Drain Cleaning
Slow, gurgling or backed-up drains in kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
Serving Chicagoland Since 1993
Catch Basin Cleaning and Repair in Tinley Park, IL
When a catch basin fills with silt and leaves, rain stops draining and starts pooling in the yard and against the house. We clean, repair and camera catch basins for Tinley Park homeowners from our office on 185th Street.
The Basics
What Does a Catch Basin Do?
A catch basin is a buried box at a low point in the yard or at the bottom of a driveway. Rain and runoff flow in through the grate, dirt and leaves settle to the bottom, and the water leaves through a pipe. When the sump at the bottom fills, debris blocks the outlet and the water stays in your yard. We clean basins, clear outlet pipes and repair basins that have cracked or sunk.
Signs Your Catch Basin Needs Service
Yard drainage problems show up fast in a Tinley Park spring:
A Pond That Won't Drain
Water sitting around the grate for hours after rain means the outlet is blocked.
Mud Washing Onto the Driveway
When the basin is full, runoff carries soil across the driveway or patio.
Water Along the Foundation
A full basin sends water toward the house instead of away from it.
A Grate That Rocks or Sinks
A shifting grate or sinking ground points to a cracked basin or outlet pipe.
Catch Basins on Tinley Park Properties
Tinley Park has a long record of storm flooding, from federal declarations in the 1970s and 1980s to April 2013, when heavy overnight rain closed several village streets. Keeping your yard water moving is your first line of defense.
Flat Yards, Slow Drainage
Many Tinley Park yards are fairly flat, so water doesn't run off on its own. Catch basins and yard drains do the work that slope can't.
Mature Trees, Fuller Basins
Trees planted with the subdivisions now drop a lot of leaves and seeds, and catch basins fill faster than they did when the homes were new.
Keeping Water Out of the Basement
Water that pools against the foundation ends up in the sump pit or the basement. If it's already getting in, see basement flooding.
The J. Blanton Difference773-724-9272
What Happens When You Call J. Blanton
We figure out why water isn't draining before we recommend anything.
1. Basin, Grate and Outlet
We check all three, and camera the outlet pipe if it's blocked.
2. Clean First, Repair If Needed
Most basins just need cleaning. If one is cracked or sinking, we'll show you.
3. Flat Price Up Front
You get the 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 Tinley Park Homeowners
Once a year for basins under trees, ideally in fall. Others less often.
Basins under mature trees usually need cleaning once a year, best after the leaves drop. Basins in open lawns can go longer. If water sits around the grate after rain, it's due.
No. A catch basin collects surface water at one low spot. A French drain collects groundwater along a 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 the pipes that serve them.
Yes. Water that can't drain pools against the foundation.
It can. When the basin can't drain, water collects along the foundation and works its way into the sump pit or 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.
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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 Tinley Park
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Sewer Repair
Tree roots, cracked pipe and repeat backups in the line from your house to the street.
Sump & Ejector Pumps
Repair, replacement and battery backups for the pumps that keep your basement dry and drain a basement bathroom.
Toilets & Faucets
Running toilets, leaky faucets and new fixture installs for kitchens and bathrooms.
Water Heaters
Repair and replacement for tank and tankless water heaters that leak, make noise or run out of hot water too fast.
Burst Pipes & Spigots
Repair for frozen or burst pipes, from basement water lines to outdoor spigots.
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 Tinley Park office is at 8200 185th St, Suite G28, and our phone line is open 24/7.
We also serve Orland Park, Oak Forest, Frankfort, Country Club Hills, Matteson, Homer Glen, Midlothian and more.
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