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Bathroom Renovation Approval & Drainage Works – 5 Star Success in Evatt ACT

When it comes to selling a home, ticking every compliance box can be stressful — especially when plumbing and drainage approvals are involved. For one Evatt homeowner, this process could have been a nightmare. But thanks to Brayden and the Water Tight Canberra team, what started as a daunting task turned into a smooth, professional experience backed by a 5-star review.

“Thanks to Brayden and the Watertight team selling our house, we need to get our bathroom renovations approved. Brayden and the Watertight team made a stressless process, very professional, and a great job. Thanks to Brayden and the Watertight team, I highly recommend them.”

Problem

The homeowner in Evatt, Canberra ACT, needed urgent approval for their bathroom renovation before finalising the sale of their property. Without plumbing compliance certificates and approved drainage works, settlement could stall, leaving both buyer and seller in limbo.

The key issues were:

Outdated bathroom works without up-to-date approvals.
Compliance required under the ACT Water and Sewerage Act 2000.
The need for a CCTV drainage inspection and start-of-works submissions lodged with Access Canberra.

Assessment

Brayden attended the property and carried out a full site review. Using CCTV drain camera technology, the team inspected underground lines to confirm condition, location, and compliance.

From there, Water Tight Canberra liaised directly with Access Canberra, arranging:

Start of Works Drainage Notice and inspections.
Updated drainage plans lodged and approved.
Coordination of on-site inspections, including one that initially failed due to missing boundary details, before rectification led to a successful final approval.

What We Did

Conducted CCTV drainage camera inspections to document pipework.
Lodged start-of-works notices and paid inspection fees.
Submitted sanitary drainage plans to Access Canberra.
Managed rectifications after the first failed inspection, ensuring updated plans showed drains in correct colours and block boundaries.
Coordinated with the Access Canberra inspector until the final inspection passed.
Provided the owner with a Licencee’s Certificate of Compliance, guaranteeing the plumbing works met ACT standards.

Materials & Standards

Every aspect of this project was delivered to AS/NZS 3500 standards and ACT regulatory requirements.

DWV (Drainage, Waste & Vent) fittings and junctions were used for minor repair sections.
CCTV and inspection reports were stored as part of compliance documentation.
All drainage alterations were tested and certified in line with Access Canberra inspection protocols.

Results – Backed by a 5-Star Review

The final inspection passed, the drainage plans were certified, and the homeowner walked away with all approvals ready for settlement. This was a textbook case of taking stress off the customer’s shoulders.

And the customer’s words say it best:

“Brayden and the Watertight team made a stressless process, very professional, and a great job… I highly recommend them.”

Tips

Selling soon? Always check whether your bathroom or kitchen renovations are backed by plumbing approvals.
Don’t DIY compliance. Access Canberra requires licensed plumbers to lodge and certify works.
CCTV inspections are the fastest way to identify unknown issues before they become settlement delays.

Location Notes – Evatt ACT

Evatt is a classic Belconnen suburb with homes ranging from 1970s builds to modern renovations. Older homes often have legacy plumbing systems that need updating to meet today’s standards. Water Tight Canberra has extensive experience in the Belconnen district, particularly with approvals and compliance for sales.

For other Belconnen jobs, see our Belconnen plumbing services here.