Catch Basin Installation in Boise, Idaho

When a Catch Basin Is the Right Tool

We install catch basins where volume and debris load are both high:

• Driveway and curb transitions: Concentrated sheet flow during storms.
• Landscape low points: Collection zones that repeatedly pond.
• Downspout convergence areas: Multiple roof lines discharging into one corridor.
• Commercial hardscape edges: Parking and loading areas needing controlled intake.

System Design and Installation Process

Proper installation balances intake capacity, sump depth, and cleanout accessibility.

1. Hydraulic review: Estimate expected runoff volume by surface type and slope.
2. Basin sizing: Select a structure with adequate debris sump and outlet profile.
3. Pipe integration: Connect to gravity lines, channel drains, or yard drain runs.
4. Maintenance access: Keep basin lids and cleanout points serviceable year-round.

How Catch Basins Improve Long-Term Reliability

Many failed drainage systems are not undersized pipes, they are maintenance-blind systems with no sediment capture. Catch basins create a serviceable control point:

• Sediment drops before entering pipe: Less line blockage and fewer emergency cleanouts.
• Debris is removable at one location: Faster maintenance with lower labor cost.
• Flow can be distributed: Basin outfalls can route toward better receiving areas.

For sites with repeated washout, combine basin design with erosion control and stormwater planning.

Regulatory and Site Considerations

Every site has different constraints for discharge, especially where runoff could affect neighboring parcels or public right-of-way. We align system recommendations with local requirements and practical maintenance workflows.

Reference: City of Boise drainage program and Idaho DEQ stormwater resources.