Low spots with a drain at the bottom.
Catch basins and surface drains collect water from patios, driveways and low parts of the yard and send it away in buried pipe, so puddles do not become problems.
- Typical timeline: One to two days
- Parts: Catch basin, grate and buried pipe
- Outlet: Street, swale or approved storm drain
What it is, and why it matters.
A low corner of a yard, the bottom of a driveway or the edge of a patio can collect rain and hold it. A catch basin is a box with a grate set into the low spot, tied into a buried pipe that carries water to an outlet. It is the standard fix for surface water that cannot soak in fast enough.
We choose the basin size and grate to match the area and the flow, connect it to the right pipe and route the water to the street, a swale or a storm drain, depending on what is allowed. A Nashville homeowner with a sloped lot or a patio that floods gets a plan with the location, the pipe route and the outlet explained before work begins.
Four things done right.
Right size
Basins and grates are sized for the area and the rainfall.
Debris-friendly
Grates and sumps are chosen so leaves do not clog them.
Outlet checked
Water goes where it is allowed to go.
Maintained
Optional yearly jetting keeps it open.
From first call to yard and catch basin drains.
- 01
Measure the area
Find the low point and the catchment area.
- 02
Place the basin
Set the basin and grate at grade.
- 03
Run the pipe
Connect to an outlet with a steady fall.
- 04
Test
Run water and confirm it drains fully.
Yard and Catch Basin Drains across Tennessee.
We do this work in 58 cities, from Nashville and Franklin to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Johnson City.
Yard and Catch Basin Drains: common questions
Where does the water from a catch basin go?
It goes through buried pipe to an approved outlet, which may be a swale, the street or a storm drain depending on local rules. We explain what is allowed and what works for your lot.
Do catch basins need maintenance?
Yes. Leaves and silt collect in the sump and the pipe. A yearly cleaning, especially before fall and spring storms, keeps them working.
How do I get a price for yard and catch basin drains?
Fill in the form or call or text 615-209-7643. We confirm what is involved and send a written price, and most properties get a free estimate visit.
Ready to talk about yard and catch basin drains?
A short visit, a camera when it helps and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.