A stormwater maintenance program is a standing contract, not a single visit. For HOAs, plazas and commercial properties, we put the drainage system on a schedule — quarterly, semi-annual or annual — and come back on those dates to clean and inspect every part of it: catch basins, storm lines, outfalls and other drainage structures. Where storm drain and catch basin cleaning is one call to clear one problem, a maintenance program keeps the whole system clear before that problem shows up as water on the lot.
The problem is usually below the grate
A clear-looking grate doesn't mean a clear system. Catch basins fill with sediment below the surface, and debris travels into the connecting pipes. Our maintenance covers catch basin cleaning, drain line jetting, and outfall inspections. Share your drainage plans, past flooding spots, and cleaning history so we focus on your known trouble areas instead of treating every inlet the same.
What each scheduled visit covers
Every visit follows the same sequence, so you know what to expect and what lands in your records:
- Catch basins and inlets pumped out and cleared of sediment, grease and debris
- Storm lines jetted to move the buildup that travels out of the basins
- Outfalls, swales and other drainage structures inspected and photographed
- Written service report listing what was removed and what needs attention
- Next contract date confirmed before the crew leaves
Get ahead of hurricane season
The best time to service storm drains is before the rain, not during the flood. Your contract can put the pre-June 1 cleanout on the calendar, so the system is cleared while there's still time to fix what we find, and a post-storm visit clears what the storm left behind. No maintenance program can guarantee zero flooding — extreme rainfall, high receiving water levels and undersized systems can overwhelm even clean drains — but a maintained system drains faster and fails less. Report standing water and how long it lingers after rain, and photograph trouble spots from a safe distance.
One coordinated visit for the whole property
For shopping centers, communities, and managed sites, we map every access point and work around your traffic, parking, and tenants. Tell us about locked gates, concealed covers, and landscaping over structures. Cleaning one basin sometimes reveals a downstream issue — we'll agree on scope and reporting up front. If your municipality requires documentation, confirm the requirements with the authority and we'll provide the service records you need.
A schedule built on your property's history
Sediment builds faster near construction, heavy landscaping, and high-traffic lots. We set maintenance frequency from what your previous visits actually found, not a generic calendar. Keep records of components serviced and recurring deposits. Express Drain & Sewer Cleaning is open 24 hours, based in Hollywood with Florida license CFC019202, serving Miami-Dade and Broward, plus select Palm Beach County properties. Call (954) 763-2520 to build a stormwater maintenance program for your property.