waste disposal requirements, ground conditions, and asset locations. Typically, prices are determined by hourly rates for small hydro vacuum trucks with one operator. Larger projects or trucks with multiple operators may incur higher costs. However, exact pricing requires assessment by a Stormguard representative before quoting.
Hydro excavation trucks are versatile, serving both cleaning and excavation purposes. They typically feature suction systems and debris tanks. Melbourne’s challenging ground conditions demand efficient equipment, and our trucks are equipped with the latest technology to handle projects of various sizes.
NDD applications include potholing and utility detection, minimizing damage and disruption, and recognized as the safest excavation method. Telecommunications, utility providers, and construction companies benefit from NDD, particularly for tasks such as planting, tree removal, trench excavation, and power pole straightening.
