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Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair in Naperville, IL
Naperville asks homeowners to keep the drains on their property clear of mulch, leaves and debris. When a catch basin fills up, rain pools in the yard and against the house. We clean, repair and camera catch basins from our office on Main Street.
The Basics
What Does a Catch Basin Do?
A catch basin is a buried box with a grate at a low point in the yard or driveway. Runoff flows in, sand, mulch and leaves settle at the bottom, and water leaves through an outlet pipe. When the bottom fills, the outlet clogs and water stays in the yard. We clean basins, clear outlet pipes and repair basins that have cracked or shifted.
Signs Your Catch Basin Needs Service
Watch for these after a Naperville storm:
Standing Water That Won't Leave
The basin or its outlet is blocked.
Mulch Washed Into the Grate
Landscape mulch is one of the most common things we pull out.
Water Heading for the Foundation
A full basin sends runoff back toward the house.
A Sinking Grate
A cracked basin or outlet pipe.
Catch Basins on Naperville Properties
The City of Naperville asks residents to keep storm drains and inlets on their property clear of mulch, leaves, rocks and landscaping. That includes your catch basins.
Landscaped Yards, Full Basins
Mulch beds, decorative rock and mature trees all wash debris into catch basins. Well-kept yards often fill basins fastest.
Big Storms Test Every Drain
In July 1996, a record of nearly 17 inches of rain fell in 24 hours in nearby Aurora. Even ordinary heavy storms push a blocked basin past its limit.
Protecting the Basement
Water pooling against the house ends up in the sump pit or the basement. If it already has, see basement flooding.
Sprinkler and Downspout Runoff
Lawn sprinklers and downspouts send a steady stream into catch basins, along with soil and mulch. If a downspout empties near a basin, a little extra cleaning keeps it from filling up.
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What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We find out why water isn't draining first.
1. Check the Whole Basin
Grate, basin and outlet pipe, with a camera if needed.
2. Clean or Repair
Most need cleaning. If one is cracked, we'll show you.
3. Flat Price
Before any work.
Customer Stories
Customer Reviews
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"J Blanton came in in short notice to complete a job that needed to be done right away. The technician was thorough, answered all of my questions, and recommended some preventative steps we could take going forward. Job well done!"
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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 Naperville Homeowners
The city asks homeowners to keep drains and inlets on their property clear of debris.
The City of Naperville asks residents to keep storm drains and inlets on their property clear of mulch, leaves, rocks and landscaping. A clear catch basin also keeps water away from your foundation.
Once a year in most landscaped yards, ideally in fall.
Once a year for most yards, ideally in fall after leaves drop. Basins near mulch beds or big trees may need it more often.
Yes. Pooled water finds its way in.
Yes. When it can't drain, water collects near the foundation and works its way into the sump pit or basement.
No. A catch basin collects surface water at one low spot. A French drain is a gravel trench.
No. A catch basin collects surface water at a low point and sends it out through a pipe. A French drain is a gravel-filled trench with a perforated pipe that collects water along its length. We clean and repair catch basins and their outlet pipes.
It depends on cleaning versus repair. You get a flat price first.
It depends on whether the basin needs cleaning, the outlet cleared or structural repair. We give you a flat-rate price before any work begins.
Annual Protection Plan
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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
- 10% Discount on All General Plumbing & Sewer Services
- 5-Year Parts and Labor Warranty on Approved Projects
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What We Fix
Plumbing Services in Naperville
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Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Burst & Frozen Pipes
Repair for pipes that froze or burst, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
Garbage Disposals
Repair and replacement for garbage disposals that jam, leak or just hum.
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 Naperville office is at 200 S Main Street, Suite 3, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Aurora, Bolingbrook, Woodridge, Downers Grove, Darien, Glen Ellyn, Lombard and more.
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