Scheduled Catch Basin & Area Drain Cleaning in Nashville
Catch basins collect silt and leaves by design. Cleaning them on schedule keeps the yard draining instead of flooding.
- Outdoor, Specialty & Records
- Twice a year
- Middle Tennessee
Catch Basin & Area Drain Cleaning, explained.
Catch basins and area drains sit in yards, driveways and parking areas to collect surface water. They are built to trap silt and debris, which means they fill up on purpose, and when they are full they stop working.
A catch basin program removes sediment, leaves and trash on a schedule, flushes the outlet pipe and notes the condition of the grate and basin. Twice a year suits most properties.
Signs this plan fits
- Standing water in the yard or parking lot
- Basins are full of silt
- Leaves collect near the grate
- The property has several area drains
Why plan this one.
Yard drains that work
Basins are emptied before they fill.
Outlet pipe flushed
The line beyond the basin is checked.
Condition notes
Cracked grates and settling are flagged.
Good for lots and yards
Homes, HOAs and commercial lots.
From first look to next reminder.
A clear sequence for every planned visit.
- 01
Locate
We find every basin and area drain.
- 02
Clean
Basins are emptied and flushed.
- 03
Check
Grates and pipes are inspected.
- 04
Schedule
The next visit is set.
Plans often combined with this.
2×per yearPLAN E-01OutdoorDownspout LinesBuried downspout lines and yard drains fill with leaves and silt. Cleaning them on a schedule keeps rain…Twice a yearSee the plan 
2×per yearPLAN D-02CommercialHOA & Condo ProgramsIn a condo or townhome community, one neighbor’s clog can become everyone’s problem. A planned program keeps the…Twice a yearSee the plan 
2×per yearPLAN D-08CommercialWarehouse DrainsWarehouse and industrial drains collect grit and debris all year. A planned cleaning keeps trench drains and floor…Twice a yearSee the plan 
2×per yearPLAN A-09HomeSpring & Fall Tune-UpGet ahead of storms in spring and leaves in fall, with two planned visits that cover the house…Twice a yearSee the plan Read more on this topic.
GUIDE 34Seasons, Weather & OutdoorsDownspouts & Catch Basins: A GuideHow roof and yard water leaves your property, and how to keep it moving.2 min read GUIDE 33Seasons, Weather & OutdoorsStorm Season Drain PrepWhat to clear, test and plan before heavy rain.2 min read GUIDE 31Seasons, Weather & OutdoorsSpring Drain Maintenance ChecklistWhat to check, clean and plan before the wet season arrives.2 min read Catch Basins FAQ.
Do you haul the debris away?
Yes, we remove what we clear unless we agree otherwise.
What if the basin is damaged?
We tell you what we see. Repairs are a separate job.
Can you do a whole development?
Yes. We build a rotation.
Catch Basins across Middle Tennessee.
Pick your city for its page.
Put your drains on the calendar.
Tell us about your property and we will build a maintenance plan that fits. No pressure, just a plan.