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AG drain trench with slotted pipe and aggregate in a backyard

AG drains & subsoil drainage

Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter

AG drains & subsoil drainage

If your yard stays soggy for days after rain, or water sits against the house and retaining walls, subsoil drainage is usually the fix.

  • Fully licensed & insured
  • Locally owned & operated
  • Emergency plumbing 24/7
  • Clear quotes within 24 hours
Stormwater and drainage connection at a Newcastle home

Proper fall & design

Trenches set out with the right fall so water actually leaves the yard.

Slotted pipe & aggregate

Geotextile sock, clean aggregate and the correct backfill so the drain doesn't silt up.

Retaining walls & garden beds

Drainage behind walls and beds to relieve pressure and stop constant saturation.

Connected correctly

Discharged to a legal point, not just tipped into the neighbour's yard.

How it works

Quote within 24 hours, job done fast

  1. 01

    Get in touch

    Call Lleyton or send the short form and let us know what plumbing work you need.

  2. 02

    Job assessment

    A licensed plumber asks the key questions and, where required, organises a site visit.

  3. 03

    Clear quote within 24 hours

    A straightforward, transparent quote explaining the work involved — no guesswork.

  4. 04

    Book & complete the job

    Once approved we schedule the work at a time that suits. Same-day service may be available depending on the job.

FAQs

Questions we get asked

Will this fix my soggy lawn?

In most cases yes — we'll look at where the water comes from and where it can go before quoting.

Do you do the excavation?

Yes, the trenching and reinstatement are part of the job.

How long does it take?

Most residential AG drain jobs are done in one to two days.

Why locals trust us

Straightforward plumbing, done properly

Quality workmanship

Every job is approached properly, neatly and with attention to detail — including how we leave your place afterwards.

Clear communication

Straightforward advice and clear communication about the work required, what it costs and when it's happening.

Local & reliable

A locally owned plumbing business servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter, with emergency availability 24/7.

Book Lleyton for ag drains & subsoil drainage

Licensed, insured and local. Servicing Newcastle, Lake Macquarie & the Hunter.