Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair in Columbus, OH
In Columbus, keeping water moving off your yard is the homeowner's job. When a catch basin or yard drain fills with leaves and silt, rain pools in the yard and against the house. We clean, repair and camera them from our office on West Goodale Boulevard.
The Basics
What Does a Catch Basin Do?
A catch basin is a box buried at a low point in the yard or driveway, with a grate on top and a pipe leading out. Water flows in, sand and leaves settle to the bottom, and the water leaves through the outlet. Once the bottom fills up, debris reaches the outlet and the water stops leaving. We clean the basin, clear the outlet pipe and repair basins that have cracked, shifted or sunk.
Signs Your Catch Basin Needs Service
Catch basin trouble shows up as water where it shouldn't be:
Standing Water After Every Rain
If water sits around the grate for hours, the basin or outlet is blocked.
Muddy Water Against the Foundation
A full basin sends yard water back toward the house, where Central Ohio clay soil holds it against the wall.
Leaves and Silt on the Grate
If you can see debris piled at the grate, the basin below is likely full.
A Sinking Grate
Ground settling around the basin points to a cracked or collapsing box or outlet pipe.
Catch Basins on Columbus Properties
The City of Columbus says grading and drainage on private property are the owner's responsibility, and suggests fixes like filling low spots, adding a yard drain or cutting a swale. A working catch basin is one of the simplest.
Clay Soil Holds Water
Much of Central Ohio sits on dense clay soil. Rain soaks in slowly, so surface water has to be moved away from the house, not left to sink in.
Old Trees, Full Basins
Older neighborhoods like Clintonville, Bexley and Upper Arlington have big shade trees. Their leaves and seeds fill basins fast, so yearly cleaning is often worth it.
Protecting the Basement
Water pooling against the foundation finds its way into the basement. If it already has, see basement flooding.
The J. Blanton Difference614-547-6516
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We find out why water isn't draining before we recommend anything.
1. Check the Basin and Outlet
We look at the grate, the basin and the outlet pipe, and camera the pipe if it's blocked.
2. Clean or Repair, Honestly
Most basins only need cleaning. If the box is cracked or sinking, we'll show you.
3. Flat Price First
You get a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Customer Stories
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Got Questions?
Catch Basin Questions From Columbus Homeowners
The property owner. The city treats grading and yard drainage on private property as the owner's job.
The property owner. The City of Columbus treats grading and drainage on private property as the homeowner's responsibility. Keeping catch basins and yard drains clear is part of that, and it's one of the cheapest ways to keep water away from the house.
Yearly under big trees, less often in open yards. Clean it after leaves drop.
Basins under mature trees often need cleaning every year, ideally after the leaves drop in fall. Basins in open yards can go longer. If water stands around the grate after rain, it's time.
Yes. Pooled water against the foundation finds its way in.
Yes. When a basin can't drain, water pools in the yard and along the foundation, and clay soil holds it there. From there it finds cracks and seams into the basement.
It depends on cleaning versus repair. You get a flat price before any work begins.
It depends on whether the basin needs a cleaning, an outlet pipe cleared or structural repair, and how easy it is to reach. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
Join the No Drip Club
Most plumbing problems start small. The No Drip Club brings a J. Blanton plumber to your home for regular maintenance, so small issues get caught before they turn into big repairs.
- Two Free Professional Maintenance Visits per Year
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
- VIP Priority Scheduling Status (Skip the Queue)
What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Columbus
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked clay pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Sump Pumps
Sump pump repair, replacement and battery backups to keep your basement dry through heavy rain.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Toilets & Fixtures
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Water Pooling in the Yard? Let's Get It Draining.
Our Columbus office is at 1387 W. Goodale Blvd, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Grandview Heights, Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Victorian Village, German Village, Bexley, Hilliard, Dublin and more.
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