See What’s Below Before You Buy

Free Drain Camera Inspections

Same-day site visits, plain-English video reports and one-stop groundworks—so you know exactly what’s below before you buy or build.

Hours

Mon-Fri   |  7.30am-5pm


Service area

Christchurch NZ


Contact

Fast, same-day response

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Transparent, fair pricing

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Clear video reporting

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One-stop groundworks service

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When you’re buying, renovating or selling a property, hidden drainage problems can turn into costly surprises. Chasing multiple contractors, opaque quotes and no proof of what lies beneath only adds stress and risk.

Brett Hilling Pipe Dreams Drainage and Excavation

Seeing Beneath the Surface, So You Don’t Have to

At Pipe Dreams Drainage, we believe every homeowner, renovator and property investor deserves total confidence in their drains, without the drama.


That’s why Brett and his team will be on your site same-day, camera in hand, to show you exactly what needs fixing. You’ll get a clear, 
plain-English video report, a fair upfront quote and full compliance certificates—whether it’s a simple stormwater fix, a full sewer install or a concrete driveway replacement.


No hidden extras, no juggling tradies. Just honest, local expertise that gets the job done right, on time and on budget.


Prompt same-day response

“He showed up the day I enquired, took a look and got to work a couple of days later. Good blokes who get in, get the job done.”

Braden, Property Owner

Transparent, fair pricing

“Affordable pricing without compromising quality—Brett delivered exactly that.”

Neil Marwick, Property Flipper

Clear video reporting

“I received full video reporting on the drains, and everything was explained clearly and simply.”

Adelle Morton, Homeowner

Daily updates & open communication

“Throughout the job, he kept us informed daily, letting us know what to expect and how to prepare."

Eric Bayers, Christchurch Resident

One-stop groundworks

“Brett has completed sewer drains and a large concrete driveway—straightforward professionalism.” 

Chris Warren, Neighbour & Client

Respectful, professional crew

“He and his team were efficient, respectful to the neighbours and got everything done without fuss.” 

Jack Hayward, EQC Client
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Our Services

Pre-Purchase Camera Inspections

01.

Drainage Installation & Repairs

02.

Excavation & Earthworks

03.

Driveway Removal & Replacemen

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Ancillary Groundworks

05.

Demolition, concrete or asphalt base and finish options—transform your driveway with minimal fuss.


Trenching, site-prep and bulk earth removal—coordinated with your drainage works for seamless project delivery.


Stormwater and sewer installs, sump and downpipe connections—all backed by upfront quotes and compliance certificates.


 Free prompt drain-camera surveys with plain-English video reports—know what you’re buying before you commit.


Pool removals, landscaping and council-certified documentation—additional services to cover every site requirement.

Group 4

“I regularly renovate properties, so I need dependable professionals I can count on for quality work. Since using Brett on three separate jobs, the team has consistently impressed me… Communication is clear and timely, which makes managing projects far more efficient.”

 – Emmett Williams, Property Renovator 

Group 4

“Brett removed our old driveway and prepared the foundations for a new one… He showed up on time, was efficient, respectful and got everything done without fuss.”

 – Jack Hayward, EQC Client

Group 4

“We had a path that was sloped and uneven… They were friendly, approachable and easy-going—almost like dealing with someone I already knew.”

– Adelle Morton, Homeowner