Catch basin cleaning removes the silt, sand and debris that collect in the sump of a catch basin and the lines leaving it. HydroJetDubai clears and jets catch basins across Dubai for car parks, yards, roads and industrial sites, so surface water drains freely and does not pool or flood.
Catch basin cleaning across Dubai
A catch basin is the surface drain you see in car parks, yards and roads, with a sump underneath that is designed to trap sediment before it reaches the drainage system. That sump does its job so well that it fills, and once it does, and once the outlet line silts up, surface water has nowhere to go and pools on the ground. We clear the sump, jet the outlet lines and get the basin taking water away again.
We clean catch basins for car parks, communities, yards and industrial sites right across the emirate, on call out or as scheduled maintenance.
What we clear from a catch basin
- Silt and sand settled in the sump
- Leaves, litter and general debris
- Oil and sediment on the surface
- Blocked or silted outlet lines
- Debris caught on the grate
Our catch basin cleaning process
- AssessWe lift the grate and check the sump and the outlet lines.
- Empty the sumpWe remove the settled silt, sand and debris from the basin.
- Jet the linesWe jet the outlet lines so surface water flows away freely.
- CheckWhere needed, a camera confirms the outlet line is clear.
- ReportYou get the findings and any advice on repeat cleaning.
Signs a catch basin needs cleaning
- Water standing in the car park or yard after rain
- Slow draining around the basin
- Silt or debris visible in the sump
- Overflow around the grate
- Smells from the drain
Scheduled vs reactive catch basin cleaning
| Outcome | Scheduled | Only after flooding |
|---|---|---|
| Prevents surface flooding | Yes | No |
| Protects the drainage system | Yes | Partly |
| Predictable cost | Yes | No |
| Avoids emergency call outs | Yes | No |
What affects the cost
- The number and size of catch basins
- How much silt has built up
- Whether the outlet lines need jetting
- Access to the basins
- One off clean or a scheduled plan
Catch basin FAQs
What is a catch basin?
A catch basin is a surface drain with a sump beneath it that traps sediment before it reaches the drainage system. In car parks, yards and roads it stops sand and silt washing into the pipes, but the sump fills over time and needs clearing to keep working.
How often should catch basins be cleaned?
It depends on how much sand and debris washes in. Car parks and yards in dusty or busy areas need it more often. We recommend an interval after seeing yours, and can set a schedule ahead of the rain season.
Why is water pooling around the drain?
Usually because the sump is full of silt or the outlet line is blocked, so surface water cannot drain away. Clearing the sump and jetting the outlet line restores the flow.
Do you clean catch basins for car parks?
Yes. We clean single basins and full sets across car parks, communities, yards and industrial sites, emptying the sumps and jetting the outlet lines, on call out or as scheduled maintenance.
Is there a catch basin cleaning service near me in Dubai?
Yes. We clean catch basins across every part of Dubai, so a team is always within reach. Tell us your area and the number of basins when you call and we will arrange a visit.
