The Art of Catch Basin Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction:
Water pooling near your home isn’t just an unsightly nuisance—it’s a threat. From eroding your home’s foundation to creating a slip-and-fall hazard, the risks are real. One effective solution? The installation of a catch basin. In this post, we’ll take you through our recent project: installing a 10×10 ABS catch basin linked to a 4-inch PVC drainage system for a client.1. Cutting the Aggregate
1. Cutting the Aggregate
First things first: making room.
Before diving into the installation, we cut through the existing aggregate to create a spot for our catch basin.
Image: Machinery expertly slicing through the aggregate.
2. Digging the Right Depth
Depth is more than just a dimension.
We dug to ensure that the catch basin and pipe would mesh seamlessly with the pre-existing drainage system, guaranteeing the smooth flow of water.
Image: The excavated spot, showing depth and alignment.
3. Installing the Cleanout Pipe
Thinking ahead.
For those inevitable moments when maintenance becomes a must, we put in a cleanout pipe. This connects to the perimeter drainage system and makes future cleanups a breeze.
Image: Cleanout pipe being fitted into place.
4. Assembling the Catch Basin
Here comes the main event.
The ABS 10×10 basin found its place, and we linked a PVC pipe from the homeowner’s roof gutter system. This way, every drop of rainwater gets efficiently whisked away into the catch basin.
Image: Catch basin and connecting PVC pipe installation.
5. Backfill with Gravel
Solidifying our efforts.
To prevent any soil from leaking into our spanking new drainage system, we backfilled the area around the catch basin with gravel.
Image: Gravel being poured and leveled.
6. Laying the Concrete
The sturdy finish.
For added stability and to prep for the final touch, we surrounded our catch basin with concrete.
Image: Wet concrete being smoothed out.
7. Installing the Aggregate
Back to beauty.
To ensure our work enhanced, not diminished, the site’s aesthetics, we finished off with a layer of aggregate.
Image: Final layer of aggregate being spread.
A Note to Our Readers:
Remember, every catch basin installation is a unique endeavor, tailored to a property’s specific drainage needs. If you’re spotting puddles on your property, don’t let them linger. With an investment ranging from $900 to $1200, you can have a permanent solution. Got concerns? Contact us for an inspection, and we’ll help you find the best remedy for your situation.
