Same drain blocking every few months? The pipe itself is failing.
Multiple slow fixtures means a main-line capacity or grade problem.
Roots only get in through cracks. Once they're in, they keep coming back.
Old or collapsed stormwater lines leaking under your lawn.
Pre-1980s Brisbane homes — clay is brittle, cracks with the soil, and roots love it.
Cracked sewer or failed vent — both are signs the system needs upgrading.
End-to-end drain replacement when a repair won't cut it. Modern PVC, correct grades, council-certified.
Old sewer mains replaced and brought up to current standard. Larger capacity, smoother flow, no more recurring blockages.
Undersized stormwater lines replaced and re-engineered to handle real Brisbane rainfall.
No-dig trenchless pipe repair: a cured-in-place liner rebuilds the pipe from inside. Minimal disruption, 50-year design life.
Cracked clay and earthenware repaired for good: spot repair, reline or replace, decided off the CCTV footage.
Whole-property drainage redesigned around new builds, extensions, pools or landscaping changes.
Compliant connection upgrades to council mains — including riser shafts and inspection openings.
Substandard or non-compliant work from previous trades repaired, brought up to code and certified.
New kitchens, bathrooms, laundries — drainage relocated, resized and certified for the renovation.
Full sewer and stormwater design and install for secondary dwellings. Council paperwork handled.
Modern pipe design life
Why Brown Arm Boys
We inspect before we quote. You see the inside of your pipes on screen — no guessing, no upselling.
Every upgrade certified to current plumbing code. No problems at sale, audit or future inspection.
All upgrade work backed by our written Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee — on the invoice.
Trained and equipped for trenchless pipe repair where it suits. Save your driveway, lawn and time.
We know the housing stock — from inner-city Queenslanders to post-war clay to modern subdivisions.
Surgical excavation, neat reinstatement, properties left tidier than we found them.
Our 3-step process
We camera every line, locate the issues, and show you exactly what's going on underground. No assumptions.
Honest recommendation: trenchless repair, partial replacement or full sewer line replacement. Fixed written quote with options, no pressure.
Precision install, council certification, full clean-up. Lifetime workmanship guarantee and ongoing maintenance available.
Education
Both have their place. The right choice depends on your pipe’s condition, layout and access. Here’s the honest, plain-English breakdown.
Old pipe excavated and replaced with new modern PVC. The permanent option when the existing line is too far gone.
Trenchless cured-in-place lining inserted into your existing pipe — restoring it from the inside.
Not sure which? We CCTV your pipe first, then quote both options honestly — you choose.
“We had an issue with water not draining away from our property during heavy rainfall. Gave these guys a call and they were able to fit us in within 24 hours. Noah was thorough and addressed our concerns. They booked in our drainage rectification promptly and we are feeling a lot more confident for when the next deluge hits. Highly recommend.”
Brisbane, Brisbane
“Noah from Brown Arm Boys came to our home last week and took the time to explain everything clearly. Friendly, efficient, and genuinely cares about doing the job properly. We’ll definitely be using Brown Arm Boys again.”
Brisbane, QLD
“Just want to give a huge thanks to the boys from Brown Arm Boys! Service is great, on time, and very friendly. Will definitely refer them to anyone that asks.”
Brisbane, QLD
Where we work
Heritage Queenslanders, post-war brick, modern subdivisions — we’ve upgraded them all.
Inner-city & heritage suburb
Chermside · Aspley · Wavell Heights
Holland Park · Camp Hill · Sherwood
Springwood · Beenleigh · Browns Plains
Goodna · Booval · Springfield
North Lakes · Redcliffe · Caboolture
Wynnum · Manly · Lota
Paddington · New Farm · Bulimba
FAQ
Recurring blockages, slow drains across the house, sewer smells, pooling water and old clay pipes are the classic signs you need drain repairs. The only way to know for sure is a CCTV inspection, which is where every Brown Arm Boys job starts. You see the damage on screen before anyone talks money.
Relining is trenchless pipe repair: a structural liner cured inside the existing pipe, no major digging, usually done in a day or two. Replacement means excavating the old line and installing new PVC, which is the right call when a pipe has collapsed or needs resizing. We CCTV the line first and quote both options honestly, then you choose.
Most trenchless pipe repairs are done in 1 to 2 days. Full sewer line replacements typically run 2 to 5 days depending on depth and access. Either way you get a clear timeline in writing before we start.
Not if we can help it. Trenchless pipe repair fixes the pipe from the inside, so driveways, paths and gardens stay intact. Where excavation is unavoidable we dig surgically and reinstate properly. Saving your driveway is half the reason relining exists.
Yes. Every drain repair and sewer line replacement is certified to current plumbing code, with council paperwork handled where required. No surprises at sale, audit or future inspection.
Yes. All workmanship carries our written lifetime guarantee, on the invoice. If our repair fails, we come back and make it right.
Yes. Brown Arm Boys are QBCC licensed (licence no. 15512139) and fully insured for drain repairs, sewer line replacement and trenchless pipe relining across Brisbane.
It depends what the CCTV finds. A spot repair costs a fraction of a full sewer line replacement, and trenchless pipe repair usually comes in well under a dig-up because there is no excavation or reinstatement. Every job gets a fixed written quote before work starts, so the price you approve is the price you pay.
Less than most people fear, and always less than ignoring it. The price depends on the length and depth of the damage: a short cracked section can often be spot-repaired or relined in a day. We CCTV the pipe, show you the crack and give you a fixed written price for each repair option.
Yes. The cured liner forms a structural pipe inside the old one with a 50-year design life, the same benchmark as new PVC. It is the same technology used under roads and airports, and we back it with our lifetime workmanship guarantee.
All of Brisbane plus Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and the Bayside. From heritage Queenslanders with original clay lines to modern subdivisions, our crew handles the excavation, the new sewer line, the council certification and the clean-up.
Stop paying for the same problem twice
Call directly or submit your details and we’ll be in touch within 15 minutes during business hours to book your CCTV inspection.
