The Need for Catch Basin Installation and Repair
Serving Portland OR and Vancouver WA
A catch basin provides homes and businesses with a place to catch water runoff from the frequent rains that are often a part of living in the Pacific Northwest. Any place that has a large area of surface parking or cement will need a catch basin so that water will be taken from the surface of the lot to an underground pipe. In addition, a catch basin installation can ensure that wastes and pollutants are collected from the runoff before they make their way into the storm drain system.
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What Happens during Catch Basin Installation?
Most major installation projects require a trencher to dig trenches for the pipes. Next, the pipes are laid and the catch basin is surrounded with gravel and stone in some cases or with concrete in most cases. The system is checked for leaks or other problems before the area is backfilled. Once the system is pieced together, water will be able to run from the surface of a parking lot into pipes that take the water to the storm sewers.
When Is Catch Basin Repair Needed?
Over time, all materials eventually shift. Catch basin repair is most frequently needed when the system has been secured with gravel and stone. However, even concrete can crack or PVC pipes can develop holes and leaks. Cold weather especially can make the pipes shift and crack. Eventually, water may start leaking out of the pipes.
Repairs are done by excavating the pipes and repairing or replacing them. Some repairs cannot be adequately made, catch basin replacement may instead be necessary.
How Should Catch Basins Be Maintained?
Catch basin maintenance can negate the need for catch basin replacement in the future. Regular cleaning is key to ensuring that the basin does not become clogged. In addition, an inspection can ensure that water is flowing through the pipes adequately. This should be done before a catch basin replacement.
Catch basins have an important role to play in this rainy area. Any home or business with plenty of pavement should look into having catch basin installation performed to take care of standing water that would otherwise create flooding. With catch basin repair, replacement, and installation services, customers can rest easy knowing they have reliable help during the next major storm.
Catch Basin Installation IN VANCOUVER WA AND PORTLAND OR
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