Parking Lot Drain Cleaning

Keeping up with parking lot drain cleaning is vital to a tidy, functional parking lot. Problems with litter can be unsightly and cause catch basins to clog. Clogged storm drains lead to a parking lot’s worst nightmare, flooding. Maintaining the spotless state of a parking lot can bring in business and help save on repair costs in the long rain. 

Avoiding Clogged Storm Drains 

Keeping your catch basin or storm drain from clogging is easy and always preventable. You can start by always removing debris and trash from the grates when you see it. Periodically cleaning areas around the drain can ensure that debris won't fall into the drain or be carried in by runoff. Trimming bushes, trees and raking are some examples of preventable actions. Now, be aware that there will be times when things slip through the grates and unwanted build up occurs. Cleaning out your drain using a vacuum truck or by hand regularly can make sure the drain stays clean and clear.

Parking Lot Drain Cleaning 

With heavy, unpredictable storms in Florida, rainwater collects in parking lots all over the state. Parking lot catch basins are designed to catch this water and debris over time. With extreme rainfall, storm drains can become backed up. Especially when the drains aren’t maintained and cleaned. With continuous flooding, damage to the parking lot and surrounding areas can occur costing thousands in repairs. Owners should do a proper storm drain cleaning at least once a year and twice if there is a large storm.

Parking Lot Catch Basin Cleaning

A catch basin is an underground container with a grate on top that allows water and debris to be collected and prevent flooding. It is very important to avoid flooding in your parking lot which can ruin cars and other structures. Consider the locations of storm drains in the parking lot and how many there are. Is there enough drains to accommodate how often there is flooding during storms? Sinkholes can develop underneath and around storm drains from the sitting water keeping the ground moist. Further flooding issues could be caused by a bent, broken grate or eroding concrete around the basin.

Decorative Catch Basin Grate

Catch basin grates come in a variety of metals, plastics and even different colors. Although we may walk or drive over them without a second thought, catch basin grates serve an important purpose and can even dress up a busy street. Decorative catch basin grates are mostly used in specially curated places like theme parks or gardens. Some cities even have custom designs they use throughout the area to beautify their roads.