Runoff concentrates at a driveway, patio, walkway, or stair landing
Property Drainage • Northern Virginia
Catch Basins & Channel Drains
Point and linear surface drains for driveways, patios, walks, entries, and other runoff collection areas.
When Clients Consider This Service
Start with the Condition You Can See.
A low point ponds because surface water has no inlet
Water approaches a garage, entry, or hardscape edge during storms
What the Project May Include
A Scope Shaped Around the Property.
Catch basins collect water at defined low points; channel drains intercept flow across a line. Capacity, grate placement, pipe slope, debris, and the final outlet all matter.
Choose Point Inlets, Linear Drains, or a Combination Based on Flow
Set Grate Elevation to Collect Water Without Creating a Trip Edge
Connect Collection Points to Appropriately Routed Solid Piping
Provide Accessible Grates, Outlets, and Maintenance Points
What to Expect
A Clear Construction Sequence.
- 01
Assess
Review the problem, source, access, and connected conditions.
- 02
Define
Document the recommended scope, inclusions, and project assumptions.
- 03
Build
Complete the work in the right sequence with required coordination.
- 04
Walk Through
Review the completed work, care guidance, and written warranty terms.
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Connected Work Worth Considering.
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Subsurface drainage designed to intercept and redirect water through a properly sloped stone-and-pipe system.
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Roof-water routing that carries downspout discharge away from foundations, beds, and high-traffic areas.
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Elevation correction, soil preparation, and stabilization designed to reduce ponding, washout, and runoff damage.
Learn MoreProperty Drainage
Review the complete property drainage scope and all available services.
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Catch Basins & Channel Drains Project Proof
See how this service fits within completed Constructology work and connected project scopes.
Questions
Helpful Answers Before an Estimate.
What is the difference between a catch basin and a channel drain?
A catch basin is a point inlet. A channel drain is a linear inlet used to intercept water across a wider path.
Can these drains be added to an existing patio or driveway?
Often, yes. The existing surface, elevations, outlet, and repair transitions determine the practical method.
Do surface drains need maintenance?
Yes. Grates and basins should remain accessible so leaves, sediment, and debris can be removed.
Free Estimates • Warrantied Work
Let’s Look at the Project.
Serving Northern Virginia and projects across the greater DMV. Availability depends on scope, schedule, site conditions, and jurisdictional requirements.