Storm drain cleaning and catch basin cleaning are practical property protection tasks. The details vary by site, but the goal is consistent: remove material that reduces drainage capacity before it turns into flooding, access issues, or infrastructure damage.
1. Annual cleaning is a common baseline for
Annual cleaning is a common baseline for many commercial sites, but frequency should follow actual sediment loading.
2. High-traffic parking lots, industrial yards, wooded properties,
High-traffic parking lots, industrial yards, wooded properties, and flood-prone areas often need semiannual or quarterly service.
3. After major storms, construction activity, or recurring
After major storms, construction activity, or recurring ponding, inspect catch basins sooner.
4. A preventive program is usually less disruptive
A preventive program is usually less disruptive than emergency drain cleaning after flooding starts.
StormVac Services supports commercial, municipal, and industrial customers across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho with vacuum truck services, eductor truck services, parking lot drain cleaning, and preventive stormwater maintenance programs.