Catch Basin, Area Drain & Trench Drain Maintenance, Replacements & Installations

SoCal Sewer and Water provides maintenance, replacement, and installation of catch basins, area drains, and trench drains.

These surface components collect rainwater before it enters underground piping.

Common Problems

Drains can become clogged with mud, leaves, trash, and sediment.

Catch basins may fill with debris, while trench channels can become restricted.

New Installations

Proper drain placement should follow actual property grading and runoff patterns.

A surface drain works only when water can reach it and the downstream system has enough capacity to carry that water away.

SoCal Sewer and Water evaluates both the drain inlet and the underground system because cleaning only the visible grate may not solve a larger drainage problem.