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A catch basin captures surface water at a specific low point — a driveway dip, a yard corner, the base of a downspout run — and routes it underground to a discharge point, instead of letting it pool or sheet across a surface where it doesn't belong.
What's included
- Excavating for the basin at the collection point and the pipe run to the discharge location
- Setting the basin with a properly sized grate to handle the expected water volume
- Connecting solid pipe from the basin to daylight or another appropriate discharge point
- Backfilling and regrading the surrounding area for proper surface flow into the basin
When a catch basin is the right fix, versus a French drain
A French drain intercepts subsurface water moving through the soil. A catch basin handles surface water collecting at a specific point — a low spot in a driveway, the bottom of a slope, or a downspout discharge that needs to go somewhere besides a puddle by the foundation. See our drainage guide for homeowners for how to tell surface issues from subsurface ones. Many projects combine both, depending on the site.
What affects cost
Depth and length of the pipe run to a discharge point, basin size needed for the water volume, and how much surface regrading is needed to properly direct water into the basin.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a catch basin the same thing as a French drain?
No — a catch basin collects surface water at a specific point and pipes it away. A French drain intercepts subsurface water along a trench. They're often used together on a single drainage project.
Where does the water go once it's in the basin?
To a discharge point we identify during design — daylight on a lower part of the property, a storm drain if the site has one, or another appropriate outlet that doesn't just move the problem onto a neighbor's property.
Can a catch basin handle a driveway low spot that floods every time it rains?
Yes, that's a common and effective use — a properly sized basin at the low point routes water away before it becomes standing water on the driveway.
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Concrete Sidewalks, Patios & Flatwork
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Crawl Space Excavation
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