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Catch Basin Services
Storm basins (or catch basins) are mainly used to accumulate pavement runoff and acts as a junction for a storm drain system. They're built with a sump below the pipe invert. The sump collects sediment and debris entering the catch basin through the grate inlet. The material is typically removed by hand or by using a vactor excavator truck.
Storm Repair and Basin Adjustment
To ensure proper pitch for drainage, storm basins at times have to be adjusted.
Catch Basin Adjustment/Repair
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Once the asphalt perimeter of a storm basin has been removed. The foundation is excavated as deep as is necessary to perform the adjustment.
We will then furnish and install the essential size frame or modification rings to reset level(s) for appropriate drainage. The excavated area(s) will then be backfilled and leveled with hot asphalt mixture which will subsequently be compacted with heavy tonnage pliers to make a smooth coating.
Storm Basin Installation
Sometimes, there is limited or no drainage in a parking lot. Storm basin installation can be a possible solution in these scenarios. When there is a place to tie in the drain pipes, or a place to allow the water to run away, then a storm basin can be installed in the commercial lot.
Catch Basin Replacement
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The planned area is excavated as necessary along with a new concrete superstructure is set up.
All utilities will be properly positioned before excavation. Compaction and visual appeal. We will excavate the existing decayed block or pre-cast concrete catch basin, and properly dispose of all materials in a legal dumping site. A catch basin with adjustment rings will be installed and connected to the existing drainage lines. The existing cast iron lid and frame is going to be reinstalled on the new basin and reset elevation for proper drainage. The excavated area(s) will be backfilled with crushed aggregate, leveled, and compacted. We'll then supply and install hot asphalt mixture which will be compacted and rolled to match existing grade.
Repairing and Maintaining Your Drain Catch Basins
Safeguard performs various types of catch basin repairs, from simply rebuilding your existing manhole to completely replacing the entire drainage system. Our crews are experienced in replacing or rebuilding faulty blacktop drainage systems which are an important part of your parking lot structure.
Catch basins are usually an out of sight, out of mind portion of the parking lot until sinkholes develop in your blacktop causing major headaches and liability hazards. At Safeguard we can inspect your storm drain and evaluate small repairs that may eventually lead to costly repairs if left unattended. Replacement of a extension ring, some mortar or repairing a bent frame will keep your parking lot drainage system working properly.
What Causes Catch Basin Collapse?
Over time extension rings and concrete blocks used to construct your catch basins begin to fail and deteriorate. This is mainly due to erosion. If the surrounding asphalt or concrete around your catch basin is cracked or heaved, it may be time to get your manhole and catch basin repair done.

In order to prevent a costly repair, get the problem fixed as soon as you see signs of failure. Once the blocks and bricks are deteriorated, the main structure is no longer secured. Cars driving, parking over them or even snowplows hitting them will create more stress on the steel frame. This makes the entire top structure sink, creating more liability.
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