About Us

A Little Background

RBM Plumbing & Drainage is a family owned and operated company committed to meeting all the requirements of its clients and ensuring that all work is carried out with the highest standards in quality. 

 Operating since 1983, our Directors have over 77 years of combined industry experience & specialise in the maintenance of commercial & industrial reticulation sewers.
Our Process is Strategic

RBM has a current manpower of eight experienced drainers and has an extensive range of plant & equipment, comprising:

  1. 3.5 tonne excavator
  2. Three 3 tonne tippers
  3. 6 & 12 tonne tippers
  4. Drain clearing machines suitable for emergency or on going repairs.
  5. Utilities, compressors, drainers winches, long or short term bypass pumps, concrete saws, road safety equipment & manhole form work.
  6. CCTV for use in HCB inspections.
  7. All necessary safety equipment required for work in confined spaces.
  8. RBM hire additional large machinery as required, depending on the job.
Through continually improving our systems & methods, quality workmanship, as well as reliable & safe plumbing & excavation, RBM Plumbing & Drainage consistently works to satisfy the requirements & expectations of our clients large & small.

  • Under House Slab Fixes - Pipe relining
  • Hand Excavation
  • Pipe Relining
  • Sewer Reticulation
  • Drainage Work
RBM has worked closely with the following organisations:

  • Melbourne Water - We have been a valuable contractor providing crews for emergency & programmed servicing work on water mains since 1994.
  • City West Water, South East West water, Yarra Valley Water, Transfield, PMS Bilfinger Berger - Construction & repair of house connections, sewer manhole construction, sewer reticulation repairs up to 750mm in diameter & to a depth exceeding 10 metres.

Dedicated to providing great service

We are committed to being the leading drainage company in the region and promise professional service and a great experience. 

John Roberts

Company Founding Director


John Roberts has extensive experience in all types of large commercial, industrial & domestic sewer reticulation & drainage work.  John has worked with TE Cook, Melbourne Water, Northern Construction depot & Northern Deep Sewer Maintenance, with projects including the Sth Eastern Trunk Sewer, Dandenong Trunk Sewer, Thompson River Intake Addit.  In 1983 John was employed by the Department of Housing and Construction to work as a shotfirer at the Mawson Base in Antartica for the 1983/84 season.


Qualifications:

  • Mine Managers Certificate No. 1649 (Trenches, Shafts & Tunnels)
  • Certificate of Registration Class D 31370 (Plumbers & Gas Fitters Board)
  • Plumbing Industry Commission Lic. No. 31370
  • DLI Ticket - Grade 6
  • Shotfirers Permit
  • Crane Chases Permit
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Australian Red Cross CPR
  • Plastek Accreditation

Michael Roberts

Construction Manager


With over 45 years experience in the plumbing & drainage field, Michael has over 16 years experience with RBM Drainage and manages all aspects of our operation.


Qualifications:

  • Registered Drainer
  • 45 years industry experience
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Plastek Accreditation
  • Heavy Duty Truck Licence
  • Excavator Course
  • Quality Assurance Course
  • Integrated Management Course
  • OH&S Training Course
  • Environmental Training Course
  • Level 2 First Aid Officer

Brad Newman

OH&S Manager


Brad has over 17 years experience in the sewer and drainage industry.


Qualifications:

  • Registered Drainer
  • Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Plastek Accreditation
  • Heavy Duty Truck Licence
  • Excavator Course
  • Level 2 First Aid Officer