A clogged storm drain turns a parking lot into a pond the first time the rain comes hard. Leaves, litter, sand, and sediment choke inlets, catch basins, and connecting pipes until water has nowhere to go. Express Drain & Sewer Cleaning clears storm drains and catch basins for municipalities, public works departments, property managers, HOAs, and commercial properties across Hollywood, Miami-Dade and Broward, plus select Palm Beach County properties — with pre-season scheduling before hurricane season and emergency response after a storm. Call (954) 763-2520 with the drain location and what you're seeing.
Who we clean storm drains for
Municipalities and public works crews call us when their own crews are stretched: a block of clogged inlets after a storm, a catch basin that needs pumping before a scheduled inspection, or a drainage run that needs jetting and a camera look. Property managers, HOAs, and facility teams use us for the drains their usual vendors overlook — parking lots, drive lanes, loading areas, and retention basins. We work from your drain list so nothing gets missed, and hand back a written report after every visit so boards, public works supervisors, and tenants know exactly what was cleared. Our customers include:
- HOAs and condo associations.
- Shopping plazas and parking lots.
- Apartment and large residential buildings.
- Hotels.
- Warehouses and industrial sites.
- Cities and municipal contractors.
Parking lots, inlets, and catch basins
We vacuum out catch basins and inlets with vacuum trucks, then jet the connecting storm lines so water actually leaves the lot — storm line jetting breaks up the grease, root, and sediment mats holding the pipe shut. Before and after photos are available on request. Parking lots collect everything: leaves from the shade trees, litter from the curbs, sand and gravel from tire traffic, and grease washed off the pavement. That mix settles in the catch basin and mats over the grate, so the inlet stops accepting water long before the pipe below is full. We remove the debris, pump out the settled solids, and clear the mat over the grate. If cleaning uncovers a cracked basin, a sunken pipe, or a recurring restriction, a CCTV inspection shows what's happening inside the pipe before it becomes an emergency.
Vacuum + jetting process
Every storm drain job follows the same order, so nothing is left half-done:
- Catch basins and inlets are vacuumed out with a vacuum truck — sediment, sand, leaves and litter come out down to the bottom of the structure.
- Connecting lines are jetted when they are restricted, so water can leave the basin instead of backing up behind a blockage.
- Grates and frames are cleared so the inlet accepts water again.
- All waste is hauled to a licensed disposal facility.
Drainage certification & hurricane season
Many properties in Broward and Miami-Dade need their drainage systems in order for permit recertifications, lender inspections, or municipal reviews. We clean and document storm drains ahead of those inspections: a pre-hurricane-season cleanout — before June 1 — clears the sediment and debris that built up over the dry months, and a post-storm cleanout clears what the storm left behind. Every visit comes with a written report of what was removed and the condition of each basin and inlet, so your engineer, board, or reviewing authority has current records. We are not engineers and do not file certifications for you — the cleaning, the documentation, and the report are our part. Clearing the system before the first named storm is the most practical flood prevention a property can buy, and we keep notes on recurring trouble spots so each visit targets the right drains. If you want the same drains cleared on the same dates every year, we set up scheduled stormwater maintenance programs.
Documentation for HOA boards & drainage renewals
Boards and managers need proof the drains were cleaned, not just an invoice. After every visit you get before and after photos, notes on each structure — what came out, its condition, and any cracked basin, broken grate or restricted line — and the date of the work. Property owners and managers are often asked for these cleaning records when renewing a Broward County surface water management (drainage) license, and insurers ask for them after a flood claim or during a policy review. We provide the cleaning and the records; your engineer or the property owner handles the license itself. We are a cleaning contractor, not an engineering firm, and we do not file licenses or guarantee how a reviewer or insurer will decide.
What storm drain & catch basin cleaning costs
We quote every job after we know the site, and you get a firm price before work starts. Send a drain list or site map and call (954) 763-2520. The price depends on:
- Structure count — how many catch basins, inlets and manholes are on the list.
- Depth and sediment — deeper structures and heavier sand and debris take more truck time and more loads to haul.
- Jetting needed — whether the connecting lines are restricted and need to be jetted.
- Traffic control — cones, lane closures or flaggers for drains in drive lanes, entrances or public roads.
- Night work — overnight or after-hours scheduling to avoid tenants, customers or traffic.
Working around traffic and tenants
Storm drains sit in parking lots, drive lanes, and entrances — the busiest parts of your property. We plan equipment placement and work zones around your traffic, cone off every open chamber, and schedule around peak hours, business-hour rules, or curfews your municipality sets. For managed properties, we'll confirm exactly which drains are included and how findings get reported back to you. Tell us about narrow approaches, spaces that can't close, and covers hidden by landscaping or parked equipment.
Storm drain cleaning near you
We clean storm drains and catch basins across Broward and Miami-Dade, including Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Miami, Miami Beach, Hialeah, Doral and Coral Springs. Condos, plazas, industrial parks, and municipal sites all have different access rules, and we plan around them. Managing a Fort Lauderdale property? See storm drain cleaning in Fort Lauderdale for local tide, flood and scheduling details. If your property sits outside these cities, call (954) 763-2520 — we likely already work in your neighborhood.
