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Parkade drain cleaning

Parkade drain cleaning for strata and commercial buildings before heavy rain.

Parkade trench drains, catch basins, ramp drains and low-point outlets need to be cleared before water moves toward entrances, elevator lobbies, electrical rooms or tenant storage areas. We help property managers and strata councils decide whether the next visit is routine cleaning, hydro jetting, camera inspection or a maintenance plan.

Request parkade service

If water is active near doors, ramps, electrical rooms or tenant areas, call dispatch as well as submitting the form.

Helpful details: number of drains/basins, ramp location, sump room or elevator lobby risks, access hours, and whether the issue repeats after cleaning.

For active water backup or flooding, call (778) 312-3314. A dispatcher will follow up by phone or email.

High-risk areasRamps, trench drains, low points, loading bays and elevator lobby approaches.
CapabilitiesVac truck cleaning, hydro jetting and CCTV camera inspection when outlets keep backing up.
DocumentationService notes can flag sediment load, repeat problem drains and recommended next steps.
Best timingSchedule before heavy rain periods, not after water reaches tenant or building areas.

What we check

Parkade drainage problems are rarely just one grate.

A useful parkade service request identifies where water collects, which drains are slow, and whether the same areas back up after previous cleaning.

01

Trench drains and ramp drains

Debris, silt and tire-track sediment collect at entrances and ramp transitions where water load is highest.

02

Catch basins and sumps

Parkades often need basin cleaning plus a check that the outlet path can still move water away.

03

Doorways and low points

Flag storage rooms, elevator lobbies, electrical rooms and tenant areas where standing water creates the biggest risk.

04

Repeat-backup patterns

If a cleaned drain backs up again, the downstream line may need hydro jetting or camera inspection.

Cleaning vs. jetting

Start with removal, then escalate only when the outlet is still restricted.

For many parkades, vac truck cleaning of the trench drains, catch basins and sump areas is the right first step. If water is still slow to leave, the next move is usually hydro jetting / line flushing or camera inspection to confirm the cause.

Read the parkade checklist

Quote prep

Send the details that avoid a vague site visit.

  • Building address and parkade entrance.
  • Number of drains or zones if known.
  • Where water pools and what it threatens.
  • Whether the issue is routine, before-rain, or active.
  • Access hours, clearance limits and loading instructions.

Plan a maintenance program

Service paths

Parkade drain work usually connects to the rest of the storm system.

Use the parkade request path when the problem starts inside a building or underground lot; use catch basin or hydro jetting pages when the problem is outside in lots, lanes and storm lines.

Catch basin cleaning

For exterior lots, loading bays and paved low points connected to the same storm system.

View catch basin cleaning

Hydro jetting

For outlet lines or trench drain runs that stay slow after debris is removed.

View hydro jetting

Camera inspection

For repeat blockages, unknown outlet paths, suspected breaks or documentation needs.

View camera inspection

Questions before you request parkade service.

Can you clean parkade trench drains?

Yes. Include access notes, clearance constraints and whether the drains are on a ramp, level floor or near a sump room.

When should I call instead of only using the form?

Call if water is actively backing up, moving toward building systems, entering tenant areas or creating a slip hazard.

What if we do not know the drain layout?

Start with the visible problem areas. Camera inspection or locating can be added if the outlet path or repeat issue needs confirmation.

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