Drain Maintenance
Catch basins quietly collect sand, grit, leaves, and debris—until they can’t hold any more. When the sump fills up, water has nowhere to go and you start seeing ponding, slow drainage, and backups during heavy rain.
Universal Parking Lot Services provides professional catch basin cleaning across the BC Lower Mainland to restore flow, reduce flood risk, and protect your property’s drainage system.
We focus on practical results: clear flow, restored capacity, and a cleaner, safer site.
If you’re seeing any of the following, your catch basins are likely overdue:
We clean catch basins for properties that need dependable drainage and predictable maintenance:
If your site has heavy tree cover or sediment runoff, we can set a maintenance plan that reduces emergency calls and keeps you rain-ready.
Catch basin maintenance is one of the simplest ways to avoid expensive drainage problems.
Most properties benefit from a set schedule—not last-minute service.
We typically recommend:
We’ll provide clear pricing based on your site conditions and basin count.
Serving the BC Lower Mainland (Whistler to Chilliwack).
Catch basin cleaning is the removal of sand, sediment, leaves, debris, and sludge that collect in the sump of your storm drain system. This restores proper water flow and prevents flooding, ponding, and drainage backups during heavy rainfall.
Catch basins are designed to trap debris before it reaches underground pipes. Over time, the sump fills up. When it’s full, water has nowhere to go, leading to standing water, slow drainage, and potential flooding in your parking lot or parkade.
Common signs include:
Standing water near drains after rain
Slow drainage in ramps, drive lanes, or entrances
Grates covered with leaves, silt, or garbage
Muddy runoff stains around drains
Unpleasant odours coming from basin areas
Our service includes sump clean-out, grate and inlet clearing, high-pressure rinse around the inlet area, optional before/after photos, and maintenance recommendations based on what we observe on site.
Most properties benefit from cleaning 2–3 times per year:
Spring (post-winter sand and grit)
Late summer (before heavy rain season)
Fall (after leaf drop)
Sites with heavy tree cover or sediment runoff may require more frequent service.
Yes. When the sump is full, water backs up and cannot enter the drain system, which often results in ponding and flooding in underground parkades and low areas.
Yes. We can provide before and after photos upon request, along with site notes and recommendations for future maintenance.
We work with:
Strata and condo complexes
Underground parkades
Commercial and retail properties
Warehouses and industrial sites
Absolutely. Regular cleaning prevents sediment from entering downstream pipes, reducing the risk of blockages, damage, and costly repairs to your stormwater infrastructure.
We provide catch basin cleaning across the BC Lower Mainland, from Whistler to Chilliwack.
Pricing is based on the number of basins, site conditions, access, and the amount of buildup. We provide clear quotes after reviewing your property details.
Yes. We can create a recurring maintenance plan tailored to your site conditions to prevent emergencies and keep your drainage system rain-ready year-round.
We’ll provide clear pricing based on your site conditions and basin count.
Serving the BC Lower Mainland (Whistler to Chilliwack).