Drain Cleaning
Clogged kitchen sinks, slow bathroom drains and backed-up basement floor drains.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Catch Basin Cleaning, Repair and Installation in Evanston, IL
A driveway that floods, a backyard basin packed with leaves or an old brick basin falling apart. We clean, rebuild, replace and install catch basins, and clear the lines behind them. Our Evanston office is on Orrington Avenue, downtown.
The Basics
What a Catch Basin Does
A catch basin is a chamber under a grate that collects runoff from a yard, driveway, gangway or downspouts. Leaves and grit settle to the bottom, and the water flows out through a pipe. In many older Evanston yards, that pipe ties into the house sewer, so a neglected basin can affect your basement too.
Signs an Evanston Catch Basin Needs Service
Call when:
Water Pools Over the Grate
The basin or its outlet is clogged.
Leaves Bury It Every Fall
Under Evanston's big trees.
The Walls Are Crumbling
Old brick loses mortar.
The Driveway Floods
Water heads for the garage or basement.
Catch Basin Services in Evanston
From routine cleaning to a brand-new basin:
Cleaning
Leaves, silt and debris removed.
Repair and Rebuilding
New walls, frames and grates.
Replacement
A new basin where the old one failed.
New Installation
Where water has nowhere to go.
Catch Basins on Evanston Properties
Big trees and old properties keep catch basins busy here.
Leaf Load
Evanston's canopy drops a lot of leaves, and basins fill fast every fall.
Brick Basins From Decades Ago
They crack, settle and lose mortar.
Tied to the House Sewer
Some older basins drain into the lateral, so a backup in one shows up in the other.
New Basins for Problem Spots
Low corners of yards and driveways that always hold water.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
The basin and the pipe behind it.
1. Clean It Out
Down to the bottom.
2. Test the Outlet
Water first, camera if needed.
3. Price Repairs First
Flat rate.
Customer Stories
Catch Basin Reviews
4.8 stars from 869 Google reviews for our Evanston office.
★★★★★
"Edgar rodded out both my shower drain and vanity sink. He’s was professional and knowledgeable . I think J Blanton is on the pricey side , but I’m very happy with Edgar’s work."
★★★★★
"Joey helped a lot . Took care of our annual maintenance and a drain problem quickly. Great service!"
★★★★★
"Ron came out and went through the whole house for some faucet replacements and a drain issue. He was extremely knowledgeable, honest, and put us at ease (even our dog loved him!). I would definitely recommend J. Blanton for plumbing issues."
Got Questions?
Catch Basin Questions From Evanston Homeowners
At least once a year.
At least once a year, usually after the leaves fall. Under big trees, twice a year helps.
Yes.
Yes. We install new basins in low spots and connect them to a proper drain line.
It depends on the walls and outlet.
If the walls are sound, a rebuild of the top and a new grate is often enough. If it's collapsing, replacement makes more sense.
Yes.
Yes. Pooled water can seep in through walls and window wells, and a basin tied to the sewer can back up.
We focus on residential basins.
We focus on homes. For large parking lots, a vacuum truck service is usually the better fit.
It depends on the job. You'll approve a flat price first.
It depends on whether it's a cleaning, repair, replacement or new install. You'll approve a flat-rate price before we start.
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 Evanston
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Sewer Repair
Cracked clay pipe, roots and repeat backups in laterals that can be 80 to 100 years old.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking water lines, hidden leaks behind plaster and worn-out pipe in older homes.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, leaky shower valves and new fixture installs.
Emergency Plumbing
Burst pipes, sewer backups and no hot water, any time of day or night.
Local Office, 24/7 Phone
Ready for a Yard That Drains?
Our Evanston office is at 1603 Orrington Ave #600-1085, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Rogers Park, Glenview, Winnetka and more.
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