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Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair in Joliet, IL
A catch basin full of silt and leaves turns every rain into a puddle in the yard and water against the foundation. We clean, repair and camera catch basins for Joliet homeowners from our office on Ottawa Street.
The Basics
What Does a Catch Basin Do?
A catch basin is a buried box with a grate, set at a low point in the yard, driveway or alley. Runoff flows in, sand and leaves settle in the bottom, and the water leaves through an outlet pipe. When the bottom fills, debris reaches the outlet and the water backs up. We clean basins, clear the outlet pipe and repair basins that have cracked, sunk or crumbled.
Signs Your Catch Basin Needs Service
Here's what to look for:
Water That Stands for Hours
The basin or outlet is blocked.
Debris Packed Into the Grate
If you can see leaves and silt at the top, the bottom is full.
Water Heading Toward the House
A full basin sends runoff back toward the foundation.
A Crumbling or Sinking Basin
Older brick or block basins break down with age.
Catch Basins on Joliet Properties
Joliet has both very old lots and very new ones, and catch basins on each have their own problems.
Older Basins Near Downtown
On older properties, catch basins may be brick or block and decades old. The walls crumble and the outlet pipes crack. Repair is often needed, not just cleaning.
Big Trees, Full Basins
Mature trees in older neighborhoods drop a lot of leaves and seeds. Basins under them fill fast.
Keeping Water Off the Foundation
Water that pools against the house finds its way into the basement. If it already has, see basement flooding.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We find out why water isn't draining first.
1. Basin, Grate and Outlet
We check all three and camera the outlet if needed.
2. Clean or Repair, Honestly
Most basins need cleaning. Crumbling ones need repair, and we'll show you.
3. Flat Price First
Before any work.
Customer Stories
Customer Reviews
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"Unbelievable service and knowledge! Took the time to break down the issue and explain in a way where I felt comfortable moving forward. The work was done with no issues and they even filled me in on some work that would be needed in the future. All of this, and I only called to schedule two days before!"
Got Questions?
Catch Basin Questions From Joliet Homeowners
Once a year under trees, less in open yards. Best after the leaves drop.
Basins under mature trees usually need cleaning once a year, ideally in fall after the leaves drop. Others can go longer. Standing water around the grate means it's due.
No. A catch basin collects surface water at a low spot. A French drain is a gravel trench.
No. A catch basin collects surface water at one low point and sends it out through a pipe. A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe. We clean and repair catch basins and their outlet pipes.
Yes. Water pools against the foundation and works its way in.
Yes. When the basin can't drain, water collects along the foundation and gets into the basement through cracks and seams.
It depends on whether it needs cleaning or rebuilding. You get a flat price first.
It depends on whether the basin needs 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.
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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
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- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Joliet
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Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
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.
Leak & Pipe Repair
Leaking pipes, drips under the sink and hidden leaks behind walls and ceilings.
Toilets & Showers
Running toilets, worn-out 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
Water Pooling in the Yard? Let's Get It Draining.
Our Joliet office is at 311 N Ottawa St, Suite 2, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Crest Hill, Lockport, Rockdale, Romeoville, Plainfield, New Lenox, Manhattan and more.
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