Catch Basin, Yard Drain & Channel Drain Installation in Frederick, MD
Catch basins, yard drains and channel drains capture water at the surface, in low spots, at the edge of patios and across driveways, and send it through underground pipe to a safe outlet.
Capture Water Where It Collects
Some water problems happen on the surface: a low spot in the lawn that turns into a puddle, a patio that holds water, or a driveway that sends runoff toward the garage. Surface drains catch that water right where it collects.
Catch basins and yard drains are grated inlets set at ground level in low spots or under downspouts. Channel drains, also called trench drains, are long, narrow drains set along the edge of a patio, walkway or driveway to catch water across a wider area.
Our branded truck and stand on track loader at a grading job in Frederick County, MD.
Surface Drain Options
The right drain depends on where water collects.
Catch Basins & Yard Drains
Grated inlets for low spots in lawns and beds.
Channel Drains
Long, narrow drains along patios, walkways and driveways.
Connected Drain Lines
Underground pipe that carries captured water to a safe outlet.
Our Surface Drain Process
We start by finding exactly where water gathers and why.
Site Assessment
We review low spots, hard surfaces and runoff paths.
Drain Plan
We choose drain types, locations and the pipe route.
Installation
We install the drains and lines and restore the surface.
Final Review
We walk through the finished work with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a catch basin and a channel drain?
A catch basin is a single grated inlet set in a low spot. A channel drain is a long, narrow drain that catches water along the edge of a patio, walkway or driveway.
