Tasmania's cool, wet climate keeps the ground damp for much of the year, and the hilly terrain of Hobart and Launceston sends water downhill onto and around buildings. Drainage here is about persistent moisture as much as peak storms.
Tasmania's high year-round rainfall and steep blocks mean water is rarely far away. French drains manage the constant seep and the runoff that comes off the slopes above a property.
Each area has its own drainage conditions, tap through for local context and recommended installers.
Hobart's steep blocks on the slopes of kunanyi/Mt Wellington channel water downhill toward and under houses, and the cool wet climate keeps it coming…
Launceston sits in the Tamar valley where cold air and moisture settle, and low-lying suburbs near the river can have a high water table. Drainage…
Devonport's north-coast climate is wet and mild, with clay-influenced soils that hold moisture. Persistent dampness rather than dramatic storms is…